Four Fleurieu distilleries have joined a tourism initiative that creates a trail to their doors.

Regional tourism will get a boost with the launch of a new Distillery Trail highlighting locations and offerings from South Australia’s award winning and burgeoning spirits industry.

Two Accents Gin and Never Never Distilling Co in McLaren Vale, Mount Compass Spirits and Goolwa’s Fleurieu Distilling are all on the trail, developed by the South Australian Spirit Producers Association (SASPA and co-funded by the state government.

Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development David Basham says the Distillery Trail is designed to promote South Australia’s world leading spirits.

“South Australia’s spirit producers have been punching above their weight with award wins on the global and national stage and it is important we continue to promote these success stories,” he says.

“Despite only making up 12 per cent of the nation’s spirit industry, our producers have forged a reputation for not only premium products but unique experiences at distilleries.

“We have seen remarkable growth in this industry and despite the challenging times with COVID-19 local consumers are keen to support our quality South Australian spirit producers.

“This Distillery Trail is a wonderful one-stop shop for consumers and holidaymakers as they explore South Australia and this will help provide a boost to regional tourism when we need it most.

“With many boutique businesses setting up outside metropolitan Adelaide, the Distillery Trail gives visitors another reason to explore the great things regional South Australia has to offer.”

SASPA President George Georgiadis says the Distillery Trail showcases a growing number of award-winning distilleries around the state.

“South Australian Gin and Whisky in particular are up there with the best in the world,” he says.

“We know we have incredible food and wine in the state, and now we’re proud to add spirits to the food and beverage landscape. To be successful in South Australia you need to create products that are of the highest quality.

Now available online, the trail shows the location of distilleries right across the state and highlights key information, as well as a special offer for those who mention they are visiting as part of the Distillery Trail.