our story ~
our story ~
We’re chefs turned distillers, passionate about bringing authentic spirits to Australian lips.
It all began over a decade ago when we decided to pursue distilling full-time. The goal was to create authentic Australian spirits to be poured in venues and households across the country.
First came White Light Vodka, launched in 2014 followed by Triple G Gin in 2019.
Our small batch passion project, Walter Whisky, came next, launching in 2023 after 5 years ageing in Hungarian oak.
Brendon Mitchell & Katie Krauss ~Luna Hueca Founders
FROM TEQUILA, MEXICO TO A TOWN NEAR YOU
Margarita anyone?
A few years ago we set our sights on agave spirits.
Choosing to honour the ancient traditions of Tequila making, we turned to the red soils of Jalisco, Mexico for Luna Hueca production.
Tequila, Mexico ~ From Above
Tequila vs mezcal
An Australian small business producing Tequila? Yep, you read that right!
What makes Luna Hueca a Tequila as opposed to just a mezcal?
Tequila is a specific type of mezcal, produced only in regions surrounding the city of Tequila.
Whilst Mezcal can be made from around 50 species of agave, Tequila can only be made with Blue Agave (aka. Agave Tequilana).
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE
In 2006, the Agave Landscape and Ancient Industrial Facilities of Tequila were officially declared a cultural UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tequila has been produced in this region since the 16th century and fermented agave drinks have been made here for at least two millennia.
All Tequila produced in this region is registered with the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT) and is assigned a distiller registration number.
This ensures that all Tequila is actually Tequila from Tequila!
