Hickson House

What Hickson House does

Hickson House Distilling Co. is an Australian craft spirits producer founded in 2021 by hospitality entrepreneurs Mikey and Julian, who previously bootstrapped The Barber Shop (launched 2012) into what the company describes as Australia's award-winning gin destination. The company sits within the Barrelhouse Group, a Sydney-based hospitality holding, and produces a portfolio of premium gins (Classic Dry, Australian Dry, Oyster Shell, Wild Peach, Harbour Bridge, Harbour Strength, Sloe Gin) plus an Australian-wheat vodka, gift packs, and branded merchandise. Its core technical differentiator is a single-shot distillation process in which all botanicals are added to the still at once rather than via sequential vapor infusion, requiring batch-by-batch precision and combined with Australian native botanicals (finger lime, aniseed myrtle, old man saltbush, lemon aspen, lilly pilly, native thyme) plus signature coastal inputs (Sydney Rock Oyster shells, seaweed). Pricing is positioned at the premium end of craft, with bottles ranging from $30 for 200ml to $95 for navy-strength Harbour Strength Gin. Distribution spans direct-to-consumer e-commerce (flat $10 national delivery), a temporarily-closed distillery door at The Rocks (now relocating to Marrickville due to fire safety compliance), and wholesale listings through Dan Murphy's, Vintage Cellars, First Choice, and a long tail of NSW independents, alongside hospitality back-bar placements. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company operates without any apparent external venture or institutional capital.

Name

Hickson House

Legal name

Hickson House Distilling Co.

Website

https://hicksonhouse.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hickson House Distilling Co. is an Australian craft distillery producing premium gin and vodka using Australian native botanicals and single-shot distillation, selling direct-to-consumer online, through NSW retail chains and independents, and to hospitality back-bar accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Spirits Distillery

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

akta.pro primary industry

Distilled Spirits Production & Distilling (AFAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Craft Distilleries & Microdistilleries (THAFALAH), Spirits Distillery Tours & Tastings (Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka) (THAJAGAF), Producer-Owned Retail & Bottle Shops (On-site) (THAFALAL)

Keywords

• Craft gin distillery
• Australian spirits
• Wild botanical gin
• Small-batch vodka
• Distillery experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Spirits Sales: One-time purchase model for gin and vodka products sold directly through e-commerce and retail channels. Products include Australian Dry Gin, Classic Dry Gin, Oyster Shell Gin, Wild Peach Gin, Harbour Strength Gin, Harbour Bridge Gin, Sloe Gin, and Vodka.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel (navy unisex t-shirts), cocktail accessories (gin martini olives), and gift packs.
3. Distillery Tours: Paid distillery tours at $50 per person, including welcome G&T, guided tour of production facility, tasting of four core gins, and cocktail-making demonstration. Tours operate Thursday-Sunday with 2pm and 4pm slots.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hickson House Distilling Co. is an Australian craft distillery that produces a portfolio of premium small-batch gins and vodka using a single-shot distillation process with Australian native botanicals (finger lime, aniseed myrtle, lemon aspen, lilly pilly, native thyme, old man saltbush) and coastal ingredients (Sydney Rock Oyster Shells, seaweed). The range spans Classic Dry Gin, Australian Dry Gin, Oyster Shell Gin, Wild Peach Gin, Harbour Bridge Gin, Harbour Strength Gin, a limited-release Sloe Gin collaboration, and a small-batch Australian wheat vodka, sold via direct e-commerce, retail chains, independent NSW bottle shops, and hospitality venues with supplementary distillery tours and branded merchandise.

Product overview

Hickson House Distilling Co. is an Australian gin distillery producing a portfolio of craft spirits centered around gin, with one vodka offering. The core gin range includes Classic Dry Gin (London dry-style), Oyster Shell Gin (coastal-inspired with oyster shells), Wild Peach Gin (fruity with native wild peaches), Australian Dry Gin (bold with native botanicals), Harbour Bridge Gin (tribute gin with native ingredients), and Harbour Strength Gin (high ABV navy-strength variant). Limited releases include Sloe Gin (collaboration with Crawley's Bartender Syrups). The company also offers a Vodka made from Australian wheat. Complementary products include a Gin Gift Pack featuring multiple gin variants and a Bold Shiraz Cup, barware such as Gin Martini Olives, and branded apparel including t-shirts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classic Dry Gin A London dry-style gin with juniper, coriander, and Australian Salt Bush salinity at 40% ABV, available in 200ml, 500ml, and 700ml sizes for retail and DTC consumers.
• Australian Dry Gin A bold Australian dry gin with juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, liquorice root, orange peel, oolong tea, native thyme, finger lime, and aniseed myrtle, available in 700ml and 200ml.
• Oyster Shell Gin A coastal-inspired gin with Sydney Rock Oyster Shells, seaweed, finger lime, ruby grapefruit, and Old Man Saltbush at 40% ABV, available in 500ml and 700ml for premium gin consumers and cocktail enthusiasts.
• Wild Peach Gin A bright, fruity gin with wild peaches, juniper, orange peel, cassia bark, and cloves at 37.5% ABV, available in 500ml.
• Harbour Bridge Gin A tribute gin with juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, aniseed myrtle, lemon aspen, and lilly pilly at 42% ABV, available in 700ml.
• Harbour Strength Gin A navy-strength gin at 57% ABV with bold juniper, coriander, angelica, orris root, citrus, and native saltbush, available in 700ml.
• Sloe Gin (Limited Release) A limited release collaboration with Jason Crawley and Crawley's Bartender Syrups, featuring Tasmanian sloe berries steeped in Hickson House Australian Dry Gin, 25% ABV, available in 500ml.
• Hickson House Vodka A small-batch vodka distilled from pure Australian wheat and active charcoal-filtered for a clean, smooth finish, 38% ABV, available in 700ml.
• Gin Martini Olives A 375ml jar of green olives designed for garnishing Hickson House gin martinis at home, sold through DTC and retail channels.
• Navy Unisex T-Shirt A premium navy crew neck t-shirt with Hickson House gold badge logo on the front and white/gold Distilling Co. logo on the back, 100% cotton, designed in Australia.
• Distillery Tour Experience A 45–60 minute paid distillery tour at $50 per person including welcome G&T, guided tour of the production facility, tasting of four core gins, and cocktail-making demonstration, with $10 redeemable on purchases.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jason Crawley / Crawley's Bartender SyrupscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLimited release Sloe Gin collaboration with Jason Crawley and Crawley's Bartender Syrups. Sloe berries are foraged from Tasmania and steeped for months in Hickson House Australian Dry Gin combined with Crawley's Sugar Syrup made from 100% Australian sugar sourced directly from Australian farms.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Four Pillars Gin: Australia's most prominent craft gin distillery, founded in Healesville (VIC) in 2013. Directly comparable as a craft Australian gin maker with native botanicals, multiple SKUs, distillery tours, and national retail distribution.
• Stone Pine Distillery: Western Australian family-owned craft distillery producing gin and other spirits using native botanicals. Comparable as a small-batch craft producer with retail and DTC channels.
• Manly Spirits Co. Sydney/Northern Beaches craft distillery producing gin and vodka using Australian native and marine botanicals. Closely comparable on coastal botanical positioning, Sydney origin, and DTC + retail model.
• Archie Rose Distilling Co. Sydney-based craft distillery producing gin, vodka, whisky and other spirits. Most directly comparable on geography (NSW), craft credentials, hospitality-channel distribution, and multi-category spirits portfolio.
• Never Never Distilling Co. South Australian craft gin distillery focused on juniper-forward and coastal-style gins with multiple SKUs. Comparable on craft credentials, premium pricing, and Australian native botanical sourcing.
• West Winds Gin: Margaret River (WA) craft gin distillery using Australian botanicals (wattle seed, sea parsley). Comparable on craft premium positioning, native-botanical differentiation, and broad retail distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Bombay Sapphire: Global premium gin brand with vapor-infusion distillation and broad retail presence. Comparable on premium gin positioning and Australian retail availability; represents the incumbent competitive threat.
• Tanqueray: Global mass-premium gin brand owned by Diageo. Comparable as a multi-SKU gin competitor in Australian on-premise and retail channels, with significantly broader scale and distribution.

Emerging players

• Regal Rogue Vermouth: Australian craft vermouth producer already partnering with Hickson House on the Bold Shiraz Cup Limited Edition. Comparable as a fellow Barrelhouse Group / NSW craft spirits brand targeting cocktail-led occasions.
• Sullivans Cove Whisky: Tasmanian craft whisky distillery with a similar premium craft spirits positioning, awards profile, and DTC + international export channels. Adjacent category (whisky vs. gin) but directly comparable on craft premium strategy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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