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Sydney distillers Hickson House has officially released a small-batch Oyster Shell Gin – and you could win a bottle!

Made using local Australian ingredients silky-smooth gin is the answer to a classic martini or refreshing gin and tonic … with a nod to coastal living.

Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin bottle.

Infused with the likes of tarragon, native finger lime, ruby grapefruit, seaweed and Sydney Rock Oyster shells, this drop delivers true ocean flavours with every sip.

With sustainability at its heart, Hickson House uses freshly shucked oyster shells from its restaurant to aid in the distillation process of this very gin. As for the flavour, expect a lovely smooth texture, a creamy mouthfeel and just the right amount of ocean-inspired brininess.

One lucky Best SIPS member will win a small-batch bottle of Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin 700ml.

Oyster Shell Gin 700ml is available online at Hickson House.

This prize cannot be shipped to the Nothern Territory. See our Terms & Conditions.

  • Ooohh this looks lovely. Gin is just so versatile & perfect with some beautiful seafood. Music, friends & Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin at the party.


  • Winning Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin would let me mix cocktails with a taste of the coast—perfect for seaside vibes at home. I’d craft oyster shell martinis and gin fizzes, adding a touch of ocean magic to gatherings. This gin promises unique flavour and unforgettable sips with friends!


  • I’d love to win a bottle of Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin for its unique coastal flavor—perfect for crafting cocktails that capture the essence of the sea. With notes of fresh oysters and a briny twist, it’s an adventurous spirit ideal for toasting seaside sunsets and unforgettable gatherings!


  • Gin is my absolute favourite! It’s so fresh and a versatile spirit to enjoy in so many ways. It literally screams summer and I am so keen to enjoy a Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin by the pool these warmer months 🙂


  • A few years ago my neighbor and I became friends and starting drinking gin and tonics together, taking turn buying different gins to try and working to become expert g&t makers. Heading into summer this would be perfect for us to share on our sunny deck while taking time to celebrate our friendship.


  • I’d love to win a bottle of Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin because I’m curious to try its unique blend! The idea of using oyster shells for flavor is fascinating, and I’m excited to experience the coastal twist it adds to a classic gin—perfect for adventurous sipping!


  • I am a regular gin drinker and am really intrigued by what the “ocean- inspired brininess” of Hickson Oyster Shell Gin would be like.


  • Wow! This Oyster Shell Gin sounds AMAZING! summer is coming, gin and tonics by the pool. Yes, please! And that is why I’d be over the moon to win this amazing sounding Gin.


  • I would love to win as I am so intrigued by the addition of Oyster Shell in the gin. I love gin and the native finger lime and ruby grapefruit sounds so delicious! I have never tried Hickson House So I would love to give it a go and perhaps move it into my favourite gin.


  • Winning a bottle of Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin would be amazing! Its unique, coastal-inspired flavor profile would add a sophisticated touch to cocktails, perfect for elevating gatherings with friends.


  • Mum loves a good drop of gin and over Christmas I’m lucky enough to spend a week with her on the coast. I would love to share this unique infusion with while we catch up and re-live the highlights of our year!


  • Osyters and Gin…where do I begin??
    The perfect pairing, especially for sharing!


  • forgetting our anniversary got me strife,
    need to make it up to wife,
    Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin for my bride,
    gets me back on her good side


  • I’ve only just discovered the usage of gin in cocktails and would love to win a bottle to keep creating new ones


  • As a huge gin fan, I’m always keen to try something new and interesting. A “lovely smooth texture and creamy mouthfeel” definitely has my interest piqued!!


  • I would love to try this.


  • I would love to win Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin for my son who is a real Gin fan and this would be the icing on the cake for a Christmas Present from his mum


  • Oh I am intrigued! I LOVE gin, love finger limes (growing them in pots), LOVE ruby grapefruit….I am just not sure how the oyster shell will marry in so I am keen to try 🙂


  • I’d love to win Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin to enjoy the essence of coastal Australia in each sip. The ocean-inspired brininess and smooth texture would make it a perfect choice for unique cocktails, bringing a fresh, seaside twist to my gin-and-tonic nights at home.


  • I love gin! And creating cocktails that enhance the botanicals within


  • I have just started to try some different Gins so I would love to indulge in a bottle of this Hickson House Oyster Shell.


  • Oyster Shell Gin from Hickson House, a coastal pour I’d love to douse. Smooth and creamy like an ocean kiss, juniper and citrus bringing seaside bliss. With seafood or in a classic G&T, this savoury gin is for me.
    It’s dry finish brings delight, the perfect cap to the night!


  • I’d save this for New Year to share with my sister. How special and a beautiful way to celebrate bringing in the New Year.


  • Gin and tonic, gin and soda, gin and lemon – anyway if its gin, count me in!


  • This could become a staple in my freezer for when i would like a refreshing drink.


  • I’d love to try a bottle of Hickson House Oyster shell gin with my seafood this Christmas.


  • I have never tasted Gin, so now would be a good time.


  • Coming from an aboriginal background auntie’s and uncles had told me stories about drinking gin on the missions. I would love to experience a bottle of gin That I wouldn’t be able to afford


  • Winning a bottle of Hickson Hill gin would be amazing to experience its premium, crafted botanicals and smooth taste. Perfect for special cocktails or sipping straight, it brings a sense of elegance and unique flavours to elevate any gathering, making it a beautiful addition to my collection.


  • I’d love to win this as it sounds so very different. I can only imagine those flavours. We’ve taken to having gin a new gin to try & share at Xmas when all the family are up. This would be perfect.


  • Winning a bottle of Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin? Yes, please! It’d be my secret weapon for surviving toddler meltdowns—“Sorry, can’t hear you over the sound of my gin!” Plus, who wouldn’t want to sip something that sounds fancy while hiding in the pantry? Cheers to parenthood!


  • Please?


  • I’ve always wanted to love gin but I’ve never found one that I enjoy. I would love to try this as it sounds like it might work for me with it’s ocean inspiration


  • I would love to win a bottle of Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin because I’d love to try this but simply can’t afford to as a single mum of 3 girls under 4yo, their needs will always come before my own.


  • To give to my husband for Christmas.


  • My best friend LOVES gin and I’d love to provide some sunshine to her day and for her to explore a new gin option.


  • I hear it’s delicious, I’d love the opportunity to try it over summer with fresh local oysters.


  • I would love to win a bottle of Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin because my sons 40th birthday is coming up and a gift like this would make his day.


  • It sounds delicious and something that I could easily drink on a warm Spring evening.


  • Love to set the mood with a delicious sip. Thinking of Friday sun-downer soiree with Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin has the breeze lifting my curtain of hair and my spirit too.


  • Hickson House for my party games,
    if I had some winning luck,
    I’d invite all the guys and dames,
    to play ‘Lick, sip, SHUCK’!


  • I’d love to win a bottle of Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin to add a splash of sophistication to my “mummy’s night off.” It’s the perfect excuse to unwind after a long day of parenting. Plus, who wouldn’t want to sip something as unique as their kids’ antics? Cheers!


  • Gin is my favourite liquor, and I would love to the Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin!


  • Love to win Hickson House Oyster shell gin to try with my sister in law over some cheeky pre xmas drinks


  • Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin would add to my Gin collection a new exciting sipping experience. I can’t wait to try it and tell my girlfriends alike about this incredible new Gin!!!


  • I would love to win a bottle of Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin because its unique blend of coastal botanicals and the touch of oyster shell offers a refreshing twist. Sharing it with friends during our seaside gatherings would make for unforgettable memories and elevate our toasts to summer


  • To celebrate finding a new home, just a week before becoming homeless!
    This will be a lovely house warming present and to cheers the move being done, as we are moving now!


  • This sound like such a fascinating combo! Always loved a good oyster and gin so would be interested to try both in one.


  • Wow this sounds cool, a combination of two of my favourites. If i won i would have to get some oysters to go with this.


  • I’d love to win a bottle of Hickson House Oyster Shell Gin for its unique, coastal flavors that would make each sip feel like a seaside escape. Perfect for crafting creative cocktails or savoring neat, it’d bring a taste of the ocean to my glass and elevate any occasion.


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