Winemaker
Adam Carpenter
- Discipline
- Winemaker
- Based in
- Adelaide, Australia

i. Biography
The gin work at Prohibition Liquor Co is positioned against a renewed market for the spirit, with Adam Carpenter founding the Adelaide, South Australia company and serving as CEO. The name is tied directly to that context: “We chose the name Prohibition because this is the largest boom in gin consumption since the Prohibition era. Gin is the fastest growing spirit in the world, bar none.”
The Path
The operating role at Prohibition Liquor Co has been continuous since 2015, with Adam Carpenter serving as founder and CEO.
The Work Today
The distillery business in Adelaide, South Australia is led by Adam Carpenter as founder and CEO of Prohibition Liquor Co. Its capital structure has also been opened to outside shareholders, framed by Carpenter as a South Australian brand using an Equity Capital Raise: “This is the first time in history a South Australian brand has opened for investment via an Equity Capital Raise – it means our loyal customers and anyone who has ever wanted to invest in a distillery can come on board as a shareholder.”
Signature
The Prohibition Liquor Co range associated with Adam Carpenter includes Prohibition Navy Strength Gin, Prohibition Original Gin, Shiraz Barred Aged Gin, Juniperus Gin, and London Dry Gin.
In Their Words “This is the first time in history a South Australian brand has opened for investment via an Equity Capital Raise – it means our loyal customers and anyone who has ever wanted to invest in a distillery can come on board as a shareholder.” “We chose the name Prohibition because this is the largest boom in gin consumption since the Prohibition era. Gin is the fastest growing spirit in the world, bar none.”
Acclaim
Recognition for Adam Carpenter’s gin work includes Double gold medal for Prohibition Original Gin, Silver medal for Shiraz Barrel Aged Gin, Campaign Innovator of the Year, Australia Country Winner for best London Dry Gin, and Australia Country Winner for best colour-changing gin.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Adam
What recognition has Adam Carpenter received?
Double gold medal for Prohibition Original Gin (2019).







