1/13Neddy Bedwell and Christian Bedwell celebrate the grand opening of their boutique gin distillery Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
PHOTOS: Distil on the Hill’s grand opening party
Delicious tropical cocktails made with artisinal gin were on order, along with street food, smooth tunes and relaxed vibes when Distil on the Hill held its grand opening on Saturday.
2/13Claire Rodda, Jolene Aiello, Michelle Rodda and Nicky Smith at the grand opening of Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
3/13Ben Heath and Jordan Reynolds at the grand opening of Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
4/13Charli Tier, 4, Makayla Williams, 2, Amy Williams, Anna-Marie Williams, Scot Tier, Alana Tier, Vander Tier, 9, Steve Williams, Hayley Williams, 13, and Dan Williams at the grand opening of Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
5/13Rebecca Coxon, Claire Money and David Tran at the grand opening of Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
6/13Matt Harrison, Diane Harrison, Millie Harrison, 12, Charlotte Majet, 12, and Mikaela Majet at the grand opening of Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
7/13Bernice Gubby, Kitty Brown and Danae Owen at the grand opening of Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
8/13Ross Chatterton, Erin Chatterton, Lee-Anne DeNittis and Paul DeNittis at the grand opening of Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
9/13Derek Miller, Kate Heuer, Feride Joy, Matthew Klau and Opal Scothern at the grand opening of Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
10/13Imogen Denman, Karina Denman, Isaac Oghlanian, Karen Sims and Phoebe Sims at the grand opening of Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
11/13Robin Logan and Margaret Logan at the grand opening of Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
12/13Steph McWha and Rhiannon Hart at the grand opening of Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
13/13Glenn Bedwell, Frances Bedwell and Christian Bedwell celebrate the grand opening of boutique gin distillery Distil on the Hill's new Smithfield distillery. Picture: Brendan Radke
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