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Naughty Eden Easter Egg Hot Chocolate.

Naughty Eden Easter Egg Hot Chocolate.

We’ve added a dash of Eden Single Malt Whisky to our Naughty Easter Hot Chocolate to create a truly adults-only indulgence.

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Eden's Barley Trial Reaping Rewards

Eden's Barley Trial Reaping Rewards

At Eden’s new home in Sandford, something pretty special happened this year. For the first time, barley was grown on the property that will one day be used to make the whisky itself. Across the farm there were about 20 hectares of barley planted. Much of this initial crop will be used as grain or animal feed. But within that field, about three hectares (around five acres) have been grown as a trial crop for Eden. The harvest went well. Around five tonnes of barley were collected and it is now sitting in the warehouse waiting for the next step. The grain needs time to settle and will be tested before heading to Devonport to be assessed for quality and...

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Fire Horse Special Release celebrates a once-in-a-moment Chinese New Year

Fire Horse Special Release celebrates a once-in-a-moment Chinese New Year

This is a once in a lifetime release celebrating the Chinese New Year and really packs a punch as a delicious whisky bottled at cask strength.

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Authors Make claims Bronze at the World Whisky Awards 2026

Authors Make claims Bronze at the World Whisky Awards 2026

We are proud to share that Authors Make Ex Tasmanian Pinot and Ex Bourbon cask has been awarded Bronze at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards, for Small Batch Single Malt releases 12 years and under.

 

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Fire Horse Special Release by Eden - coming soon

Fire Horse Special Release by Eden - coming soon

We have something special on the way. And for our friends, here is a glimpse of our next release. It's a moment that we have been waiting for. And if you know Eden, you know what that means. Fire Horse will land in time for Chinese New Year, and we're pretty excited. But you'll need to be quick as there is very limited availability of this special release. Stay tuned, this will be available in early February 2026.

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Eden Whisky enters a new chapter

Eden Whisky enters a new chapter

We have some wonderful news to share...the time has come for a new chapter for Eden. Following the careful stewardship of founders Dale and Claire, Eden has found a new owner to take the reigns. Hobart-based Jason Xu, a passionate whisky man, has fallen in love with Eden and will continue to build the incredible brand and share its lovely whiskies.

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Mistakes can turn out to be amazing discoveries.

Mistakes can turn out to be amazing discoveries.

Sometimes no matter how hard you try to control the variables, things go pear shaped.  Some of those “mistakes” turn out to be serendipitous discoveries. 

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Heare Yeaste, Heare Yeaste

Heare Yeaste, Heare Yeaste

Back in 2018/ 2019, we trialled various yeast strains before settling upon one that suits our style perfectly.  We were seeking quality of flavour vs. the higher quantity yields that the bland distillers' yeast provides.

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Folklore special release - Gold Label, eden whisky

Folklore special release - Gold Label, eden whisky

We have designated Folklore to our Gold Label,  Special Releases.  The Gold Folklore label will adorn small releases from rarer casks that we have managed to source from time to time. 

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The Marriage of Spirit and Water.

The Marriage of Spirit and Water.

What is amazing about Single Malt Whisky is that adding water does not merely dilute it (reduce the abv and “thin out” the flavour) but actually changes the flavour profile considerably.

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