Archie Rose Distilling Co.
Company typePrivate
IndustryDistilled Beverage, Hospitality
Founded2014; 10 years ago (2014)
FounderWill Edwards
HeadquartersSydney, NSW, Australia
ProductsSpirits (Gin, Vodka, Rye Whiskey, Single Malt Whisky, Rum)
Websitehttps://archierose.com.au

Founded in 2014 and located in Sydney, Australia – just a few kilometres south of the city – Archie Rose Distilling Co. is Australia’s most highly awarded distillery. As one of the first independent distilleries in Sydney since 1853, it strives to re-define Australia’s rich tradition in distilling by producing a diverse range of whiskies, gins, vodkas and rums, as well as one-off collaborations, limited releases and spirits experiences.

History

Archie Rose Distilling Co. was founded in Sydney by Will Edwards in 2014. Edwards began research in 2012, with visits to New York distilleries,[1][2][3][4] and through meetings with other Australian distillers.[5][6]

Upon returning to Sydney, Edwards commissioned Peter Bailly, Australia's only still maker at the time, to hand-build three copper pot stills which are steam heated by a gas-powered steam boiler.[7][8]

Archie Rose launched in March 2015 as both a Distillery and Bar located in Rosebery, Sydney. The company initially produced three spirits, Signature Dry Gin, Original Vodka and White Rye—though casks of Rye and Single Malt Whisky were laid down early, with the Archie Rose whiskies launching in 2019 and 2020 respectively.[9]

As a multi-spirit distillery, Archie Rose now produces whisky, gin, vodka and rum across two ranges, including the Signature Range and Fundamental Spirits range. The Signature Range features Signature Dry Gin, Distiller’s Strength Gin, Native Botanical Vodka, Rye Malt Whisky, Single Malt Whisky and White Cane, and the Fundamental Spirits range features True Cut Vodka, Double Malt Whisky and Straight Dry Gin, along with a range of Bottled Cocktails and pre-mix whisky, gin and vodka cans.[10]

In 2020, Archie Rose moved its distillery operations to Banksmeadow, Sydney.[11] The original Rosebery distillery, located next to the Archie Rose Bar, was converted into an event space where spirits experiences are hosted every week, including Blend Your Own Gin Classes, Cocktail Masterclasses, and more.

Archie Rose has received numerous awards including World’s Best Rye Whisky for its Rye Malt Whisky (three-time winner), eight times Australia’s best Single Malt Whisky, World’s Best Unaged Whisky, World’s Best International Contemporary Gin, World’s Best Vodka, World’s Best Brand Identity, Australia’s Most Innovative Company and Best International Bar.[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

Edwards himself has been named Global Young Achiever of the Year by Spirits Business in 2020 and a Forbes 30 under 30 winner.[20][21]

References

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  5. ^ "Q&A: Archie Rose gin king Will Edwards". Australian Traveller. 19 September 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ Thomsen, Simon (8 August 2016). "MASTERS OF THEIR CRAFT: How this small Sydney distillery became a world beater". Business Insider Australia. Archived from the original on 10 April 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Peter Bailly, the still making cider man who's loving Tasmania's whisky boom". Financial Review. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
  9. ^ "Archie Rose Distilling Co. launches Red Gum Smoked Single Malt Whisky". Whiskey Magazine. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Archie Rose goes for the fundamentals with new range. Accessible range means "Australians can drink Australian all the time"". Drinks Trade. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  11. ^ Young, Andy (23 November 2020). "Archie Rose opens its new distillery". theshout.com.au. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Archie Rose: The World's Best Rye Whisky". The Oak Barrel. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  13. ^ Team, The Shout (7 August 2022). "ARCHIE ROSE PROVES THAT MALT MATTERS WHEN IT COMES TO WHISKY". The Shout. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  14. ^ "Top 10 Australian Whiskies". Liquor Loot. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  15. ^ Gortan, Renata (14 April 2017). "International awards are just the tonic for local gin distillers". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  16. ^ "Australia Named best in the world for whisky, vodka and Cabernet in Hong Kong". Drinks Trade. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  17. ^ "Archie Rose's Banksmeadow Distillery, Sydney, Australia". www.drinks-insight-network.com. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  18. ^ "AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies unveiled". Australian Financial Review. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  19. ^ "Archie Rose Distilling Co. and ACME Come Out on Top at Restaurant and Bar Design Awards". Broadsheet. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  20. ^ Kiely, Melita (2 December 2020). "The Spirits Business Awards 2020 winners". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  21. ^ "30 Under 30 Asia 2017: The Arts". Forbes. Retrieved 24 November 2023.

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