Melbourne Moonshine + Uncle Roccos
Melbourne Moonshine is a craft distillery based in central Melbourne and honours the American prohibition era by producing traditional Moonshines from locally sourced Victorian Corn. Owned and operated by two pasionate distillers, one of which was born and raised in South Carolina, Melbourne Moonshine is always focussed on quality over quantity.
Uncle Rocco's, a pioneer of the traditional barbering scene that has become increasingly popular in the last few years is planning to establish their second barbershop at the front of the Melbourne Moonshine Distillery.
How The Funds Will Be Used
The funds will be used to build a small bar and coffee shop in the front of the distillery (alongside the barbershop) which will allow the public to come in and sample the Melbourne Moonshine products as well as locally sourced beers from partner breweries and carefully selected coffee from Campos Coffee.
The Bar/Coffee shop will be a casual place where you can relax and watch the distillers in action or just catch up on street press goings on in a restored inner city warehouse setting. It will serve as a space to wait for your cut from Uncle Rocco's or just past time and enjoy local craft spirits and beer. Regular events will be held on weekends and the facility will trade various hours between from 7am to 11pm.
A liquor licence is already held for the property (Lic. No. 36142884).
Melbourne Moonshine are seeking funds to help build things like - bar and back bar as well as purchase equipment like fridges, ice machine and glass washers. These are just some examples of how the Pozible money will help this new place to hang out become a reality.
The Challenges
The only obstacles we see are obtaining the target dollars. We have a liquor licence, have great friends in hospitality such as Campos who are already supporting us and we a great mates with the folk at Uncle Roccos. This is a match made in heaven.
Melbourne Moonshine T-shirt
AS Colour, Black T-shirt printed front and back. Feature small logo on front and large Melbourne Moonshine Logo on back.
Bottle of Single Cask Moonshine - Cask 001
Melbourne Moonshine are set to launch their first ever 'aged' expression - The Single Cask Range. This is for a bottle from Cask Number 001. There is only 200 Bottles available.
Starting a Distillery Q&A
A one on one session with the two founders of Melbourne Moonshine. This will be an opportunity to ask what questions you might have about setting up a distillery. Branding, ATO paperwork, Trends, Markets, Distribution, Consumers, Distilling. This is for an informal session and will not include paperwork provided by us. Price is for 2 people. Session will go for 2 hours. Will finish with a cocktail.
10 person Drinks Catered Function at Distillery
This is for a 10 person function at the Melbourne Moonshine Distillery located in South Melbourne. Price includes drinks (range of Melbourne Moonshine Cocktails and Soft drinks) for up to 10 people for four hours. Additional food and beer catering can be arranged based on budget and taste (is additional to this prize). Dates and times TBC.
Distillers Masterclass
Our distiller Ben whom has been distilling for over 20 years will run you through the step by step process of distilling. From grain types and properties, mashing, fermenting and distilling - the full process. Groups limited to 4 people and each person will receive sample of what they distilled every 3 months until the 2 year mark when you will be invited back to discuss the outcomes and take home a bottle that they sign. Class date is TBC - after March.
1 Year of Coffee and Beer
Reward is for 1 coffee and 1 beer every weekday (mon-fri) for 1 whole year. Excludes two week break over Christmas. Collected at the Melbourne Moonshine Coffee Shop/Bar.
50 Person Drinks Catered Function at Distillery
This is for a function of up to 50 people and includes cocktail service of Melbourne Moonshine Cocktails. Exclusive use of the distillery for the function period. Includes all staff, music and drinks for four hours. Additional drinks and food catering available for added cost and by arrangement. Dates and Times TBC
100l Barrel of Single Malt Whisky
Made in the traditional styles of Scotch Whisky, we are selling one of only a handful of Single Malt Whisky Barrels we have made. Price includes excise. We can even bottle the barrel once ready if you decide to leave it here until it matures. Barrel with new make spirit in it will be available February. It will be matured Whisky by February 2019. It will be your choice to leave the barrel with us until its matured or take it home and mature yourself. Barrelled at 63%. Port Barrel. 100l.