What people are saying about The Rare Orchid Distilling Co. Latest stories live on our news journal.

In the news

• "Hinterland will gin-ally be home to a distillery", GC News on our opening
• "Hidden gem: new cosy distillery serving up gin and pizza", Sunshine Coast News
• "The Rare Orchid Distilling Co offers award-winning gin", Glasshouse Country News (October 2024 edition)
• 2025 Australian Gin Awards results: gold medal and Best Contemporary Gin in Queensland for WHY KNOT
• 2024 Australian Gin Awards: Best Classic Dry Gin in Queensland for Still Working, plus silver medals

Awards record

Australian recognition: gold and trophies at the Australian Gin Awards 2025, gold at the Royal Queensland Awards 2026, Best Classic Dry Gin in Queensland 2024, and medals at the Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards and the Sydney Royal Distilled Spirits Show. International recognition: gold (94 points) at the London Spirits Competition 2026 and silver (91 points) at the IWSC 2026.

Media enquiries

For interviews, images or samples: info@therareorchiddistillingco.com or 0477 219 144. High-resolution bottle photography and award assets available on request.