About the Organiser

Distilled™ was founded and is produced by Mick Turner, a seasoned event creator with a background in national conferences and niche consumer experiences. With over two decades of leadership across military service, offshore operations, and live event production, Mick brings a unique blend of precision, storytelling, and regional insight to every project.

Driven by a deep passion for the Australian craft spirits industry and a commitment to supporting independent distillers beyond the metro scene, Mick launched Distilled™ as a national roadshow designed to connect producers with new, highly engaged regional audiences. The result is a roaming, high-quality tasting series that champions craft over crowd, and authenticity over hype - putting small producers on big stages in the places that matter most.