Imbibis Craft Distillery

03/06/2026

We had a message come through asking for the details on our upcoming whisky release… so here they are.

Our very first Ipswich Single Malt Whisky:

🥃 Single malt whisky
🪵 Aged 2.5 years in a brand new French oak barrel
🍾 500ml bottles
🔢 Only 218 bottles in this release
✍️ Each bottle individually laser engraved and uniquely numbered
📦 Presented in a custom-designed box

And just to put this into perspective…

Once this release is gone, the next one won’t arrive until 2028.

This is the beginning of something very special for us here at Imbibis.

A small batch.
A long wait.
A big moment for Ipswich.

Available from the distillery this Saturday, 6 June, 12–4pm.

First in. That’s it.

02/06/2026

If you’ve ever had a drink with us, jump into the comments on Local Ipswich News' post

🍺🍸🥃 Bars, breweries, distillers and local legends creating bevvies that knock your socks off. 🍷🍹

This week, 🍻 Roamin Rowan’s Hunt for the Best of Ipswich turns its attention to the city’s best beers, cocktails, spirits, signature drinks and standout local watering holes. 🍺🔥

Early shout-outs include

🍺 Stony Creek Brewing Ipswich – A local craft brewery with a relaxed atmosphere, live entertainment and a growing reputation among Ipswich beer lovers.

🍻 Hotel Commonwealth – A true favourite, combining icy cold beers, hearty meals, live sport and that classic community pub atmosphere, backed by deep history connected to the city.

🥃 Imbibis Craft Distillery – Known for handcrafted spirits, unique flavour infusions and locally distilled creations that have helped put Ipswich on the craft spirits map.

🍸 The Rusty Nail – A cosy cocktail and whisky bar serving classic drinks, creative mixes and laid-back vibes in the heart of Ipswich.

🍺 Ballistic Springfield – A popular craft beer hotspot offering vibrant venue vibes and a strong following across South East Queensland.

Or maybe your favourite isn’t on that list.

👇 Leave your comments below
🏆 Nominate your favourite

👑 Is Ipswich’s bevvy king or queen.
🔥 The hunt is on. 🔥

01/06/2026

Did you know that Queensland wasn't always Queensland?

On 6 June 1859, Queensland officially separated from New South Wales and became its own colony.

And honestly, around our house, we're still pretty comfortable with that decision... especially at State of Origin time. 😏

You see, Maree was born in Queensland. Jason was born in New South Wales.

Some marriages are built on shared values. Ours is built on agreeing not to discuss Origin selections.

💙❤️

This Saturday marks Queensland Day, a celebration of our state's history, communities and achievements.

It also happens to be the day that Ipswich's very first whisky is released.

After years of planning, distilling, ageing and patiently waiting, our inaugural single malt whisky will finally be available from the distillery.

🥃 Saturday 6 June
🥃 12pm - 4pm
🥃 Limited release of just 218 bottles

Queensland separated from New South Wales 166 years ago.

And this Queensland Day, Ipswich gets its first whisky.

We reckon both were pretty good decisions.

28/05/2026

We’re excited to be part of this year’s Boonah Show!
Friday 29th & Saturday 30th May - this year is a full TWO day show including night programs and fireworks BOTH nights ✨🎆
Come along for a great day out filled with local stalls, food, entertainment, pavilions, animals, rides and plenty of country show fun for the whole family.
Make sure you click “Going” on the official event page to stay up to date with everything happening for the big weekend.
We can’t wait to see you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1516897202945871

27/05/2026

Some moments feel pretty special… and this is definitely one of them. 🥃

As many of you know, Mayor Teresa Harding officially opened our Bundamba distillery back in 2022. Fast forward to today, and she’s once again supporting a huge milestone for us — the release of Ipswich’s very first whisky.

When we asked if she’d help us promote the launch, the answer was an enthusiastic yes! So naturally, we headed to one of Ipswich’s most recognisable landmarks for a quick photo and video shoot.

Also… we’re convinced the Mayor planned her outfit around the whisky colour palette. 😄

A huge thank you to Mayor Harding for supporting local business, local industry and helping us celebrate this historic first for Ipswich.

Our whisky releases Saturday 6 June and we’re counting down the days!

25/05/2026

In the quiet glow of copper and oak… something special has been waiting. 🥃

On 6 June, we release Ipswich’s very first single malt whisky.

Crafted patiently.
Refined endlessly.
Perfected… to perfection.

Dark, rich, and unmistakably Imbibis — this is more than a whisky release for us. It’s the result of years of dreaming, distilling, testing, waiting, and tasting “just one more sample.” 😉

The countdown is on.

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

We’re really excited to be working with another local Ipswich business — Peak Organics at Ivory's Rock 🌿

Peak Organics are a small, certified organic producer and re-seller of fresh fruit, vegetables, and wholefoods, all set in the most beautiful, idyllic location. Their focus on quality, sustainability, and friendly service makes them a perfect fit for us, and we’re proud to be supporting and showcasing more local producers in our work. Check out the box that was delivered to us on Friday!

There’s something really special about keeping it local — knowing where your ingredients come from, who’s behind them, and supporting businesses that genuinely care about what they do.

Looking forward to a great partnership ahead 💚

20/05/2026

Today we welcomed Lance McCallum MP and Joan Pease MP for a behind-the-scenes tour of the distillery as part of Small Business Month.

We discussed the real challenges facing small business right now — everything from red tape and rising freight costs through to the realities of manufacturing locally in regional Queensland.

They also got a sneaky first look at Ipswich’s very first whisky ahead of its official launch on June 6… and judging by the reactions, we may need to put both MPs on the VIP tasting list. 🥃👀

We think Joan was especially impressed with the distillery — she even left with a little memento to remember her visit by.

A big thank you to Lance and Joan for taking the time to visit, listen, and support local small business.

19/05/2026

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