Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery

Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery sits on Lemana Lane at Miami, a relaxed suburb on the southern Gold Coast. A craft distillery and bar rolled into one, it's earned a near-flawless reputation for its small-batch spirits — the kind of independent, hands-on operation where you can sip what's made on site in a characterful, welcoming setting.

The appeal is that combination of genuinely good craft spirits and the relaxed, sociable atmosphere of a distillery bar, where you can try the range fresh from the source and learn about how it's made. It taps into the growing love for independent, locally made drinks, and the near-perfect feedback speaks to a place that's earned real respect.

A 4.9 rating from more than 470 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. The spirits range, tastings, any tours, opening hours and events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a relaxed drink and a taste of what's distilled on site, it's often just a matter of dropping in and sampling a few of the small-batch spirits that have made Granddad Jack's such a favourite.