What Does ‘Crafted Better’ Actually Mean?
It serves as the embodiment of our entire ethos and serves as the inspiration for everything that we produce. It outlines our commitment to produce the best spirits that we possibly can, using the most conscious processes possible in order to limit our impact on the environment around us.
‘Crafted Better’ is a declaration and guiding principle that encapsulates our convictions regarding the creation of superior hand-crafted spirits. Our commitment extends to sustainable production, utilising thoughtfully gathered Australian botanicals, fostering a connection to the local community, and always striving to create the best possible products that we can.
It is the essence of our distillery’s spirit in Australia, evident in our meticulously crafted spirits, ensuring a harmonious blend of flavour and quality. This philosophy is at the core of everything that we do, firmly believing that it contributes to a better, more enjoyable, and sustainable World.
‘Crafted Better’ – quality, sustainability, local produce, and community connection.
Better Social Impact
We employ local Adelaide Hills people within both the Adelaide sustainable distilling and production areas as well as in our cellar door and restaurant, helping empower young people with extensive training in the distilling and hospitality industry.
Where practical, we utilise Adelaide Hills and surrounding businesses, including logistics, packaging, and raw material suppliers, as part of our South Australian sustainable distilling range. More importantly, we work very closely with our farmers and botanical suppliers, aiming to create products that are harvested sustainably and in a manner that actively supports those farming communities.
Sustainable Cellar Door
Our cellar door is the embodiment of our sustainable outlook and was designed specifically to produce the best possible products with the smallest possible impact on our environment.
From repurposing waste products from the production process into usable commodities to the layout and planning of the site, each step of the development was carefully considered and scrutinised.
Everything at our cellar door has its place and purpose, each assisting us to reach our goal of a greener future.
Better Environmental Sustainability
We had a goal when we began of operating a commercial production facility ‘off-grid’. We are completely reliant on the sun to power our distillery, with 690 solar panels on the production shed roof generating 300kw/h energy. All of our production water is sourced from underground aquifers, with an onsite waste-water plant capable of processing 70,000L of waste-water per day, returning it back to the aquifers via irrigation once used. This helps us to form closed loop processes around the production of the spirits that we produce.
Excellence and Sustainability
Our products are widely recognized in the craft industry, both locally and internationally. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, from sourcing the finest raw materials to the utilisation of cutting-edge production methods. We spare no effort in ensuring excellence, constantly striving to improve quality while looking at ways to minimise our environmental impact through the application of best practices.
Better Liquid
We’ve always had a belief that quality speaks for itself. We choose not to follow the status quo and look to do things the right way, not the easy way. Our spirits are an expression of us and talk to the beautiful place that we call home. We believe that our logo acts as a stamp of quality, a guarantee that everything inside the bottle is of the highest quality and craftsmanship.
Visit Our Cellar Door Today
Indulge in a diverse array of spirits during your visit to 78 Degrees Distillery. For additional details, feel free to contact us to learn more about our sustainable practices, experiences or cellar door reservations.