Whole Sheep Bang

About this tour

Visit Hartshorn Distillery and Grandvewe Cheeses in Tasmania to see how cheesemaking whey becomes award-winning vodka and gin. Over two hours, you'll meet the makers at both family operations and taste their sheep milk cheese and spirit range. This isn't a standard farm tour—it's a working look at how these businesses recycle their byproducts into premium spirits, all without the marketing fluff.

Highlights

• Watch whey transform from cheesemaking into distilled spirits
• Taste sheep milk cheeses alongside their corresponding vodkas
• Meet the makers at both operations
• Sample sheep milk hot chocolate or coffee on arrival
• Take home Ewe Care sheep milk hand cream
• See how a Tasmanian distillery earned global recognition

What to expect

You'll start with a warm drink made from sheep milk, then move between the cheese and distillery spaces. The tour focuses on how waste becomes resource—specifically, how whey (leftover from cheesemaking) gets fermented and distilled into spirits. You'll taste their cheese range and vodka/gin lineup side by side, understanding the flavour profiles each produces. The makers themselves walk you through their processes, explaining the technical choices and sustainability reasoning behind their approach. It's hands-on and conversational rather than a scripted presentation.

Good to know

Two hours covers both sites at a relaxed pace. Wheelchair access, prams, and service animals are all accommodated. If you're sensitive to dairy or alcohol, let them know beforehand. The tasting portions are modest, so you can enjoy several spirits without overcommitting.