conquer the challenges of starting up.
“Going forward about what the future of this brings, I know it’s going to be positive for King Island, and it will hopefully be a drawcard to bring more people to the island, or at least support the island in some way, shape or form. It doesn’t necessarily have to be me. “I’m a big picture, wider community type person, but for my own business, yeah, I’d like to see it help people have more confidence in what I do, because I still get questioned all the time. It’s not just asking the question, I’m being questioned. People don’t think that someone like me is capable of what I do. “My mentors have always said it’s the Happy Heidi personality and passion for what I do that’s going to lead the way to help others in the industry.” Heidi Weitjens’ King Island Distillery began as a dream anchored in the spirit of its island home. A decade later, it stands as a testament to the power of passion and persistence—a pioneer not just in craft distilling, but in carving a path for women in the industry. As each bottle leaves the distillery, it carries with it the essence of King Island, the spirit of its people, and the mark of a woman who dared to distil dreams into reality.
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