Name: Sydney Rum Distillery – Oak Factory Briefing and Tour
Start: 2025-03-21T06:45:00+11:00
Location: 1 Hunter St, Muswellbrook NSW 2333, Australia

$Sydney Rum Distillery \u2013 Oak Factory Briefing and Tour$

Celebrate a major milestone for Australian manufacturer Sydney Rum Distillery as it announces plans to expand operations into Muswellbrook’s iconic Oak factory. The move offers exciting opportunities for the Hunter Valley.
On Friday, 21 March 2025, join us for an exclusive Briefing and Tour, where CEO and master distiller Steve Magarry will outline the facility’s future and its positive impact on the Muswellbrook Shire.
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A central location in the heart of the Hunter: Muswellbrook offers a prime location with access to key agricultural and tourism hubs, making it an ideal spot for growth.
Regional infrastructure access: Muswellbrook's established transportation links will ensure smooth production and distribution, supporting the distillery’s expanding reach.
Agri-tourism potential: With plans to develop a unique destination, the facility will attract visitors from near and far, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for local, interstate, and international travellers.
Economic growth and jobs creation: The facility will contribute to economic growth in the region and create up to 24 full-time jobs.
Capitalising on the growing global demand for premium spirits: Sydney Rum Distillery is poised to take advantage of the growing international recognition of quality Australian rum and brandy.
Contributing to long-term economic benefits for regional NSW: This move is a significant step in driving industry growth in the local economy.
There will be two sessions on the day. Registrations are free but essential.
Briefing and Tour (includes breakfast) – 6.45am to 9am
Tour Only – 2pm to 4pm
Please note, tours will take about 20 minutes, and spaces are limited. After each tour, there will be an opportunity for networking.
You MUST wear closed-toe flat shoes.
Register today and don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about Sydney Rum Distillery’s expansion, the future of premium spirits, and its long-term contribution to regional NSW. Connect with industry professionals, including Sydney Rum Distillery CEO Steve Magarry, Chairman David Ward, and Chief Marketing Officer Jonny Croft.
This event is proudly delivered in partnership with Muswellbrook Shire Council and HunterNet.
Sydney Rum Distillery is a Proud Member of the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Wanaruah people, the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work in the Upper Hunter. We also recognise the Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander communities who call this region home and have made significant contributions, particularly the descendants - past and present - of those who shaped Australia’s sugarcane industry.