Story: Whipper Snapper Distillery
Episode: 24
Presenter: Stuart Laws
Air Date: 2nd Aug 2026

Stuart explores Australia’s first ever grain whiskey distillery, now open to the public! Whipper Snapper uses local Western Australian grains to make its award-winning premium whiskey. Hand crafted, bottled, and enjoyed right here in Perth, you too can see how it all gets made.

• Located in East Perth, the distillery is open to the public where tours are available to see how it operates. Hosting thousands of visitors, Whipper Snapper’s immersive tours engage Western Australians interest in local culture, craftmanship, and innovation.
• The whiskey at Whipper Snapper Distillery is produced using entirely Western Australian grain, creating a variety of expressions of local grain or single malts.
• Pioneering grain whiskey distillation in Australia, this distillery strikes a bold balance between respecting traditional production methods, as well as exploring the future through new-world methods, which creates a modern easy-drinking taste for their whiskey.
• The Whipper Snapper Distillery’s commitment to small batch craftmanship has provided them with a level of distinct control over the quality of their whiskey, leading them to the forefront of Australian. Their artisanal production lends the whiskey its bold and distinctive character, earning the drink’s award-winning reputation.
• The dedicated work and innovation of these craftsmen have led to a whiskey that has earned many accolades including the “World’s Best Corn Whiskey” award, going to show the global impact of Australian quality goods.
• Every bottle of Whipper Snapper whiskey is available for sale straight from the cellar. Offering a variety of quality WA whiskey, such as their Upshot and Wheatbelt series, for the spirits connoisseur this is a fascinating place to explore right in the heart of Perth.
  

For more information:
www.whippersnapperdistillery.com