Newy Distillery is shaking up the Australian spirits market WORDS BY RIYA KIRAN The family-owned distillery showcases spirits with flare. Founded by Luke and Kimberly Storey, Newy Distillery first began brewing in the Storey’s shed. Flash forward two daughters and a global pandemic later, the distillery is a thriving business providing funky flavoured alcohol to all corners of Australia. “It all started following the birth of our first child. I was looking for a business I could do from home. Something that would give me flexibility with looking after our child – now children,” says Kimberly. “My husband, Luke, always had a passion for making quality spirits and has been making gin for over a decade, so we thought we would turn his passion into more than just a hobby.”