Backwoods Distilling Co. was established in 2017 by husband and wife team, Leigh and Bree Atwood in the picturesque town of Yackandandah in the Victorian High-Country region of Australia. Working from their property, they handcraft whisky and spirits in small batches using local ingredients, spring water and a diverse selection of reclaimed barrels.

The team quickly out grew their distillery shed, so in early 2021, Backwoods relocated to a new site at Yack Station Precinct, 6 Turntable Lane, Yackandandah and opened their doors to reveal a working distillery with facilities to host visitors for tastings and generate sales at their spacious cellar door. As of late 2021, they’ve now released over 12 expressions of whisky (both single malt and rye) in a diverse selection of barrels, all of which have previously held Australian products, including whisky, red or fortified wines.