The Sydney Gin Festival is returning this October. Bringing together 62 of Australia’s most exciting craft gin distillers, the event will showcase more than 300 boutique gins. If you want to experience the best of Sydney’s cocktail scene in one sweep, this is it.
Sydney Gin Festival
Set to take place over three days, the festival promises to showcase the traditional gin in a whole new light. Top crafters from around the country will be participating including heavyweights like Archie Rose, Turner Stillhouse and Never Never Distilling. New and upcoming brands like Hickson House in the Rocks, Prohibition Liquor Co and Kangaroo Island distillery will also make their presence felt.
Other names you can look forward to include Cape Byron and Barossa Distilling. Keep your glasses at the ready because you’ll be sampling gin throughout your session courtesy of Long Rays. Expect delicious tonic mixers and soda with your G&T samples.
And that’s not all. You’ll also get a chance to chat with the distillers and chow down on gourmet treats prepared at the venue. The festival consists of 3 four-hour long sessions and tickets include a tote bag and a tasting glass to take home. Find the full list of distillers here. Don’t let La Nina ruin your plans and make your way to this cracking event instead.