Settlers Spirits

Settlers Spirits was founded by master mariner Rowland Short who settled in McLaren Vale, South Australia, set up a beautiful column still, and embarked on a new journey.

Today, Settler’s Spirits combines botany and exploration with long established traditions to produce a range of expertly crafted and distinctly blended gins.

Short makes his gin a little different with a respect and understanding of provenance, aroma and flavour sees each botanical individually hung and steamed to preserve and highlight each distinctive character.

This is not a practice that harks back into the history of gin, but a modern twist on technique that produces a distinctly brighter, crisper and more defined palate profile.

The Distillery Door is located on Foggo Road in the heart of McLaren Vale with spectacular views overlooking local vineyards and the Willunga Hills, the Distillery Door is home to many delicious experiences that you can enjoy.

Take a gin flight with a selection of gins from the extensive Settlers range, including the timeless signature gin style, to more hypnotic and exotic flavours for those seeking a little adventure. Of course you must add the cheese pairing with a selection of local artisan cheeses.

For those who want to dive deeper into the world of gun you can take a masterclass and become a distiller for the day where you will create your own gin recipes and bottle your favourite blend to take home.

We always recommend you book when visiting Settlers Spirits and you can do so here. Be sure to check out the online store where you can purchase any of the award winning gins and have it delivered to your door.