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Our take on an Easter treat for the adults…

‘The Golden Egg’ 50ml Australian Craft Gin 20ml Licor 43 15ml Chambord 20ml Lemon Juice 1 Egg White Mix all ingredients (except for the egg white) together over ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake to chill. Discard ice, add egg

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Q+A with Kristy Booth-Lark – Founder of Killara Distillery

Kristy has distilling in her blood (her parents are Bill and Lyn Lark who founded the Australian spirits industry.) She founded Killara distillery in 2016 and it is one of the few distilleries world-wide to be owned and operated by

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Must-have gin gifts for 2019

Whether you’re a Christmas lover or a bit of a Grinch, we’ve got some great gift ideas to get you and your loved ones in the spirit… or at least through the Christmas season! 1) Australian Gin Advent Calendar –

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Speakeasies in Sydney

Grandma’s Bar 275 Clarence Street CBD. Under the guitar sign, in the basement. The mounted moose head above the stairs is a great intro to this eclectic bar. With mixed furniture, washed out brick walls, tropical wallpaper, and a wide

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Wishing you a very ginny Christmas!

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 Calendar, with a gorgeous Gin Deco design. The silly season can get heavy on

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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. Many have revealed to me the whys and wherefores behind launching their

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Hidden Bars to Escape to in Winter

*Photo courtesy of Beneath Driver Lane. London has been known for its cosy speakeasy bars for several years now. Head to Breakfast Club on Artillery Lane and whisper to the staff “here to see the Mayor”, get the OK from

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Junipalooza 2019 – London

My trip to Junipalooza in London this year was a ginuine assault on my palate, so much so I am even considering dry July (except for Friday). My personal stand out was Dorset’s Pothecary Thai Blend Gin (46% ABV). It

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Gin Cocktails to Warm the Cockles

There are few things as comforting and warming to the cockles of the heart as a Hot Toddy in winter, with many claiming the warm and spicy cocktail can help ward off the common cold. Celebrate Christmas in July and

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Celebrating the Gin Martini – 4 Must-Try Cocktail Recipes

On the 19th of June each year, Martini lovers around the world celebrate Martini Day (as if we needed an excuse!)

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World Gin Day 2019 – 13 fun activities

Distilleries, bars, and fellow gin lovers host events all over the world to celebrate World Gin Day! Here are some of our wish list events for Saturday, June 8, 2019.

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Our South American Gin-ourney!

There is nowhere we won’t travel for our love of gin. With the craft gin movement starting to emerge in South America, we felt the pull to explore, sample and take notes.

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It’s a hat-trick for Poltergeist Gin – Unfiltered

Shene Estate and Distillery wins big at this year’s San Francisco World Spirits competition, winning Double Gold for the third year in a row.

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Our three favourite Autumn gin cocktails

As the seasons change, we find ourselves looking to warmer, more citrusy combinations, and these are our top three gin cocktails for autumn.

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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 worthy contenders, some of which won Gold, Silver and Bronze.

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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, but a little boring! There are lots of way you can spice