At Hillman Bros Distilling Co, we love gin for its crisp botanicals and bright juniper character. But sometimes, a spirit deserves a little patience. That’s where our barrel-aged gin comes in, where time, oak, and craft come together to create something truly unique.

What Makes It Special?

Our barrel-aged gin starts with the same careful distillation as our classic gin, made with locally-sourced botanicals. Then, it’s rested in carefully selected barrels, allowing the oak to impart warm vanilla, subtle spice, and a rich, golden hue. The result is a gin that is smooth, complex, and perfectly balanced.

The Barrel Story

Each barrel we use has its own personality:

• Ex-bourbon casks bring sweet vanilla and coconut notes
• Ex-wine casks lend delicate fruitiness and depth
• New oak barrels add bold spice and structure for a richer mouthfeel

We taste regularly, bottling only when the gin reaches the perfect harmony of botanicals and oak.

How to Enjoy

Barrel-aged gin is versatile, and we love it in many ways:

• Neat or over ice, to savour its full flavour
• Gin Old Fashioned, replacing whisky with our oak-aged gin
• Negroni or Martinez, where oak complements bitters and vermouth
• With a twist of orange peel, for a bright citrus lift

It’s a bridge between classic gin lovers and those who enjoy a more contemplative, sipping spirit.

Why We Love It

Barrel-aged gin embodies everything Hillman Bros stands for: patience, creativity, and craft. Every barrel tells a story, and every bottle is a unique expression of our Yass Valley distilling journey.

Juniper. Oak. Time. Hillman Bros Barrel-Aged Gin, where tradition meets experimentation.