A Sydney Gin Distillery
A Scientist, A Creative, and A Passion for Craft Spirits
At Lily Fields Distilling Co., we believe great spirits begin with expertise, creativity, and an obsession with quality. Founded in late 2022 by Jennifer and Shannon Hunt, our Sydney-based gin distillery is the result of a bold career change, a deep love for food and drink, and an unshakable desire to create exceptional Australian craft spirits.
Jennifer, aka "The Scientist", spent over 20 years as a pharmaceutical drug development chemist, working in clinical trials, analytical chemistry, and laboratory management. With a High Distinction in Chemistry, her expertise in molecular interactions gives her a unique edge in spirit production, ensuring every step of distillation is meticulously controlled for consistency and flavor perfection.
Shannon, aka "The Creative", brings over 20 years of experience in design, construction, and hospitality venue development. With a horticultural background and a passion for sensory experiences, he plays a crucial role in botanical selection, brand design, and creating unique spaces—including our stunning garden bar at Leichhardt Bowlo.
Together, we combine science, craftsmanship, and a twist of flair to create award-winning gins and liqueurs that showcase the best of Australian botanicals and distilling innovation.
The Birth of a Distillery – From Dream to Reality
The idea of opening a Sydney gin distillery started as a dream—literally. One day, Jen suggested it, and without hesitation, Shannon responded: "Let's go for it!"
The more we researched, the more it became clear: this was meant to be. The Covid pandemic gave us time to reflect, reassess what we wanted from life, and ultimately led us to pursue something that combined our skills, passion, and love of great spirits.
In November 2022, we launched Sydney Dry Gin, our first product and a testament to scientific precision and botanical artistry. Its bright, citrus-forward profile, infused with juniper, ruby grapefruit, and wild-grown pepper tree, made it an instant hit, winning:
🥇 Gold – 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Distilled Spirits
🥇 Gold – 2023 Tasting Australia Awards
🥇 Gold – 2023 Melbourne International Spirits Competition
Encouraged by its success, we set out to create a bold, juniper-forward London Dry Gin—and thus, Juniper Dry Gin was born. This gin went on to achieve one of the highest honors in Australian craft spirits:
🏆 TROPHY – Best in Class, Best Australian Gin, Best London Dry Gin at the 2023 Australian Gin Awards
🥇 Gold – 2023 Australian Gin Awards
🥇 Gold – 2023 Melbourne Royal Australian Distilled Spirits Awards
At date of writing, our gins have received 22 industry medals, cementing our place in the Australian craft spirits scene !
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The Process: Australian Made Gin
Where Science Meets Creativity
Our philosophy is summed up in five words, featured on every bottle:
🔬 1 Scientist – Jennifer's deep understanding of distillation chemistry and molecular interactions ensures that every batch is scientifically crafted to perfection.
🎨 1 Creative – Shannon’s design, horticulture, and hospitality experience bring flair to both the spirits and the drinking experience.
🌟 Twist of Flare – We don’t take ourselves too seriously—our branding pops with neon green, hot pink, and bright blue, a reflection of our fun, energetic approach to craft distilling.
❤️ A Lot of Care – Every aspect of our production is carefully controlled, monitored, and refined until we’re 100% satisfied with the result.
✨ Magie (Our Still) – All our spirits are distilled in-house in our custom copper pot still, affectionately named "Magie"—a nod to both the magic of distillation and Jen’s grandmother, Gladys May Stone, one of the first female Lieutenants in the Australian Army.
Our Core Range
🥃 Sydney Dry Gin (41% ABV) – A contemporary citrus-forward gin with juniper, ruby grapefruit, and orange, offering a bright, crisp, and refreshing finish.
🥃 Juniper Dry Gin (48% ABV) – A bold, London Dry Gin with an intense juniper-forward profile, balanced by subtle citrus from Finger Lime and Ruby Grapefruit.
☕ Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur (23% ABV) – Made with locally roasted Brew Ha Ha coffee beans, delivering rich notes of milk chocolate, honeycomb, butterscotch, and bergamot orange.
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The Future is Bright (and a Little Boozy!)
In just a short time, Lily Fields Distilling Co. has gone from an idea to a multi-award-winning gin distillery—and we’re only just getting started.
With exciting new products on the horizon and a commitment to quality, creativity, and fun, we can’t wait to share what’s next.
🚀 Join us on our journey—explore our range and taste the magic of Lily Fields!
📍 Visit us at Leichhardt Bowlo & follow us on Instagram (@lilyfieldsdistillingco).
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