Our Story
Award winning distillery on the coffs coast
Where the Pacific Ocean meets the western hinterland on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Critters Distillery create award-winning spirits inspired by the Australian marine environment.
The authentic craftsmanship of brewing, fermenting and distilling resonates with the Angler Fish (Lophiiformes) whose survival is dependent upon its senses and features on the logo.
Boutique distillery supporting australian farmers
Producing spirits using artisan production methods and electing for quality over quantity, Critters is a small batch and boutique Australian-owned distillery.
Proudly supporting and working alongside Australian farmers, Critters Distillery provides full traceability from ‘paddock to glass’.
Our Ethos
By managing our own ferments onsite we can keep our yeast in the ideal conditions necessary to make the purest alcohol. Managing the yeast activity in our custom designed temperature control tanks, with the correct amount of nutrients is the foundation of where Critters Vodka begins.
Combining our ingredients with specialist nutrients created in house, we feed our yeast only the best Australian sugars and converted starches. Once fermentation is complete, our ferments are allowed to settle out naturally without the need for crash chilling.
Nothing is forced here in our distillery, and we believe that whilst this process can be slower, it yields better results and a uniqueness unlike any other. Before each batch is transferred into our still, we filter out any remaining yeast and sediment through a 5 micron filter, and begin the first “stripping run” to extract the alcohol.