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Sydney rum producer Sydney Distilling Co, trading as Brix Distillers, has entered voluntary administration, with Ben Carson and Richard Stone from RSM Australia Partners appointed as joint and several voluntary administrators on 21 January 2026.
The business was founded in 2017 and operated Australia’s first dedicated craft rum distillery, including a cellar door and bar in Surry Hills.
RSM Australia director Ben Carson said administrators were assessing options, including the sale of business assets or recapitalisation through a deed of company arrangement (DOCA), to maximise returns for creditors and support 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” 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…