Archie Rose Distilling Co.

Archie Rose Distilling Co. is a Sydney microdistillery known for its handcrafted gin, vodka and whisky.[1][2] It is the first independent distillery of craft spirits in Sydney since 1853.

Archie Rose Distilling Co.
TypePrivate
IndustryDistilled Beverage, Hospitality
Founded2014
FounderWill Edwards
HeadquartersSydney, NSW, Australia
ProductsSpirits (Gin, Vodka, Rye Whiskey, Single Malt Whisky, Rum)
Websitehttps://archierose.com.au

History

Archie Rose Distilling Co. was founded by Will Edwards in March, 2015 in Rosebery, NSW, initially retailing three products (Signature Dry Gin, Original Vodka & White Rye). Although the idea of starting a distillery in Sydney had been in his mind for some time, the strategic planning of launching Archie Rose started after his visit to some of the first established distilleries since the prohibition in New York and Brooklyn in December 2012.[3][4][5][6]

Edwards gained practical knowledge in Tasmania where he met with some of the pioneers of the modern Australian distilling industry, including Bill Lark of Lark Distillery, Peter Bignell of Belgrove Distillery and the distillers at Redlands Distillery. He learned how these distilleries had set up, their approach to production, and drew upon their ion. Archie Rose is currently in business with the three distilleries.[7][8]

Edwards enlisted Peter Bailly, Australia's only still maker at the time, to hand-build three copper pot stills, all steam heated by a gas-powered steam boiler.[9][10]

Archie Rose Distilling Co. currently produces vodka, gin and whisky.[11] Since 2015, the company has provided its customers with the opportunity to create their own Tailored Spirits including gin, vodka and whisky, via an online platform that guides them through the process.[12]

In 2017, Archie Rose Distilling Co. partnered up with P&O Cruises in order to serve Archie Rose's hand-crafted spirits onboard Pacific Explorer cruises.[13]

Awards and recognition

Over the years, Archie Rose Distilling Co. won a number of awards for their spirits, as well as design.[14]

  • 2015 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
  • 2015 A’Design Award & Competition - Silver A' Packaging Design Award[19]
  • 2016 The International Wine & Spirit Competition
    • Archie Rose White Rye, Signature Dry Gin, Original Vodka - Best Packaging Design Range of the Year
    • Archie Rose White Rye - Silver 2016
    • Archie Rose Original Vodka - Silver Outstanding 2016
    • Archie Rose White Rye and Original Vodka - Packaging Gold
    • Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin - Packaging Gold Outstanding 2016[20][21]
    • Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin - Gin & Tonic Silver 2016[22][23][24]
  • 2017 New York World Wine & Spirits Awards - World's Best Unaged Whisky[25]
  • 2017 SIP Awards - Best Australian Gin, Platinum Medal[26]
  • 2017 American Distilling Institute Awards
    • International Contemporary Rectified Gin[27]
    • International Rectified Vodka – Residual Base Character[28]

References
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  8. "Archie Rose Distilling Co founder Will Edwards. Taking Australian spirits to the world! | Podcast Interview". Hot & Delicious: Rocks The Planet!. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  9. Thomsen, Simon (8 August 2016). "MASTERS OF THEIR CRAFT: How this small Sydney distillery became a world beater". Business Insider Australia. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  10. "Peter Bailly, the still making cider man who's loving Tasmania's whisky boom". Financial Review. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
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  14. "Judging Awards - American Distilling Institute". American Distilling Institute. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
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  18. Lacey, Stephen (7 October 2015). "Aussie bar grabs top international design award". Executive Style. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  19. Studios, OMC Design. "A' Design Award and Competition - Archie Rose Distilling Co Spirits Range Packaging Press Kit". competition.adesignaward.com. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  20. "International Wine & Spirit Competition 2016 - The Trophy Winners, Spirits". 21 November 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  21. "Gin boom brings new record for IWSC entries". www.thedrinksbusiness.com. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  22. "Archie Rose White Rye | IWSC International Wine & Spirits Competition". www.iwsc.net. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  23. "Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin | IWSC International Wine & Spirits Competition". www.iwsc.net. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  24. "Archie Rose triumphs at International Wine & Spirits Awards 2016". www.drinkscentral.com.au. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  25. "Behind the Scenes with: Will Edwards from Archie Rose Distilling Co". Smudge Eats. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  26. "Australia scores at the 2017 Sip Awards". www.drinkscentral.com.au. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  27. Gortan, Renata. "International awards are just the tonic for local gin distillers". The Daily Telegraph.
  28. "Australia scoops Best International Whisky, Vodka & Gin at the ADIs". www.drinkscentral.com.au. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
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