A black and white photo of a Marty and Ed smiling indoors, with shelves and equipment in the background.

Our Story

The idea of starting a distillery came to us back in 2014 after some experiments with a home still. A trip to Tasmania made us realise we could do this on a slightly larger scale.

After years of working evenings and weekends, we started production in August 2019 with two modest stills creating the drinks we love. We’ve developed gins, vodka, rums, and liqueurs, constantly experimenting with new ingredients and combining flavours to create the next generation of drinks. Premium Spirits - Crafted with Passion.

At Banks & Solander, we’re all about quality, community, and sustainability. We source the finest ingredients, carefully distil each batch, and pour our hearts into every bottle. Our cellar door is open on Saturdays, and we love chatting with everyone who drops by. Plus, we’re pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry mates along!

We’re not just about making spirits; we’re about making connections. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or new to craft spirits, we’re here to share our knowledge and passion with you.

Come visit us at the distillery, have a taste, and see what we’re all about.

Cheers!

A black and white drawing of pine branches with pinecones and berries.

Meet the Team

  • A smiling man with a beard and mustache wearing a blazer and shirt, standing in a dimly lit indoor setting.

    Marty Svehla - Owner/Head Distiller

    PhD in bio-medical science and loves experimenting with recipes and techniques in the Distillery.

  • Black and white photo of a woman smiling, wearing glasses and a black shirt that says 'Banks & Solander,' in a workshop or industrial setting.

    Ed Svehla - Owner/Head of Marketing

    Social media, admin and all the behind the scenes operations required to run a Distillery.

  • Black-and-white photo of a woman smiling in a bar or restaurant setting, wearing a t-shirt with the text 'Banks & Solander.'

    Sam Stefani - Distiller

    Bachelor of Science in Fermentation and runs the day to day operations of the distillery.

  • A smiling man with long hair, wearing a black shirt with a logo that reads 'Banks & Solander Distillery,' standing inside a rustic workshop or brewery with shelves and equipment in the background.

    Lucas Bucton - Sales Rep/Brand Ambassador

    Brings a wealth of cocktail knowledge to his role in wholesale Sales.

  • A young man with a beard and mustache wearing a cap, a necklace with a ring pendant, and a T-shirt that says 'Banks & Solander Distributing' standing in front of a textured wall.

    Zac Elms - Event Staff

    Markets, Events and tastings.

  • A happy black and white dog with a white snout and black patches, looking to the side with its mouth open, showing its teeth and tongue.

    Frank - Distillery Dog

    Customer greeter and staff morale.

  • Fynn Svehla - Event Staff

    Markets, Events staff.

Three people laughing and talking at a table inside a rustic room with wooden shelves and bottles in the background.

“Inspired by the botanicals that Sir Joseph Banks & Dr Daniel Solander catalogued, our Signature Gin boasts a big, bold and botanical forward flavour profile. Being a modern contemporary style gin, it highlights some of the unique, native botanicals that Australia has to offer .”