Blue Mountains Gin Company
ProHighlights
- Guided walk through a working small-batch distillery in North Katoomba, finishing with a flight of its gins or vodkas
- Hands-on cocktail class behind the bar at The Factory Bar, with tools, ingredients and a recipe card to take home
- Tour and class can be combined into one afternoon, with grazing platters for groups ordered ahead
About Blue Mountains Gin Company
Blue Mountains Gin Company is a small craft distillery run by Katoomba locals Jann and Harry Dillon. Its gin, vodka and other spirits are made in small batches on two stills, with the botanicals, bottling and packing all done by hand. The bar and tasting room, The Factory Bar, sits in an old factory building on Whitton Street in North Katoomba. It pours the house spirits alongside cocktails and bar food, and an open fire burns in the front garden on most evenings. The Behind the Scenes tour lasts about 45 minutes for two or more people. You see how the botanicals are prepared and the spirits distilled, then finish with a tasting flight of the gins or vodkas. The longer Meet the Makers tour runs for an hour for six or more guests. The cocktail class needs at least ten people and runs for an hour behind the bar. The bar team covers shaking, stirring and building drinks, balancing flavours and garnishing, and everyone then sits down with the cocktail they made. The team pitches the class at birthdays, hens and bucks groups and team-building days. Its events page also offers tailored tastings and cocktail masterclasses for corporate days, end-of-year celebrations and private parties. Tour and class can be booked together, and grazing platters can be added for groups with two days' notice. Send an enquiry to plan a date for your group.
Inclusions & amenities
Activity type
Price range (per person)
Setting
Pricing
Meet the Makers tour $65 per person, minimum six people, about 60 minutes.
Cocktail-making class $45 per person, minimum ten people, 60 minutes.
Grazing platters $12 per person, ordered two days ahead.
Food
Beverages
Availability
What's Included
Frequently asked questions
How much do the tours and cocktail class cost?
The 45-minute Behind the Scenes distillery tour is $45 per person and the 60-minute Meet the Makers tour is $65 per person. The one-hour cocktail-making class is $45 per person.
What are the minimum group sizes?
The Behind the Scenes tour needs at least two people and the Meet the Makers tour at least six. The cocktail class runs for groups of ten or more, and the team can shape a private experience around your celebration.
What is included in a distillery tour?
A guide takes you through the working distillery, explaining botanical blending and how the small-batch gin and vodka are distilled, and the tour ends with a tasting flight of the gins or vodkas.
Can we get food for our group?
Yes. Grazing platters for groups can be ordered at $12 per person, with two days' notice needed. The Factory Bar also serves its own bar food, so you can stay on after the tour or class.
Can we combine a tour and a cocktail class?
Yes. Many groups begin in the distillery to see how the spirits are made, then move into The Factory Bar to mix a cocktail using the gin or vodka they have just seen produced.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Cindi Drennan
2 months ago
A fine little secret hideaway in the mountains that reflects the cosy creative spirit of Katoomba. On the other side of the tracks means it's easy to find parking and a bit more quiet so you can really enjoy the live mus…
Ruby S
3 months ago
What a hidden gem this gin bar is. Petra was amazing; she is passionate and knowledgeable about their gin and vodkas and so friendly. Seb kept the tasty dishes to eat coming which are all chosen to complement their drink…
Doug Robeille
4 months ago
What a great night, amazing cocktails was just the start....loved the vibe of this little gem of a bar in the Blue Mountains. Live music, incredible staff and heaps of food options to accompany those drinks. So cancel th…
K Kasad
4 months ago
The Factory Bar is a fantastic spot in Katoomba with a relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, and an outstanding range of locally crafted gins. The gin tasting experience is a highlight, showcasing unique flavours and excep…
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