LESS than three kilometres out of Yackandandah, along the Epic mountain bike trail, past the gorge, along the Yackandandah Creek and surrounded by tall gum trees, you will find the award–winning Yack Creek Distillery.

The pristine waters of the Yackandandah Creek were once known for their alluvial gold deposits, and now those same waters provide the lifeblood for the distillery's craft beer and spirits.

The creek is also home to the Blue Murray Spiny Crayfish, with the creature's head and front claws making up their creative logo.

Visitors are invited to experience the Yack Creek Distillery range of spirits, rum, craft beers, gin and whisky in the peaceful surroundings.

Create a platter from a selection of cheese, dips, olives, pastes and salami or bring your own picnic to enjoy on the grass, on a wooden daybed with pillows, couches, on stools around a wine barrel, at one of the picnic tables or at the stool and bar set ups.

Yack Creek Distillery was announced as Victorian Champion Distillery 2020 with a string of gold, silver and bronze medal wins for a number of their rum, whisky and gin varieties, so make sure you request a tasting paddle so you can try them all and rate your favourite.

Bringing your four–legged children is encouraged and welcomed, but for the most relaxing day, leave the two–legged ones at home because the grass and gorgeous surrounds are for you to enjoy – they have plenty of parks for that.