Our Review
Hickson House distillery is nestled right by the Sydney Harbour Bridge, within The Rocks in the heart of Sydney. The core of the distillery is rooted in its setting, honouring and celebrating the area and even going so far as to make use of some of the botanicals that can be found there. The distillery’s founders have a deep understanding of the hospitality industry that keeps them rooted in consumer experience. They appreciate that gin drinkers are a particular crowd and develop different gins to suit diverse styles and uses. They have the temerity to give options even within their core products by having their ‘Classic Dry’ and ‘Australian Dry’ sit side-by-side at the very heart of their range. This foresight means they can appeal to those who like very classic styles of gin, and those who love the spirit for the peculiar botanicals one might find, and supports the curation of a more tailored experience with the brand. Their insight and expertise in distillation help make their limited and unique expressions particularly engaging, often pushing botanicals and flavour combinations in captivating and intriguing spirits. By celebrating local products and sourcing their botanicals from their own neighborhood, they bring each of their spirits back to the heart of their brand.
-JESS CLAYFIELD
Specialities
Gin, Whisky, Liqueurs, Vodka, Aperitifs/Amaro
Cellar Door
Information
Your distillery tour commences with a welcome drink at our incredible 8 metre high front bar. Most enjoy a Gin and Tonic to take on their distillery tour, but non-alcoholic options are available too. Next, we take you into our working distillery to discover the process to make our award winning gin. You will learn about the gin making process and the science behind it in a 15-minute tour. We’ll then move to the bar where we will take you through a tasting of our four core gins, with the option to pair tonic and ice for a mini Hickson House G&T. Our tour guides will also be showing you how to make two easy cocktails to make at home. All distillery tours come with a $10 discount on any purchase made at our distillery cellar door, which stocks all of our gin products, Hickson House merchandise and a few exciting pantry and drink cabinet staples. This experience is located in a truly unique spot of Sydney right under the Harbour Bridge.
Hours
Tues–Wed 4–10, Thurs–Fri 4–12, Sat 11–12, Sun 11–6
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Food
Information
The food menu is inspired by native Australian ingredients and some dishes are created with byproducts of the distilling process to reduce food wastage and forge a strong link between our gin and the drinks and food we offer. Join us on a taste journey where every sip and every bite are a celebration of Australia.
Cuisine
Modern Australian
Hours
Tues–Wed 4–10, Thurs–Fri 4–12, Sat 11–12, Sun 11–6
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Details
| Head Distiller |
Tim Stones |
| City |
Sydney |
| Address |
6 Hickson Rd,The Rocks Sydney NSW 2000
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| Established |
2021 |
| Opening Hours |
Tues–Wed 4–10, Thurs–Fri 4–12, Sat 11–12, Sun 11–6 |
| Telephone |
+61 2 8999 3852
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| Website |
hicksonhouse.com.au
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| Social Media |