Old Kempton Distillery, situated in Dysart House, Kempton Tasmania is full of history and amazing whisky.
Learn the stories of Dysart House, visit our fully functioning distillery and get a unique guided tasting of our products.
Dysart house, Kempton, has been home to Old Kempton Distillery since November 2015. On site we make a variety of spirits including; single malt whisky, gin, and liqueurs. All made using 100% Tasmanian ingredients.
The Cafe, full of house made treats, is open 10am until 4pm as is the Cellar Door - full of Tasmanian produce, our spirits and local wines.
Tour Options
Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting
Itinerary
Old Kempton Distillery
Admission included60 min
Located in Dysart House, which was built in 1842, our Distillery is run from the old coaching stables.
What's included
Included
Tastings of four Old Kempton Spirits
Not included
Private transportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
47 reviews
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting take?
Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting cost?
Prices start at $36 per person for this Tasmania experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is In the Cellar Door, Dysart House. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Distillery Tour and Guided Tasting worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 47 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Old Kempton Distillery.
Reviews(47)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Jane C
February 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Gin & whiskey
Had a great tour with John, personal because we were the only ones on a mid week tour. Very informative re their whiskey and gin processes. Tasting was also great. Also had some lunch there which was yummy 😋
Operator response
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We’re delighted you enjoyed your tour with John — midweek visits can be something quite special, and it’s wonderful to hear you appreciated the more personal experience. He’ll be thrilled to know you found it informative.
We’re also so pleased you enjoyed the tasting and lunch. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience — we hope to welcome you back again soon. The Cellar Door Team.
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ghallal2025
July 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great Distillery but cafe doesn't appeal
I booked the whiskey tour for my Dad as a birthday gift. He enjoyed getting up close to the distilling process. However the tasting part of the tour lacked information and personal attention. He was left to work his way through the samples by himself.
While he was on the tour, my mother and I looked forward to having a coffee and chat in one of the lovely rooms. It was disappointing to wait 45 minutes to receive a tepid coffee in a freezing room. The experience might have been helped with a crackling real fire on a cold winter's day.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're so pleased to hear your dad enjoyed seeing the distilling process up close — it’s something we love sharing with our guests.
We’re genuinely sorry to hear that the tasting and your café experience didn’t meet expectations. That’s certainly not the level of warmth and attention we aim to provide, especially when you're here to celebrate a special occasion.
We’d really appreciate the chance to follow up with you directly so we can better understand what happened and make things right. If you're happy to get in touch with us via email sarah@oldkemptondistillery.com.au , we’d be grateful to hear from you.
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Annette_M
July 28, 2025 · via Viator
Excellent Distillery tour and tasting experience
John provided an excellent and informative tour of the distillery and the process for making their hand crafted whisky, gin and other liqueurs. I would highly recommend the tour tasting.
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phililes263
April 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Kempton Distillery
Really informed guide who was very engaging. Tasting was fun and they even bottled up what we couldn’t finish as we were driving.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and found the guide informative and engaging. It's great to know you had fun during the tasting, and we're always happy to bottle up the samples for guests who are driving—safety first! We hope to welcome you back again soon. The Cellar Door Team.
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JanetAllos
January 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great place to spend a couple of hours. Interesting and informative tour.
Interesting and informative look behind the scenes at the distillery. Tastings afterwards. Lovely knowledgeable and attentive staff. Had nice lunch beforehand in the outdoor area. Indoor eating areas are great also. Little shop selling wide range of distillery items and other Tasmanian products.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the behind-the-scenes tour and tastings—it’s always a pleasure to share our craft with curious visitors. It’s great to hear you had a relaxing lunch and enjoyed browsing the shop as well. We really appreciate your kind words about our team, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! The Cellar Door Team.
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Aussietravellers1
November 17, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Historical town and good whiskey
Amazing historical house and distillery, we did a quick tour and as we were the only ones we had a "private tour" very enjoyable. A tasting afterwards also very enjoyable and worth the drive
Operator response
Good Morning,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback.
It was an absolute pleasure to host you and we hope you can visit us again soon.
Kind Regards,
Erin Cole
Marketing Manager
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dgc19642017
September 27, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Time
We arrived on a cool Saturday morning and we warmly welcomed by the staff. The tour was very informative and our tasting boards were clearly described. Our charcuterie board was terrific and allowed us to taste some local treats. I would recommend the opportunity to come and try.
Operator response
Good afternoon,
Firstly, thank you for taking the time to stop into our beautiful little town. It was pleasure to have you join us on Saturday and we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us.
We hope you can visit us again soon.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if we can help with anything else,
Kind Regards,
Erin Cole
Marketing Manager
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S6816EYanne
November 16, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour and tasting
We did the daily tour with tasting. Parking right next to the distillery, knowledgable guide and a great tasting. We have taken a whole range of spirits home (got them delivered to our house for free as we were still travelling).
Operator response
Good Afternoon,
We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review.
It is always a fantastic start to the week to be able to pass on such happy feedback to our team.
We hope you can visit us again soon.
Kind Regards,
Erin Cole
Cellar Door Manager
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philippeH4345PK
October 3, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Distillery visit
Very nice place to spend few hours.
We visited the the distillery and tried few whiskey and gins.
Everyone very friendly and passionate.
Must go not far from Hobart.
Operator response
Good Morning,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review.
It is really lovely to get this sort of feedback and to hear that our team are providing the sort of experience we want to give our customers.
We hope you can come back soon,
Kind Regards,
Erin Cole
Cellar Door Manager
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reclaimed_vintage01
July 11, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
A welcome stop just off the highway, as it should be, evoking bygone days
I’ve been to OKD a few times now and am always treated like an old friend. Their cellar door tastings are a welcome treat, and the food from their cafe is a highlight of the trip between Hobart and Launceston. Their distillery tour and tastings are both of a very high quality, and presented by people who are clearly passionate about their product and processes. Do not miss the chance to stop in
Operator response
Good Morning,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such wonderful feedback.
It is always a pleasure to have you visit and we hope you can come back soon.
Have a wonderful rest of your trip.
Kind Regards,
Erin Cole
Cellar Door Manager
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