Introduction (The Hook & The Problem)

Think of a smooth vodka that not only tastes great, but also benefits the environment. This is the groundbreaking idea of St Duke’s Distillery. We looked to put a new and sustainable twist on distilling, which has primarily used grains or potatoes as a base for centuries. Next to our family business, Harvey Cheese, in the South West region of Western Australia, we faced a common cheesemaking challenge: waste. Specifically, we mean the nutritious, abundant liquid waste that makes its disposal a challenge for dairies. The challenge can be environmental too. We transform this environmental challenge into an innovative, award-winning solution. Our innovative waste challenge solves the problem of by-product dairy whey.

The Solution and The Process

The journey starts right after the cheese curds are separated. High quality cow's whey is not thrown away and is sent straight to the distillery instead. With the use of a natural fermentation process, we turn waste lactose sugars into alcohol. The conversion of lactose sugars into alcohol is a vital step in our zero waste initiative.

Closed Loop System: With Harvey Cheese, we have the ideal closed loop system. For our dairy partner, we are able to minimize their environmental impact and distillery waste by taking on the eco-friendly and sustainable 'next step'. Their waste product becomes our valued product.

The Distillation Difference: Our whey base is a far cleaner and more eco-friendly and sustainable ingredient when compared to potato or grain spirits which are far more resource intensive to grow and process. This is why we are able to distill in small, pure, artisanal batches, giving us the unique, subtly sweet flavor of the whey.

Smoother Result: The distinctive soft mouthfeel and clean finish of our vodka is proof that sustainability enhances quality.

The Uniqueness

St. Duke's is Australia's only distillery incorporating cow's whey into our spirits. Making our zero-waste approach truly unique. It goes beyond clever marketing. It's about local spirit and innovation. Balancing every element in the dairy process highlights the agricultural history of the Harvey area. Each St. Duke’s Whey Vodka reflects our commitment to distilling and sustaining Australian agriculture to a more positive future.

The Call to Action and Conclusion

Innovative spirit meets craft in our A1 Whey Vodka. Each sip tells the story of the clean, alluring flavour and the complex sweet aniseed notes born from our revolutionary zero-waste distilling process. You are truly supporting a family-owned business when you order St. Duke’s. Your premium spirit purchase actively supports the family distillery in South West WA for environmental innovation, sustainability and respect.

The difference is here for you. Purchase our range of Whey Vodka and Gin online.

Come to the distillery to see the closed-loop system in action, sample the spirits, and enjoy our café on-site!