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Boutique Sydney rum maker Sydney Distilling Co Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed), trading as Brix Distillers, has entered into Voluntary Administration, appointing Ben Carson and Richard Stone from RSM Australia Partners as Joint and Several Voluntary Administrators on 21 January 2026.
The award-winning business was founded in 2017 and operated Australia’s first dedicated craft rum distillery, with a cellar door and bar in Surry Hills.
RSM Australia Director Ben Carson said administrators were currently exploring all available options, including the sale of business assets or recapitalisation through a deed of company arrangement (DOCA), to maximise the return for creditors and the opportunity for the continuation of the brand and business.
“As Administrators, our priority is to explore every available option to achieve the best possible outcome for not only creditors, but for a legacy Australian distillery brand – including pursuing a sale of the business and its assets” Mr Carson said.
“We are currently speaking to a number of parties who have expressed interested in the future of this premium craft rum brand and business.
“We are greatly encouraged by the interest shown in the brand and available assets and are hopeful of executing a sale or entering into a DOCA.”
Mr Carson also noted that the Company has one of the largest private inventories of Australian rum in the country which is appealing to both wholesalers and parties wishing to take on the distillery and brand.
Administrators have written to creditors to advise them of their appointment and the date of first creditor meeting, to be held on Tuesday 3 February.
Interested parties should reach out to the Administrators as a sales process is underway and non-binding indicative offers will ideally be received over the course of the next 10 days.
Interested parties who require further information can contact the Administrators on 02 8226 4500.
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