WHERE IT ALL STARTED

100
Years
Of
History

Bavay
Distillery
is
the
next
chapter
in
a
100
year
legacy
of
spirit
distilling
in
Morningside,
QLD.
We
are
returning
distilling
to
very
same
Stillhouse
designed
and
built
by
local
chemist
and
entrepreneur,
Auguste
de
Bavay
in
1918.

Gin Blending

Signature Cocktails

Auguste de Bavay

Was a Belgium-born industrial chemist and founding father of Australian brewing and spirits production. Renowned for his discovery of Australia’s first pure strain of wild yeast, de Bavay’s most notable contribution however was creating a process of distilling molasses to produce acetate of lime for cordite which contributed to Australian self-sufficiency in ammunition manufacturing.

This
discovery
led
to
de
Bavay
designing
and
building
the
Commonwealth
Acetate
of
Lime
Factory
where,
roughly
100
years
later,
his
dedication
to
distilling
has
paved
the
way
for
us
to
produce
a
range
of
small
batch
spirits
that
excite,
and
inspire
drinkers
by
honouring
the
traditions
of
spirit
making
from
around
the
world.
Authentic Small Batch DIstilling.
Bottling the Tastes of History.
Authentic Small Batch DIstilling.
Bottling the Tastes of History.
Authentic Small Batch DIstilling.
Bottling the Tastes of History.

Tasting Paddles

Barrell Aged Rums

The Original Stillhouse

Operating from the factory’s original 1920’s Stillhouse, the makers behind Bavay Distillery are excited to add yet another chapter to the long and distinguished history of their new home and continue sharing in the stories of distilling made famous by Dr Auguste de Bavay. 

Intimate Spaces

Cellar Door

Time
Honoured
Tradition

De
Bavay’s
commitment
to
excellence
and
precision
in
his
craft
of
alcohol
production
has
paved
the
way
for
Bavay
Distillery’s
range
of
unique
spirits
including
small
batch
gin,
vodka,
rum,
and
whisky,
each
with
unique
flavour
profiles
that
reference
spirit
making
traditions
from
around
the
world.

OUR HEAD DISTILLER

George Crozier

A Passion for Spirits and Tradition
With 10 years in hospitality, starting from humble beginnings as a glassy, the head distiller at Bavay Spirits has honed his craft through curiosity, experimentation, and self-taught expertise. Embracing traditional distilling methods, Bavay Spirits uses a 500L copper pot still and column distillation to create unique, full-bodied spirits. Their meticulous process, natural ingredients, long ferments, and resting times, ensures high-quality products, like the acclaimed Spice Trade and Forbidden Fruit Gin

The distiller’s favorite, the Umami Daiquiri, highlights Bavay's creativity, pairing house-made falernum, kaffir lime, and wasabi with their white rum. For newcomers, the London Dry Gin offers a perfect introduction. Bavay Spirits invites patrons to experience the process firsthand and even create their own blends, celebrating patience, unique botanicals, and Australia’s rich resources.