The Tale of the Inner-City Hipster Distiller
During the last two years researching and writing The Guide to Australian Gin (due out in October), I have met many interesting and friendly distillers and their teams.
Wishing you a very ginny Christmas!
ORDER NOW It’s never too early to countdown to Christmas, especially when gin is involved. Treat yourself to a very merry Christmas with the Gintonica Aussie Gin Advent
7 Australian Distilled Spirits Award Champions
It’s official. The results are in and we got to see it all from front row from the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards (ADSA) in Melbourne. There were many
It Started with a Beer
Sipsmith founders: Jared Brown (Master Distiller), Sam Galsworthy and Fairfax Hall Where did the Australian Craft Gin movement come from? The booming Craft Gin market over the last
The Beginner’s Guide to Gin Garnishing
The Beginner’s Guide to Gin Garnishing Do you add a slice of lemon to a gin and tonic or, like our American friends, a slice of lime? Easy,
Cannabis Gin. Red Bull or Red Herring?
Can cannabis gin give you wings? What about chocolate cravings? The answer (sadly) is no. CANNABIS…. what exactly is it? Is it marijuana? The answer is yes and
What Gin is that? Part 1
PART 1 INTRODUCTION OF GIN STYLES (Society Salamanca, Hobart, over 60 Australian Gins) There are London Dry Gins, Australian Botanical Gins, Old Tom Gins and so many more.
We’re going wild for Australian craft Gin
Gins are no longer the type that are hidden away in grannie’s grog cupboard (sorry Gran). Those Gins are nearly all imported. They are full of “London Dry”
What Gin is that? Part 2
PART 2 – TODAY’S GIN STYLES Australian Dry Gin As mentioned, some Australian Craft Gins have London Dry Gin taste profiles. Those Gins mostly have the classic botanicals