The personable folk at The Great Northern Distillery have the process of spirit-tasting down to a fine art, offering their range of cane spirit, premium barrel-aged rum, gin, vodka and delectable liqueurs since 2006.

This friendly boutique distillery is home to the Kimberley Rum Company and internationally acclaimed Canefire Rum, which started life as sugarcane growing in the Ord River Valley in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Bar staff are always keen to spin a yarn, and their cocktail list caters to even the most particular of palates. Whether you decide on a refreshing mojito, a cheeky gin and tonic, or simply a tipple of handcrafted premium Australian rum, take a seat in the courtyard or grassed al fresco in the heart of WA's luscious wine country and let your hair down.

Pay a visit late in the year and you may get to try the company’s annual small batch limited release – a blend of rum and Swan Valley fortified – which hits the shelves each November.

Distillery door tastings available for individuals, couples and small groups of under 15 people, and larger group bookings of up to 24 for cocktails.

The venue is also available to hire for private functions.