Secret Deal 'HC' Gin

Introduction to Secret Deal Distillery

The Best Distillery You’ve Never Heard Of (And Probably Won’t)
They don’t teach you about places like this in hospitality school. You won't find their name embossed in gold on any heritage wall, and you sure as hell won’t see them rolling out celebrity-backed endorsements or slick, focus-grouped slogans. That’s not the vibe.

This crew plays in the shadows — not because they have to, but because they want to. Because the light’s too loud and the mainstream is, frankly, boring. They distil with the same energy a great punk band writes an album: no apologies, no templates, no regard for what’s “expected.”

Born in the backstreets of Melbourne — not the trendy, gentrified bits, but the parts where ideas ferment before they get ruined — this operation is built on defiance. It's one giant middle finger to the boring and the beige. Their spirits are distilled like stories: raw, obsessive, and a little unhinged in the best possible way.

The founders? Let’s just say they’ve tasted the worst of the industry and decided to make something better. Something real. You won’t find spreadsheets or brand pillars here — just a couple of brilliant maniacs distilling wild botanicals, native herbs, and untamed ideas into bottles that punch way above their ABV.

There’s a bottle on a bar right now — somewhere — made by them. You wouldn’t know it. The label is clean, maybe even a little too clean. But the liquid inside? That’s their voice. Loud, lush, and laced with attitude.

They’ve snagged awards — gold medals, double golds — not that they hang them up. Because, let’s be honest, the only judge that really matters is you, glass in hand, wondering what the hell just hit your tongue. And trust me — it’s not another copy-paste craft spirit. It's dirty poetry. It's petrol and perfume. It's the moment you realise the rules were never real to begin with.

You’ll never see the brand. That’s the deal. You either trust the story, or you walk on. But for those who take the plunge — welcome. You’ve just found your new favourite distillery, even if you’ll never get to brag about it.

Tasting Notes

There’s a reason we’re not dropping names here. This gin is out there on shelves — full price, proudly poured, winning awards and taking names. But right now? You’re getting it for less. Way less. Why? Let’s just say the gods of overstock smiled and we listened.

What’s in the bottle? Something serious. A contemporary Australian gin that doesn’t play safe. Built on a double-juniper backbone — loud, piney, proud — with layers of spice and root: coriander, angelica, orris. Classic bones, but the twist? Kikuyu grass. Hand-picked. Fresh, green, nostalgic. It smells like your childhood backyard if it had a craft cocktail bar attached.

This isn’t some throwaway blend. This is an award-winner. Gold at the Australian Gin Awards. But for a limited window, you're getting it for a price that’ll make your bartender cry.

No frills, no fancy box, no big talk. Just a hell of a gin that landed in our lap — and now it’s yours, if you're quick enough.

This is your one-chance backdoor into the top shelf.

Tasting Profile