The Hoochery in Kununurra is 4,500.5 km (2796.5 mi) from Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
They make Rum, Gin, Whiskey, Liquers,
Visit their website here to find out more if you wish to.
There is a lovely small video on their homepage as well and the scenery is good and you will hear the Aussie accent of the outback.
Words from The Hoochery. "Worth the drive! The Hoochery is located on The Dessert's family farm, 13 km out of Kununurra in the heart of the Ord Irrigation Area. With a relaxing outdoor 'Gin Garden' and a rustic 'Rum Bar' serving lunch and bar snacks, cakes and coffee, cocktails and tastings. There is something for everyone. Come out for tastings of our Award-winning rums or for out delicious home-made cakes."
Husband and myself visited The Hoochery on one of our visits up north in the tropics. We went in the winter and the temperature was about 30 deg C. as it is in that area.
Love this part of Australia, and the building was ever so clean inside, with staff so friendly and yes, we bought a bottle of rum.
What a fascinating place, Margaret. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Linda.
DeleteSounds like a great trip. Looks like the alcohol selection was plentiful there :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, it was on the day we were there. We went there whilst on holiday as one can't get that far to visit in a couple of days, takes several days to get there unless you go by plane and even then takes forever.
DeleteGreat post and a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bill. I'm pleased to watched the video and we don't all talk with that accent..lol
DeleteSounds like a fun place to visit and I love the name, The Hoochery.
ReplyDeleteIt is a good name, one that seems to stick in your mind, well it did with me.
DeleteHooch normally means illegal alcoholic drink. I wonder if they chose the name ironically? or as a warning?
DeleteI somehow think way back the alcohol from there was Hooch as they were trying it out, and they the owner/founder added 'ery' later. A great name.
DeleteI wouldn't mind a small glass of hoochery rum.
ReplyDeleteFrom memory it was a good rum, we were going to order online for another bottle but never got around to it.
DeleteLooks like a great place to visit Margaret. I would enjoy looking around here.
ReplyDeleteIt was good there, we enjoyed it as it's very different to the norm.
DeleteVery different indeed, fun to explore :) I have already mentioned your very grand header in my previous comment, but must say your black swan is an incredible image. Have a great week Margaret!
DeleteThank you Denise. The swan is beauty 😎
DeleteWhat a memorable stop—The Hoochery sounds like a true gem of the north, blending warm hospitality, striking outback charm, and a good splash of quality rum.
ReplyDeleteWorth the visit to see all that's there, it's educational as well. The people are friendly at the Hoochery and couldn't be more helpful.
DeleteLove that name - and it does look like a v successful business.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good name, suits the area somehow. I believe it's doing rather well, I have an idea they close in the 'wet' season.
DeleteI too just love the name, looks a very good place to visit.
ReplyDeleteAs always thank you for the map.
All the best Jan
Welcome Jan on the map, it's a long way from home.
DeleteThat really is off the beaten track. Winter may be ok, but I wouldn't want to visit in summer. We studied the Ord River Irrigation Scheme at school. I have no idea why. Hoochery is a very appealing name.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely off the beaten track but they get a lot of visitors there plus people from Kununurra and surrounds, distance means nothing to the locals as you can imagine.
DeleteA teenager wouldn't understand of even be interested in the Ord River Irrigation Scheme, so I don't know why you would have studies it at school but one thing is for sure, you remembered that you did study it.
It's fascinating when visiting the area, the Argyle included, so much water up there it makes one wonder why it's not piped south - cost I suppose.
Good God - looks like a tin-pot town/village in bloody wretched Tennessee= or
ReplyDeleteClampert Country for that silly TV show of way back.
Jen, Granny with her possum cooking - yuck yuck. And the other two in that family.
It was funny though. Trump should be with them - ha ha.
Fine here - but rains every night and to be on the safe side - an umbrella when
going out. The Kiwis must think we don't wash - ha ha.
Cheers
Colin
I loved the Clampett family and wouldn't wish Trump anywhere near them. Nor near anyone else for that matter.
DeleteColin, The Hoochery is a good place to visit, it's different and not far from Kununurra, the building suits the area. The staff there are very professional.
DeleteUsed to watch Granny Clampet and that show, loved it - so very different and down to earth.
Parece un genial lugar. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI love all those wood furniture! They built the toilette even with wood.
ReplyDeleteYes toilet in wood, not the toilet itself they are normal modern ones as I took a look.
DeleteIt looks like a wonderful place to visit. I shall tell my brother who likes to travel around and visit places.
ReplyDeleteI sent the info to my brother who then said "but it's in WA!" your first sentence says near Launceston in Tassie, so I checked the video link and it IS in WA.
ReplyDeleteIgnore previous comment, I read more carefully and you DO say 4,500km FROM Launceston Tasmania. "FROM" I'm such a dummy sometimes.
ReplyDeleteGot you R :) You just misread it happens to me too sometimes.
DeleteIt is a good place to visit, we loved it.
What a beautiful place to go, beautifully photographed.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I don't want to think about it being 30 degrees there in the winter, what is it like in the summer?
We calculate in Celsius, that's very different.
If it's 30 degrees Celsius here in the summer, it's unbearable for me.
Greetings Irma
Irma, up there the temperature in summer is about 38 deg C to 35 deg C but it's very humid in summer, humans are just dripping wet all the time and overnight temperature in summer is about 26 deg C and humid.
DeleteThank you, it is something different to see for sure..
Hoochery is a surprising name, and I love it. I haven't heard any one call booze "Hootch" in decades! Fun post!
ReplyDeleteProbably an appropriate name back then as they got the locals and themselves to try out or sell the whiskey!
DeleteI really like all these photos, it sounds like a nice place to visit
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely place but of course off the beaten track as often things are up that way.
DeleteUm espaço de decoração interessante.
ReplyDeleteA região de que fala deve ser muito quente, uma vez que refere temperaturas de 30º
no inverno.
Abraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
Yes it is warm as the place is in the tropics...only difference for summer is a little warmer but very humid.
DeleteThe Hoochery - now there’s an evocative name. Congratulations to whomever came up with that one.
ReplyDeleteGreat name and appropriate one I guess when they first stared making whiskey way back..
DeleteCool place.
ReplyDeleteIt is Anne.
DeleteInteresting and beautiful place ❤️
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos!
Thank you Maria.
DeleteEin interessanter Ort und sehr interessante Getränke.
ReplyDeleteGruß
Noke
It's a good place to visit and have something to eat and drink.
DeleteWhat an interesting place, enjoyed all the pictures. Looks like a place I would enjoy visiting.
ReplyDeleteSandy's Space
I'm sure you would enjoy - there is a bit of a museum there as well.
DeleteThank you.
Muy bien como nos documentas ese espacio.
ReplyDeleteUn saludo.
Thank you Ildefonso.
DeleteDear Margaret 🥰
ReplyDeleteHoochery looks neat ,calm and very impressive place with lots of awesome wooden work 👍🤗♥️
I enjoyed peeking inside the cool environment 😊
Thanks for taking us along to beautiful virtual trip my friend 🙏♥️
Thank you Baili.
DeleteThere are some interesting places in the outback and this looks like one of them. I wonder if my nephew has heard about their rum. Heis a manager of a rum distillery in St Lucia, Caribbean.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to live in St. Lucia, well it look that way in photos, nice and tropical Diane. You are correct on interesting places and some of them educational as well, but always have to go a long way to see them - but we get used to that.
DeleteLove your header.
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane, taken the other day in our City Park.
DeleteIt looks very attractive and with that beautiful wood decioration even more.
ReplyDeleteBest regards
Yes it gives it the rustic feel.
DeleteHeartwarming place!
ReplyDeleteYes, warms the heart indeed.
DeleteInteresting to see...something new for me
ReplyDeleteI guessed it would be Ashok. Now you know what that one looks like.
DeleteMuito interessante! Obrigada pela partilha!
ReplyDeleteBjxxx,
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You are welcome.
DeleteThat's a nice place Margaret.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very cozy and your pictures are very well taken. Cheers!!
Many greetings,
Marco
Thank you Marco. It was lovely in there and much cooler than outside from my memory.
DeleteMe ha gustado conocerlo con tus buenas fotos Margaret. Gracias
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Thank you Laura.
DeleteLooks like such a fantastic spot, Margaret!
ReplyDeleteI’d love to explore and take in all the charm.
Loving your glorious photos as always.
Thank you Veronica.
DeleteMolto bello e dal fascino antico.
ReplyDeleteMi piace questo posto.
Thank you Stefania.
DeleteThis sounds like such a special visit—warm weather, friendly faces, and a good bottle of rum to take home. The Hoochery sounds full of charm and character, and your description brings it to life so well. I just shared a new travel post. I am excited for you to read it. Thank you. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melody.
DeleteSe ve bonito e interesante, me ha gustado mucho Margaret. Gracias por tus fotografías. Besos.
ReplyDeleteSuper post
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