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Blackwattle Distillery & Sixpenny Restaurant
Blackwattle Distillery is proud to have formed a collaboration with Sixpenny Restaurant to develop a gin that encapsulates the essence of Sydney's Inner West.Â
Featuring seasonal herbs grown in the Sixpenny Restaurant Garden, this dry gin showcases lemon verbena, anise hyssop, lemon balm, green apple and a touch of ruby grapefruit. A vibrant and verdant gin, with black pepper spice, bright citrus, and a herbaceous heart, perfected for sunny afternoons sipping a Gin & Tonic beneath flowering verbena.
Only served at Sixpenny Restaurant in Stanmore, and available by the bottle from Blackwattle Distillery.
inner west distillery trail
Discover the bold, the smooth and the unexpected at nine distilleries, who have joined together with Blackwattle Distilling Co. to create one unforgettable experience.
The Distillery
'Julia"
Our 120 litre copper pot still where the Spirit of the Inner West is distilled.
open door
Where all the Magic happens.
Distillery Door
Come in and sample the Spirit of the Inner West.
White Bay "Steelworks" Courtyard
Our distillery garden in it's infancy.
Production Line
Bottling, topping, sealing and labelling all done by hand in this space.
Barrels
Where the Angel's Share of the Spirit of the Inner West is paid.
Testimonials
We had a fantastic time at Blackwattle Distilling Co! Mark was great fun—super insightful and more than happy to answer all our questions about the distilling process. We learnt so much and really appreciated the behind-the-scenes look. We sampled a wide range and absolutely loved the vodkas and gins. Highly recommend a visit!
Kieran
Hidden next to White Bay Brewery lies this gem of a distillery. Some of the best vodka I’ve ever had; what vodka is supposed to taste like. And their gin! So diverse for such a small distillery. Incredibly good value and a truly delightful tasting experience with the owners. Will definitely be back. Would highly recommend.
Shellie Wilkes
Definitely worth a visit and a taste. They have some great gins and good vodkas. The guys here are fantastic and enthusiastic in showing you what they’ve crafted, and this shows in the quality of what they’ve make.
Rohan Martin
discover The Spirit of the Inner West
The Bay
On the banks of Blackwattle Bay, during the 2nd Lockdown of the covid pandemic, old school mates met up to exercise. Or so it appeared. Leashed dogs in one hand, G&T filled Thermoses in the other, lockdown restrictions were flouted and Blackwattle Distilling Company was born.
The Botanicals
Inspired by the history of Blackwattle Bay, the site of Australia's first legal distillery, and the people that live and work around it, our spirits use the best local and international ingredients to capture the true Spirit of The Inner West. Distilled and bottled in Rozelle, on the traditional lands of the Gadigal and Wangal People.
Our Award Winning Spirit Range
Dry Sydney Gin
40% ABV
Our Dry Sydney Gin has been created with Blackwattle Bay Landmark, The Sydney Fish Markets in mind. Juniper, lemon, black pepper and a range of spices make this gin the perfect companion to your favourite seafood. Awarded a Silver Medal at the Sydney Royal & Bronze at the Royal Melbourne Distilled Spirit Awards.
FIVE SCORE VODKA
50% ABV
Are your cocktails lacking a little punch? Our Five Score Vodka might be just what the doctor ordered. Our Australian Grain Vodka has been fortified by an extra 10% ABV (or a score of proof) meaning we can all drink less.....by volume! Our star performer with a Gold Medal (scoring 92/100) at the Sydney Royal Distilled Spirit Awards, and a Bronze in Queensland.
O.P. Sydney Gin
55% ABV
Thirteen botanicals have been carefully selected to create this Overproof Gin. Featuring Juniper, Cardamon, Lemon & Coriander Seed, enjoy this gin neat, in a cocktail or with your favourite mixer. Awarded Bronze at the Sydney Royal Distilled Spirit Awards, and also a Silver Medal for our Label Design.
Australian Grain Vodka
40% ABV
Our Australian Grain Vodka has been created using Australian grown wheat and native wattle seed. Distilled in our copper pot still, nothing else has been added to distract from the pure vodka flavour. A very consistent performer with Silver medals from both the Queensland and Sydney Royal Distilled Spirit Awards.
BLACKWATTLE DISTILLING CO.
Blackwattle Distillery's full range of 700ml bottles.
The Spirit of the Inner West.
IMPERIAL DRY GIN
47% ABV
The "Heads" & "Tails" from all our distillations are collected and redistilled with fresh botanicals in our "Queens Run". Extra juniper, ruby grapefruit and rosemary are added to create this premium dry gin for the true connoisseurs. Awarded Bronze Medals at both the Sydney and Melbourne Distilled Spirit Awards.
Label artwork by john wren
@johnwrenart
Art & Distilling
There’s a shared spirit between the art of distilling and the act of creating art itself. Both are rooted in a deep understanding that we are each part of a greater continuum, reliant on those who came before us, while shaping the path for those who follow. It is in the present that we find the freedom to explore inherited skills and knowledge, and to leave our own mark. Like a quiet whisper carried forward, what we create now gently echoes into tomorrow. In this way, both Art and Distilling become a celebration of the today.
