Brand Tas

“As a kid [Bridport] was the best place to grow up. The community is very supportive—I feel like it’s given me so many opportunities."

"No matter what happens we cannot undo the past. But to have the broader Tasmanian community stand with us to recognise us for who we are, to recognise our rights and aspirations – wouldn’t that be something."

"Oh my sister and I, we cried and cried when we had to leave Linda. We cried for weeks. It should not be a forgotten place. It’s full of life.”

"The tree that’s taken centuries to grow, the many hands that it’s gone through to get to you. There’s a real responsibility in what you choose to do with that."

"Literally I fell in love with [the idea]. Having my own whisky, starting afresh, being able to have a legacy – a gift – for my family if we could be successful."