Trappers Hut Turkish Delight Liqueur

700ml, 30% ABV/VOL

This distinctive liqueur is inspired by the unmistakable flavours of traditional Turkish delight.  Delicate rose and musk notes are layered with a gentle sweetness, creating a fragrant and softly floral spirit.  Smooth and rounded on the palate, it finishes with a lingering confectionery-style sweetness reminiscent of the classic treat.

Western Tiers Distillery proudly supports The Mountain Huts Preservation Society and will donate $5.00 from every bottle purchased.

About Trappers Hut, the bottle’s namesake

The Trappers Hut, located beneath the Central Plateau escarpment in the Mersey Valley on the way to the Walls of Jerusalem, is one of the few remaining snarer’s huts in Tasmania’s highlands. Originally built in 1946 by brothers Dick and Ray “Boy” Miles, alongside Roy and Alistar “Shot” Walters, the hut served as a shelter for trappers during harsh winters. Skins from trapped animals were nailed to the walls to dry in the heat and smoke of the fire. Both families had deep roots in the Mole Creek district, and the hut became a symbol of their livelihood and resilience.

By the late 1980s, the hut required restoration. In 1988, the Mersey High Plains Society (MHPS) began discussions with the Department of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage, supported by the Forestry Commission. Demolition and rebuilding began in April 1989, relying entirely on volunteer labour. Over 3,800 hours were contributed across 18 consecutive monthly working bees. Materials were sourced locally: timber beams and slabs came from the surrounding bush, while roof shingles were split in Mole Creek and flown in by helicopter.

The rebuilt hut was officially opened on 8 December 1990, attended by around 70 people, including Dick Miles, who made the journey on horseback to see the hut he had helped construct nearly half a century earlier.