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Say hello to spring - bright skies, bold flavours and our handcrafted Bass & Flinders ready to drink cans ready to roll wherever the sunshine takes you.

Zesty, refreshing and full of character, they’re made for lazy lunches, rooftop laughs and that first sip that says the season’s begun.

Crafted with our unique Bass & Flinders hand crafted spirit, they’re bright, balanced and blissfully easy.

Just chill, pop, pour - and let spring unfold.

Not quite a liqueur. Not quite a fortified. Just pure, velvety seduction in a glass...our latest small-batch obsession, and a dangerously delicious new player in your home bar lineup. Think dark cherry, black plum, warm spice. The perfect balance of fruit purity and layered complexity.

Crafted from cool-climate red grapes and our own fine grape spirit, Mistelle Rouge is rich, silky and layered like a late-night jazz track. Bold without shouting. Complex without trying too hard. It’s about being undeniably interesting.

This is what happens when you take centuries-old French tradition and reinterpret it through a modern, small-batch Australian lens.  

Mistelle Rouge is your new go-to, best served neat to show off its silky depth, but equally at home in a moody cocktail.

Perfectly paired with a cheese board, quince paste and crackers.

Fifteen years ago, Bass & Flinders Distillery was born from a simple yet bold dream - to create exceptional grape-to-glass artisanal spirits that celebrate the unique character of the Mornington Peninsula.

From the very start, we believed in doing things differently. Rather than using neutral grain spirit, we focus on crafting our spirits from scratch using the finest Victorian grapes, a process we call our “Méthode Eau de Vie.” This commitment to quality—from the vineyard to the bottle—has been our guiding principle since day one. The heart of everything we do lies in our passion for quality and our connection to the land.

This milestone is more than just an anniversary - it’s a testament to our journey, our people, and the quality that defines Bass & Flinders. Here’s to the next chapter of exploration, innovation, and spirit. Cheers to 15 years!

🎧 Check out this Drinks Adventures Podcast from James Atkinson talking with Holly Klintworth about her six-week immersive internship in Cognac, France supported by a Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship.

Working alongside renowned cognac producers, from small family houses to leading distilleries, Holly deepened her understanding of traditional brandy craftsmanship, exploring production methods passed down through generations.

This experience continues to shape her vision for reigniting Australia’s appreciation for brandy, bringing a renewed depth, authenticity and artistry to Bass & Flinders’ own spirit portfolio.

In a defining moment for Australia’s spirits industry, our Managing Director and Head Distiller Holly Klintworth became the first female President of the Australian Distillers Association - a milestone that continues to shape the landscape of craft distilling nationwide.

As she leads both Bass & Flinders Distillery and the ADA, Holly continues to champion innovation, collaboration and sustainability within the industry. Her work helps ensure that Australian-made spirits, from small-batch gins to world-class brandies, are recognised on the global stage.

We’re proud to see Holly driving change, mentoring the next generation of distillers, and representing the values of craftsmanship, quality and integrity that define our distillery.

Learn more about our amazing Head Distiller and Managing Director, Holly.