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.

Meet the team

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.

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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 Coulson
LEAD DISTILLER

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 Stillhouse.

Brett likes to collect antique Tasmanian furniture to store his ever growing whisky collection.

Rachel Alberti
Production Manager & Distiller

A trained Tasmanian fitness instructor and teachers assistant, Rachel’s journey has seen her discover that a love of fermentation has always been bubbling away in the background. Whether learning a new skill, travelling the world, or nurturing her family, cooking was always one of Rachel’s favourite things to do in her spare time, and there was always fresh bread and cheese being made.

After relocating to the UK, Rachel explored food, family, and fitness, eventually returning to Tasmania, where she began experimenting in making Sloe Gin and spirits at home – kickstarting her journey into distilling.

Fast forward to today and having completed her IBD exams in Distilling and Undergraduate in Fermentation, Rachel has turned that passion into a profession as Production Manager & Distiller.

Favourite Three Cuts drink? A classic G&T with Distiller’s Release and a slice of lemon!

Discover Our Distillery

Where Bold Spirits Meet Unfortgettable Experiences

Come and meet the team and discover our spirits. Located just 15 minutes from Launceston, at one of the most scenic locations in Northern Tasmania, overlooking the breathtaking Tamar Valley and ideally located next to Tamar Ridge Cellar Door.

Turner Stillhouse - Tours

Tours

Turner Stillhouse 5 Star Tours

“Super knowledgeable and easy to talk to while taking us through all of the processes they go through to make the wonderful spirits they have on offer. Definitely the best distillery tour I’ve done 10/10”

– Lachlan C (Google Review)

Turner Stillhouse - Tastings

Tasting

Turner Stillhouse 5 Star Tasting

“Rachel’s warmth and enthusiasm about spirits was infectious and we found ourselves enjoying the gin tasting, identifying the botanicals used in each type and even purchasing a variety of gins to take home.”

– Jacq C (Google Review)

Turner Stillhouse - Bar

Bar

Turner Stillhouse 5 Star Bar

“Cool little place! Staff are amazing, gin is incredible.”

– Dylan Moore (Google Review)

Turner Stillhouse - Private Evants

Private Events

Turner Stillhouse 5 Star Private Events

“We had a great day and the feedback from the staff echoed home much everyone learned and how much we all loved the gin.”

– Tammie G (Google Review)

Tasmania’s highest awarded gins

Three Cuts Gin – Distiller’s Release

Three Cuts Gin – Distiller’s Release

Double Gold Medal at the American Distilling Institute Judging of Craft Spirits
Three Cuts Gin – Pinot Barrel Rested

Three Cuts Gin – Pinot Barrel Rested

Best In Category, American Distilling Institute
Three Cuts Gin - Cherry Blossom

Three Cuts Gin - Cherry Blossom

95 points and Gold at the International Wines & Spirits Competition
Three Cuts Gin – Distiller’s Release

Three Cuts Gin – Distiller’s Release

Distiller’s Trophy, Australian Gin Awards
Three Cuts Gin - Distiller's Release

Three Cuts Gin - Distiller's Release

98 points and Spirit Gold Outstanding at the International Wines & Spirits Competition
Three Cuts Gin – Distiller’s Release

Three Cuts Gin – Distiller’s Release

Best in Category at the American Distilling Institute
Three Cuts Gin - Founder’s Release

Three Cuts Gin - Founder’s Release

95 points and Gold at the International Wines & Spirits Competition
Three Cuts Gin – Distiller’s Release

Three Cuts Gin – Distiller’s Release

Best In Show, Australian Gin Awards
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We’re down here at @islandescapefestival serving our signature @threecutsgin cocktails, @rosevearswhisky and hot toddy’s. Come find us!
World Martini Day | Saturday 20 June 🍸This year, we’re raising our martini glasses to something extra special.Our Three Cuts Vodka has received a Gold Medal at the 2026 IWSC, joining six other medals awarded to Turner Stillhouse spirits this year. That’s seven awards across our small-batch Tasmanian gin, vodka and whisky range.Celebrate with a beautifully chilled Three Cuts Vodka Martini.Recipe60 ml Three Cuts Vodka 10 ml dry vermouth Ice Lemon twist or green oliveStir the vodka and vermouth over ice until well chilled. Strain into a cold martini glass, then garnish with lemon for a bright finish or an olive for something more savoury.How do you make your favourite martini?Pick up a award winning bottle from the distillery or shop online.#WorldMartiniDay #ThreeCutsVodka #GoldMedalVodka #IWSC2026 #VodkaMartini #TasmanianVodka #TurnerStillhouse
A new Special Release Gin is almost here…Brett and the team here at the distillery have been busy creating something beautifully Tasmanian, small-batch and full of flavour.Check your emails for an early-access invitation and all the details, or come back here on Friday for the official release.We can’t wait to share this one with you.
Some whiskies are worth travelling for.At Turner Stillhouse, you can taste limited Rosevears Whisky releases that are only available here at the distillery.Settle in with a whisky flight and explore the range, finishing with our rich, cask-strength Double Cask Single Malt. With only a small number of bottles available, the cellar door is the perfect place to taste, discover and take home something truly special.Visit us in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley for a guided tasting, surrounded by the place where every bottle is made.Join our newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming events, distillery news and new Rosevears Whisky releases arriving soon.Limited bottles available. Walk-ins welcome, or book your tasting through our website.
Two barrel-rested gins, made for winter sipping.Our Three Cuts Chardonnay Barrel Rested Gin and Three Cuts Pinot Barrel Rested Gin begin with our award-winning Founder’s Release Gin, then take on a deeper, richer character from time spent in wine barrels.The Chardonnay Barrel Rested Gin is smoky, citrusy and complex, with dry pine, leafy botanicals and a long, gently woody finish. It’s beautiful over ice, stirred into an Old Fashioned, or mixed into a Mandarin Gimlet.The Pinot Barrel Rested Gin is rested in ex-Tasmanian French Oak Pinot Noir barrels, bringing intense colour, rich flavour and a beautifully layered finish. Sip it slowly, stir it into a Martinez, or build a bold Negroni.Crafted in small batches here in Rosevears, surrounded by the Tamar Valley, these are gins with texture, warmth and a distinctly Tasmanian sense of place.How do you enjoy your Barrel Rested Gins?📍 Turner Stillhouse, Rosevears 🍸 Chardonnay Barrel Rested Gin | Pinot Barrel Rested Gin 🌿 Small-batch Tasmanian gin 🥃 Perfect over ice or in a classic cocktailWhich would you choose, Chardonnay or Pinot?
A little something special from the stillhouse.We currently have two specialty gins available exclusively at the distillery, with very limited stock remaining.Our Three Cuts French Earl Grey Gin and Three Cuts Iridescence Gin are beautifully expressive, small-batch gins made for curious gin lovers.The French Earl Grey Gin is elegant and aromatic, with soft tea notes, citrus lift and a lovely floral finish. Perfect in a crisp G&T, a Southside, or simply sipped over ice with a slice of citrus.The Iridescence Gin is vibrant, playful and wonderfully eye-catching, made for cocktails that feel a little bit celebratory. Think bright mixers, fresh garnish and a glass that looks as good as it tastes.Our June Gin Club release should be arriving with members now, so we’ll be able to release any remaining stock very soon.Until then, these two specialty gins are available at the distillery only.📍 Turner Stillhouse, Rosevears 🍸 Limited stock 🌿 Distillery exclusive ✨ Small-batch Tasmanian ginPop in for a tasting and find your winter favourite.