Summary
A recognised High Country brand with a proven spirits range, established recipes, extensive equipment and exciting scope for future growth.
Location Details
Currently operating near Mansfield in Regional Victoria. The premises are not included in the sale, allowing the business and equipment to be relocated and established in a location that suits the purchaser.
Potential
Significant scope to grow wholesale distribution, online sales, cellar-door trade, tourism partnerships, tastings, events and private functions. The established brand, recipes, product range and equipment provide a strong foundation for expansion and future product development.
Skills
No prior distilling experience is essential, with a comprehensive training and handover period to be provided. An interest in artisan spirits, production, sales or brand development would be beneficial.
Hours
Flexible and determined by the incoming owner and chosen operating model.
Lease
No lease is included. The business and equipment are to be relocated to premises selected by the purchaser.
Employees
Currently operated as a small family business. Staffing requirements will depend on the purchaser’s intended location, scale and operating model. No staff are included in the sale of the business.
Reason for Sale
The owners are relocating interstate to be closer to family and are ready to pursue new interests and enjoy the next chapter of their lives.
About the Business
Swiftcrest Distillery presents an exciting opportunity to acquire an established artisan spirits business with a distinctive identity, proven product range and genuine connection to Victoria’s High Country.
Currently operating just ten minutes from Mansfield at the foothills of Mt Buller, Swiftcrest has been thoughtfully developed into a recognised small-batch distillery with an authentic story, established products and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Considerable work has already gone into building the Swiftcrest name, developing its recipes and refining its production processes. Its established range includes Alpine Spring Gin, Strawberry Summer Gin, Vanilla Bean Vodka and the distinctive Dutch Apple Pie Moonshine, and a divine single malt whiskey. Each product has its own strong identity and sense of place, providing an excellent foundation for continued brand development, wider distribution and future product releases.
The sale comprises the Swiftcrest business together with an extensive range of the plant and equipment used in its operation. A detailed inventory is available to genuine interested parties, with stock to be sold separately at valuation.
The current on-site configuration and fixed improvements are not included as part of the business sale. This creates an opportunity for an incoming owner to relocate Swiftcrest and establish the operation within their own premises, building upon the existing brand, products and equipment in a location that suits their plans.
For those looking to embrace the country lifestyle and continue operating Swiftcrest from its current home, the approximately 120-acre property from which the distillery presently operates is also available to purchase separately.
In its current form, Swiftcrest combines small-batch production with tastings, tours and visitor experiences. There is considerable scope for a new owner to further develop wholesale accounts, online sales, cellar-door trade, tourism partnerships, and broader distribution.
Much of the difficult establishment work has already been completed. The brand, product concepts, recipes, production knowledge and equipment are in place, while plenty of opportunity remains for the next owner to shape the business around their own vision.
Whether relocated and expanded from a new base or purchased alongside its remarkable High Country property, Swiftcrest Distillery offers a rare chance to take on an established regional brand with a compelling story, genuine points of difference and exciting potential for further growth.
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