Nonesuch is a family owned and operated distillery established by Rex and Annette in 2015.
Initially, Nonesuch Distillery was established to be a gin distillery. We were keen to create gins that spoke of "place" by using some local botanicals alongside the more traditional ingredients. This saw us develop our Sloe Gin using sloes from old hedgerows around the state.
In 2017 Chris joined his dad, Rex, and Annette at the distillery and bought with him a passion to create Nonesuch whisky. Chris' dedication, research and passion has resulted in the creation of Nonesuch Single Malt and the distinctive Nonesuch Single Grain Whiskies.
REX BURDON
It was a chance meeting in 2014 with the godfather of Australian distilling, Bill Lark, that cemented Rex's idea for bringing a craft distillery into reality.
Working with family in a business that is new and in an industry that is still young is just amazingly enjoyable. Making great spirits on this amazing island alongside Chris and Annette; that’s what makes me want to leap out of bed of a morning.
5 QUESTIONS:
Name a "must see" Tasmanian location?
The southeast region including Marion Bay Beach and the amazing natural features (Tasmans Arch, Devils Kitchen, Tessellated Pavement) at Eaglehawk Neck.
Favourite food?
Can’t go past fresh Tassie scallops or freshly caught flathead.
Must watch movie?
Got to be A Beautiful Mind. (2nd pick – Life is Beautiful)
Which celebrity would you most like to get a drink with?
Gave a lot of thought to this one and settled on Neale Daniher. The reason? I reckon he would be terrific company and I reckon I would leave a better bloke after spending time with such a genuinely brave man.
Drink of choice?
Easy, a classic dirty martini made with Nonesuch Dry Gin (one olive, good splash of the olive brine in a perfectly chilled glass).
ANNETTE LODEWIKUS
Annette helped Rex plan the distillery back in 2014 and was instrumental in the botanical selection for the gin and for the unique character of our sloe gin.
With Rex dealing with distilling and marketing Annette resigned from her then job and took over the 101 other tasks like bottling, labelling, accounting, invoicing, getting online orders packed and sent etc. These days Annette is mostly found dealing with the record keeping and accounts but still enjoys getting back onto the production floor whenever she can.
Getting to chat to and know all those terrific hospitality workers and retailers who sell our products makes this an enjoyable job. I get to meet some wonderful people.
5 QUESTIONS:
Name a "must see" Tasmanian location?
My “must see” is the Bay of Fires region on the Tasmanian East Coast. The red granite rocks, crystal clear blue water and the small beaches with the whitest sand possible make this a really beautiful area.
Favourite food?
Roast lamb with buttered Pink Eye potatoes and roast veggies.
Must watch movie?
Beaches is my all-time favourite movie.
Which celebrity would you most like to get a drink with?
Bette Midler would have to be my celebrity pick to have a drink with.
Drink of choice?
A Nonesuch Dry Gin with a dry tonic and frozen green grapes replacing the ice.
CHRIS BURDON
Chris joined the team in 2017 with the focused goal of producing and releasing some amazing small cask, single malts as well as creating a Nonesuch grain whisky.
While strongly committed to maintaining the fantastic standard of single malts that Tassie has become renowned for, Chris' drive for creating has seen the recent release of the Nonesuch Grain Whiskies, created from varying ratios of corn, rye and barley. This brings a very different style of whisky into the Tasmanian craft whisky scene.
It is such an amazing feeling to see a person take home something you have put so much care and attention into creating, thinking about the enjoyment they will have or the memories that will be created around opening that bottle is a very special thing.
5 QUESTIONS:
Name a "must see" Tasmanian location?
I always tell anyone visiting Tasmania to not get stuck in Hobart. Tassie is so much more than the city. The small towns are where you want to be.
Favourite food?
Can't pass up a good pub meal. Standard for me is a nice steak or a classic pub parmi.
Must watch movie?
Has to be old school action or bit of Sci-Fi. Back To the Future, The Rock or Die Hard.
Which celebrity would you most like to get a drink with?
I think Nick Offerman would be a crack up to share a couple of drams with.
Drink of choice?
Nonesuch Triple Grain, usually neat or occasionally with a block of ice. I'm particularly fond of the ex-bourbon or new American oak finishes.
