Summary
Home of Australia's Highest Scored Whiskey
Location Details
38 GAWAN LOOP - COBURG NORTH VIC 3058
PRIME LOCATION: Affordable real-estate situated in one of Melb’s most iconic suburbs & F&B hubs in highly sought-after area, surrounded by high-quality local ingredients, a supportive community, & strong tourism, offering long term growth potential
Potential
This is an incredible opportunity to start distilling immediately, with no delays or setup time required. This is your chance to acquire the complete distillery infrastructure behind one of Australia’s most iconic craft spirits brands. A perfect setup for a creative and driven individual who thrives in a hands-on environment.
Whether you’re an established whiskey producer looking to expand or a new entrepreneur eager to enter the distillery world, this location offers a fantastic foundation with endless serious potential.
Skills
TRAINING & SUPPORT: Get up and running quickly with expert guidance.
LEASE: Goldmine rent in a central location in the 'food precinct' of Coburg North.
• Rent $103,000 Per Annum plus outgoings
• 7 Years Commenced 2023 till 2030 With Option of Further 7 Years
• 4% Annual Increases
• 12 Car Spaces on Title
• 708sqm plus Mezzanine
Employees
EXPANSION POTENTIAL: Room for growth, with the option to add a commercial kitchen and dining area. Brandable space with strong aesthetic appeal
Reason for Sale
Who Should Enquire
• Ambitious distillers ready to scale
• Hospitality groups seeking vertical integration
• Entrepreneurs with a bold spirits brand in mind
• Investors looking for high-value physical assets in a booming category
This is an asset sale only—no goodwill, no brand IP. Just the bones of a world-class distillery, ready to be reborn.
P.O.A. Full asset list & inspection available upon request
This isn’t just an asset sale—it’s an invitation to create something extraordinary.
About the Business
Global Scale Multi-Product Distillery and Home to Highest Scored Whiskey
Step into the soul of Melbourne’s craft spirits scene with this rare and remarkable opportunity to acquire the full suite of assets from Gospel Whiskey—a name synonymous with authenticity, innovation, and premium whiskey production.
Whether you're a seasoned distiller, a bold entrepreneur, or a visionary brand builder, this is your chance to own the bones of a world-class distillery and bring your own spirit to life.
ABOUT:
Note: The business itself is not for sale. You are buying a turn-key fitout with plant and equipment in an established location. The operation will be unbranded when you take over, and you can start with your own brand.
Ready to step into the exciting world of distilling? This established large-scale distillery, located in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant distillery & beer district, offers an incredible opportunity for the right buyer. With a strong local following since 2023 and a proven track record, this turnkey distillery is perfect for someone looking to either expand or start their distilling journey.
Due to their pending relocation, the owners are now offering this fully-equipped distillery for sale. This presents a rare opportunity to take over a thriving, well-established distillery with immense potential for further growth yet large enough to support those with global growth in mind.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS:
What’s included_
FULLY EQUIPPED WHISKEY PRODUCTION FACILITY & TURNKEY: Includes all state of the art distilling equipment, purpose built facility, & approved licenses. Premium-grade stills, fermentation tanks, mash tun, bottling line & infrastructure. It features a six-meter high continuous column still, designed & built in-house, and a bespoke copper pot still. Ideal for whiskey, gin, or other spirits production or contract distilling. Custom built fixtures & fittings, designed for efficiency & aesthetic impact
LICENSES & APPROVALS: Building a distillery from scratch can easily take 24 months +. This site allows you to bypass long approval processes, build times, & license applications/fees.
FULLY OPERATIONAL DISTILLERY: Home of Australia's highest awarded whiskey in 2023 and 2024, the distillery boasts the capacity to produce in excess of 3000 barrels of whiskey per year. Featuring a fully compliant & permitted distillery with everything you need to produce whiskey, rum, brandy & more. Large 6,500L mash & fermentation vessels, continuous column still and a 2,500l pot still serve as the heartbeat of the facility.
History
SALE: The sale includes everything needed to support global brands or those with ambitions to go global as it has one of Australia's largest production throughputs. Note: Separately, you are able to buy up to 100 barrels of fully mature whiskey, and up to 20 barrels of fully mature rum to help get you up and running into the market sooner.
KEY SITE APPROVALS INCLUDE: Council approvals (including food permit), Hazardous Area Compliance, Fire Rescue Victoria Compliance, Liquor License, and Trade Waste.
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