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We start with the idea that, if ¾ of your drink is the mixer, then you should use the best. Our founders Charles and Tim went back to the history books to find the finest sources for our ingredients; since we put the lid on our first bottle of our Premium Indian Tonic Water in 2005, we haven’t wavered in this single-minded mission to bring quality, flavour and choice back to mixers. Our award-winning mixers are now available in 74 countries and proudly served in 9 of the world's top 10 restaurants.

It all began in 2009, in a tiny workshop in Hammersmith, London. Our Founders, Sam, Fairfax and Jared had an unwavering belief in things well made - the way they used to be, the way they should be. Their mission was simple - to bring a London Dry Gin of truly uncompromising quality and character back to the city where it first earned its name. Smooth enough for a Martini, bold enough for a G&T, our London Dry Gin is truly something to behold. Every bottle of Sipsmith is hand crafted in genuinely small batches. Every drop of every batch is lovingly laboured over by hand, by our dedicated Distillers. No regimented timings, no automatic cuts, just a craftsman’s flair and a passion for gin well made. We believe this is the only way to craft spirits of this quality. We have since added to our collection a selection of our talented distillers' most delicious experimental gins, all inspired by our London Dry recipe, such as our Lemon Drizzle Gin and Sloe Gin. Each hand crafted gin is lovingly laboured in small batches in our London Distillery – the way it used to be, the way we believe it should be.

Since 2014, we’ve been crafting Australian spirits using local ingredients—grown under boundless blue skies in red ochre earth, where the land does the talking. We’re extremely proud to have won over 450 global awards, including World’s Best Rye Whisky (twice), Australia’s Best Single Malt Whisky (five times), and the World’s Best Gin. In 2026, we welcomed Australian legend Chris Hemsworth as co-owner of Archie Rose, alongside founder Will Edwards, marking a milestone in our journey to bring Australian grown and made spirits to the world. World's Best Rye Whisky - Four-Time Winner Australia's Best Single Malt Whisky - Five-Time Winner World's Best Gin Australia's Most Innovative Company (Retail, Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment) - Financial Review BOSS Awards Best International Bar - International Restaurant & Bar Design Awards