Award Winning Tasmanian Whisky Brand with Mature Stock Inventory

Overview
Rare opportunity to acquire an established independent whisky bottling brand positioned within the premium Tasmanian whisky category — widely regarded as one of the most prestigious modern whisky origins globally.

This is not a startup. The business has operated for over a decade, building brand credibility, a loyal customer following and international award recognition. The model focuses on sourcing and maturing selected casks, then releasing limited bottlings under its own label. This avoids the heavy capital requirements, operational complexity and long lead times associated with running a distillery.

The business has historically been operated part-time and intentionally release-constrained rather than demand-limited, leaving significant upside for an owner prepared to increase release cadence or expand distribution.

Business Model
The company operates as an independent bottler rather than a producer. Casks are sourced from respected distilleries and matured under supervision before bottling and release.

This structure provides several advantages:
• No production infrastructure required
• Minimal fixed overheads
• Flexible release timing
• Premium pricing supported by scarcity
• Scalable without large capital expenditure

Revenue is driven primarily through direct-to-consumer releases supported by a mailing list and online store, complemented by select trade relationships.

Assets & Value
The acquisition is substantially asset-backed. Value is primarily represented by matured whisky inventory, brand equity and licensing rather than goodwill alone.

Included in the sale:
• Mature whisky stock supporting multiple future releases
• Established brand and trademarks
• Customer database and online sales platform
• Supplier and distillery relationships
• Transferable Tasmanian liquor licence
• Packaging, equipment and promotional assets

The existing inventory provides an immediate revenue runway without the typical multi-year maturation delay associated with whisky production.

Operations
The business is simple to operate and location-flexible.
• No premises required
• No employees
• Can be run remotely from anywhere
• Production handled by partner distilleries and contractors
• Flexible part-time workload outside release periods

Suitable for an owner-operator, enthusiast, investor or strategic buyer.

Growth Opportunities
The brand has historically been capacity-constrained due to limited owner time. A new owner could unlock value through:

• Increased release frequency
• Expanded wholesale distribution
• Export sales
• Collaborations and special releases
• Subscription club or allocation program
• Events, tastings, and experiences
• Broader sourcing across Australia

Why This Opportunity
Entering the premium whisky sector normally requires very large capital investment, regulatory approvals, and years of maturation before revenue is possible. This acquisition bypasses those barriers by providing an established, award-recognised brand with secured stock and immediate monetisation potential.

It offers exposure to a growing premium spirits category through a capital-light, scalable model.

Suitable Buyer
Ideal for:
• Spirits industry participant seeking brand expansion
• Investor seeking asset-backed acquisition
• Whisky enthusiast wanting a serious business
• E-commerce operator adding a premium product line
• Lifestyle buyer seeking a flexible, part-time business

Transition support available to ensure continuity of supplier relationships and operational processes.

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