Chiefs Son Distillery

Established in 2013 by Stuart and Naomi McIntosh, Chief’s Son Distillery is a family-owned business located in Somerville. After gaining success in testbed trials, their first commercial batch of single malt whisky was distilled in 2016. Renowned for its unique and bold styles of award-winning whisky,

Chief’s Son is one of Australia’s largest family-run distilleries and the only whisky distillery on the Mornington Peninsula. The distillery offers bespoke whisky tastings adapted to attendees’ knowledge and interest, providing insights into their craft, ingredients, and distilling process.

Visitors can also book guided tours, sampling whisky from the barrel and taking home samples. An optional cheese platter from Boatshed cheese enhances the experience. The distillery embodies the spirit of connection through whisky, offering visitors an immersive experience amidst the distinctive aromas of ageing whisky.