If you’re into craft spirits (and by “craft” I mean small-batch, hands-on, flavour-rich), then take a moment — because the hills of the Blue Mountains Gin Company are quietly calling. Nestled in Katoomba, NSW, this micro-distillery offers more than just a bottle on a shelf — they open the doors, show you behind the scenes and serve up something a little special.
Why visit the Blue Mountains Gin Company?
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Setting matters. The Blue Mountains region isn’t just a pretty backdrop: the distillery ties its identity and botanicals to the surrounding sandstone escarpments, windswept ridges and forested valleys.
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Experience, not just purchase. Their distillery tour invites you into the production area — stills, botanicals, bottling line — and finishes with a guided tasting of four of their key spirits.
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Access to the range. After the tour you’ll likely appreciate the bottle in your hand with deeper context — now you know how it arrived from mountain mist to glass.
What you’ll see on a tour
On the tour you can expect:
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A warm welcome drink on arrival.
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A walk through the distillation process: stills, botanicals, labelling and packaging.
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A guided tasting flight of four spirits from their core range.
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An exclusive discount if you buy a full-sized bottle that day.

Spotlight on their spirits range
Here’s a quick rundown of the spirits you can taste and maybe take home:
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Mountain Devil Classic Gin (700 ml, 40 % ABV). Crisp, juniper-led, with citrus and spice notes — smooth and accessible.
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Mountain Devil Magic Gin (700 ml, 40 % ABV). Infused with butterfly pea flower: deep blue in the bottle, shifting to magenta when mixed with tonic or citrus. Sweet herbal tang meets mountain freshness.
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Mountain Devil Black Label Gin (700 ml, 40 % ABV). Classic gin base with a peppery-spice twist; more character if you like something bolder.
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Nelly’s Blush Gin (700 ml, 40 % ABV). A softer gin variation with strawberry-forward garnish suggestions — an easy-going but refined pour.
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The Devil Gin (700 ml, 57 % ABV). A Navy-Strength beast: chilli-pepper note meets juniper backbone — for the serious gin drinker.
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Wild Dog Vodka (700 ml, 40 % ABV) + variants. Triple distilled, carbon-filtered, with wood smoke and oak barrel options for the vodka drinker.
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Boar’s Head Negroni (500 ml, 26.4 % ABV). Their bottled signature cocktail (using their Classic gin) — good for sipping without mixing.
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Christmas Spirit (500 ml, 22 % ABV). Festive, bolt-on seasonal liqueur/ spirit: macerated fruits, spices, port/ muscat infusion.
Having these in your line-up means you’ve got something to suit a range of moods — from fresh & bright to bold & spicy.

Why this makes the Blue Mountains worth a visit
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Location + craft = experience. You’re combining scenery (the mountains) with craft (small-batch spirits). The location isn’t just incidental — it’s part of the brand story.
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Discover something new. Whether it’s the butterfly pea flower colour-shift in the Magic Gin or the pepper-chilli finish in Black Label or The Devil — there’s flavour nuance you may not find everywhere.
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Buy with meaning. It’s not just “buy gin” — it’s “buy gin made here, inspired here”. If you’re a gin lover, that matters.
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Support local/ regional. Distilling in the Blue Mountains means you’re helping a local producer doing something thoughtful.
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Perfect for a day out. Combine the tour with a visit to Katoomba, maybe dinner, taking in the views — it becomes more than just a shopping stop.

Practical: What to know before you go
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Bookings are essential. Their tours are limited and the experience improves with fewer distractions. Head to the main menu and click “book distillery tour” to reserve your spot.
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Tour includes tasting; if you’re driving, plan accordingly.
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Bring your camera — the vibe in the distillery (and the surrounds) is visually pleasing.
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If you love a particular bottle, buy it on site. You will have access to a special discount as a tour guest, and you walk away with the story.
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Explore the rest of Katoomba and the Blue Mountains while you’re there — it’s a full experience, not just “go, pour, leave”.

Final thoughts
If you’re a gin lover and haven’t visited the Blue Mountains Gin Company yet, you’re missing something that feels both special and grounded. A distillery tour here isn’t just a hooked-on-gin experience — it’s a little mountain escape, a taste education, and a bottle you’ll enjoy even more because you know the story behind it.
Whether you’re after a crisp classic, a bold peppery statement gin, or something visually playful (hello Magic Gin colour shift), the range supports your mood. And the tour gives you context.
