Food, Beverages & Hospitality Business For Sale in Perth Regional Wa WA

Rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, small batch distillery and distillery door bar in Ballarat, with established brand, IP and strong local following.

Established in 2016 and trading from its current Mount Pleasant site since 2020, Kilderkin has grown into a destination for locals and tourists seeking premium gin, vodka, liqueurs and whisky, all inspired by Ballarat’s rich distilling heritage. The business is offered as a complete turnkey operation, ready for an experienced operator or ambitious buyer to step straight into production, wholesale and retail.

This sale includes the fully operational distillery, distillery door and bar fit out, extensive plant and equipment, established brands and recipes, and valuable intellectual property. With a loyal customer base, tourism exposure and room to scale, Kilderkin represents a tightly held and hard to replicate opportunity in the booming craft spirits market.

KEY BUSINESS INCLUSIONS

Kilderkin Distillery (Business & Brand)

• Fully operational artisan distillery and distillery door bar

• Established brand with strong regional recognition and repeat patronage

• Producers & General Liquor Licence accommodating on site tastings, take away sales and direct to consumer channels

• Trade marked brand and labels, product IP, and operating procedures

• Proven range of gins, vodka, liqueurs and developing whisky program, with scope to add new lines

• Award‑winning Larrikin gin and vodka and Kilderkin whisky, recognised at leading national and international spirits competitions.

PRODUCTION FACILITY & EQUIPMENT

• Purpose built small batch distillery layout

• Copper stills, tanks, condensers and associated distilling equipment

• Bottling and packaging equipment suitable for craft scale production

• Barrel storage and ageing area for whisky, gin, vodka and other spirits

• Storage and dry goods areas

• Designed for flexible, small batch production with capacity to increase output under a growth focused owner

DISTILLERY DOOR, BAR & RETAIL

• Attractive warehouse style distillery door and tasting bar with character fit out

• Bar infrastructure including back bar, refrigeration, glassware and POS

• Fully equipped kitchen with speed oven

• Approved external seating area

• Strong local customer base plus increasing tourist trade

• Revenue from tastings, cocktails, spirits by the glass, bottles, gift packs, events and classes, alongside private functions

LEASE DETAILS

• Lease term: 4 x 3-year options remaining

• Current rental: $19,613 per annum*

• Favourable lease structure with ongoing tenure security for an incoming operator

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

• Extend trading days and hours beyond current operating timetable

• Enhance events calendar – functions, ticketed tastings, masterclasses and private bookings

• Expand online sales, subscriptions and club memberships

• Grow wholesale distribution to bars, restaurants, retailers and regional outlets

• Develop and release further whisky, vodka, gin and seasonal/limited release spirits

• Leverage Ballarat’s tourism and food and drink trails for increased visitation

IDEAL PURCHASER

This business will suit:

• Existing distillers or brewers seeking a regional distillery and distillery door platform

• Hospitality operators wanting to add a production arm and unique destination venue

• Owner operators or partnerships seeking a lifestyle business with creative scope and strong upside

SALE DETAILS

• Sale type: Business and assets – including plant & equipment, brand, IP and goodwill (stock at valuation)*

• Location: Ballarat, Victoria – Inner suburban position with easy access to CBD and major routes*

• Price: Price on Application

For a detailed Information Memorandum, full equipment list and to arrange a confidential inspection, contact: Boston Brokers

Robert Clifford [Phone Number Censored]

Martin McEvoy [Phone Number Censored]