Frequently asked questions

Reed & Co Distillery is a distillery, bar and restaurant in Bright, Victoria, producing our own spirits. Guests can visit for cocktails, Spirit Tastings, dinner at Koji Bird Restaurant and takeaway bottleshop sales.

Reed & Co Distillery was founded by chef-turned-distillers Rachel Reed and Hamish Nugent in Bright, Victoria in 2016. Together, they bring a background in hospitality, distilling and flavour-led food and drink to everything Reed & Co creates. With a passion for Japanese fermentation and local ingredients, Hamish & Rachel have continued to refine their craft and produce unique spirits right here in Bright.

Koji Spirits are crafted using traditional Japanese techniques. We produce our own Koji using high-quality Australian grains, which undergo a controlled fermentation process. This results in a unique and flavorful spirit that reflects our commitment to quality and balanced flavors.

Reed & Co. Distillery brings together a working distillery, cocktail bar, tasting room, bottleshop and restaurant in one venue. We are known for our award-winning Gin, our Australian-first Koji Spirits Shochu, and a hospitality experience shaped by both local ingredients and Japanese influence at our on-site restaurant, Koji Bird.

Yes, Reed & Co .Distillery produces its own spirits in Bright, Victoria. Our range includes Gin, Australian Koji Spirits Shochu, Alternative Spirits, and other unique small-batch releases.