Our Story
Fusing Tasmanian craft with a bold and innovative influence, to create super-premium, small-batch spirits.
Turner Stillhouse was founded by Justin Turner – An American in Tasmania, who fell in love with Tasmania (And a Tasmanian!)
Marrying a Tasmanian from a multi-generational farming family, he cultivated an obsession with Tasmanian spirits and food and a passion for pushing the boundaries of taste.
Born and raised in Northern California, Justin grew up in the world of wine and spirits – his family owned and operated a family winery, also producing spirits, including brandy – distilling has always been in his blood.
After a decade in New York City working as a finance executive, he made the bold choice to return to his roots and dive into his obsession with Tasmanian spirits and food, founding the distillery in 2018.
Fusing the rich distilling traditions of Tasmania, with an innovative American influence, to create premium, small batch Gin, Vodka and Whisky that offer spirited and unforgettable adventures into taste and discovery.
All of our spirits use Tasmania’s pure water, which originates in the mountain highlands and comes to us via the confluence of the North and South Esk Rivers. Our goal is to incorporate Tasmanian ingredients wherever possible.
Working with Justin to craft our exceptional spirits is a passionate team, who pour their heart into every drop of our small batch spirits, using pure Tasmanian water, with every step of our process handled in house.
Brett is a Tasmanian with an extensive brewing background and serves as the Lead Distiller at Turner Stillhouse.
Brett worked for many years for the state’s biggest brewery, and is a self-confessed ‘Liquor Enthusiast’, having spent the majority of his career working within the liquor industry.
More recently he pursued his passion for quality craft spirits, and after passing his distilling exams through the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD), he jumped at the opportunity to join Turner