Distillery
Iron Balls
Brand and micro-distillery founded in Bangkok that produces a gin with a tropical, citrus-forward profile, designed to highlight fresh local botanicals. Created by Ashley Sutton, the project combines design, bar culture and artisanal spirits production.
- Bangkok · Bangkok · Thailand
- 1 product
The story
Iron Balls was created in the heart of Bangkok by Ashley Sutton, an Australian designer known for iconic venues across Asia. From designing bars came the idea to have a dedicated distillery and a line of gin characterized by tropical botanicals. The brand has grown also through its venues in Bangkok (including Ekkamai and Sukhumvit), which serve as bars and micro-distilleries.
Production philosophy
Combining marine/steampunk aesthetics, adventure and handcrafted production: using fresh Southeast Asian botanicals to create a distinctive gin intended for cocktails and contemporary drinking.
Territory
Bangkok and, more broadly, Southeast Asia (Thailand).
Awards and recognition
Gold - Asia World Spirits Competition 2025; Gold - The Spirits Business Global Gin Masters 2025 (reported by the producer).
Production method
Artisanal small-batch production at the Bangkok micro-distillery; use of fresh ingredients and local botanicals prepared daily and treated through infusions and direct contact with the distillate.
Distillation
Small-batch distillation at the Bangkok micro-distillery; use of infusions and, according to reports, a copper still imported; part of the process involves the use of fresh fruit in direct contact with the distillate.
Characteristics
- Type
- Distillery
- City
- Bangkok
- Categories
- gin
- craft gin
- tropical gin
- spirits brand
- bar with micro-distillery
- Raw materials
- pineapple (fresh)
- coconut
- juniper
- coriander
- lemongrass (citronella)
- ginger
- bael (fruit)
- Representative products
- Gin Iron Balls 70cl
What makes it distinctive
- Founded and conceived by Ashley Sutton, designer and ocean explorer.
- Micro-distillery and venues in Bangkok (Ekkamai, Sukhumvit) that also function as retail/experience locations.
- Tropical, citrus-forward flavor profile with use of fresh fruit.
- Commercially reported strength commonly: 40% ABV.
- Recent recognitions reported by the brand (medals at international competitions).