Born and raised in Golden Bay, Cory originally trained as a graphic designer before becoming a chef. His attention to detail and creativity are a perfect match for a distiller, and his engineering skills are invaluable in a Distillery where equipment doesn’t always play ball. At home Cory enjoys home distilling and brewing, whilst raising young twins with his partner. He’s also a dab hand with a sewing machine and supports his partner’s sustainable clothing business Dare Darla.
Cory Turner
Distiller
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