OUR STORY

Little Lonsdale was once Melbourne’s most notorious patch of laneway, where the nights were long,

the secrets plentiful, and the air carried the scent of mischief. Rogues, larrikins, madams and wayward souls drifted beneath its flickering lamps, making Little Lon a place whispered about in police gazettes and taverns alike.

Today, Little Lon Distilling Co. raises a glass to that colourful past. From our humble cottage distillery, we craft characterful small-batch gins and spirits inspired by the remarkable residents who once wandered these crooked lanes. Every bottle is a double-distilled tribute to a neighbourhood of bordellos, bohemians, sly-grog sellers and unforgettable stories.

Come for the gin. Stay for the stories. The Spirit of Melbourne, bottled at last.

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OUR DISTILLERY

Within the four walls of our humble cottage distillery, in the old bedroom of residents now long gone, is where every bottle begins, within the magnificent glow of Yokohama, our copper pot still.

Inspired by the enchanting legacy of Miss Yoko, the mesmerising madame who once graced our establishment, our distillations capture the irresistible allure of a bygone era.

Every drop, a handcrafted ode to the characters of Little Lon, weaving their personalities through our carefully selected botanicals and returning their tales to 17 Casselden Place.

Composed by our talented distillers, refined and bottled in small batches, our gin stands as a true tribute to the enduring spirit of Little Lon.

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OUR GIN & SPIRITS

We are dedicated artisans and skilled narrators, unwavering in our devotion to the craft of distillation. Using the highest quality Australian malted barley and the pristine purity of Melbourne's water, our unwavering commitment to crafting our own foundation spirit infuses our Gins & Spirits with genuinely unique and enchanting flavor profiles, blending distinctive combinations of quintessential Australian botanicals.

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