The news and noise associated with the explosion and proliferation of new Australian distilleries popping up everywhere tends to focus on Tasmania. New distilleries on the mainland probably feel they have to make a bit more noise for their heads to be noticed above the parapet. (I say “new” distilleries but, of course, by the time most consumers hear about or experience the product from a new distillery, the venture has been up and running for at least a couple of years). Which makes it all the more impressive and endearing when a distillery just quietly goes about its business and lets others do the talking for them. Joadja is one such distillery.