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Bakery Hill is a new Australian venture into the generally exclusive world of Whisky production. We say exclusive, because few distillers outside of Scotland have yet managed to create a whisky that approximates to the quality or style of the Scottish original, or when they have, the whisky has usually relied upon the importation of key ingredients from the ‘homeland’. Bakery Hill’s Single Malts, despite their youth, are very promising initial efforts, and as the spirits spend longer in barrel, one can anticipate some very interesting results. As with classic malts, Bakery Hill uses only malted barley [ from Tasmania ], yeast and water to achieve its flavour and aroma. No caramel is added in order to enhance the appearance. Barrelling at Bakery Hill is done using select second fill American Oak Bourbon barrels. French Oak casks are also used for the production of the classic double wood style. "The malt development on the palate is quite beautiful. A soft distant smokiness adds excellent weight to the lilting malt-oak richness." 46% Alc./Vol. - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2004.

Adelaide brothers, Jon and Con Lioulios own and run Thirty Six Short Distillery from Virginia in South Australia, where they recently launched Australia's first Rakia - partly as a tribute to their late Macedonian father, Pando whose dream was to distil traditional Rakia. The venture is actually named after Pando’s suit size, '36 Short'. A 1200 litre copper pot still also bears his name. The brother's first single malt was released in late 2021, cut back with water sourced from an aquifer that runs directly underneath the distillery. The barrels are locally sourced, x-Shiraz, shaven and charred American oak barrels. This initial maturation is followed by further resting in x Bourbon barrels to add fruity notes, before the liquid is finally returned to the Shiraz casks for a finishing. Advanced in colour, it feels more like a sherry matured Scottish malt than a warm climate Australian whisky. Aromas of oak shavings, pepper, cocoa and a dry nuttiness confirm the wine character, as does the full-bodied delivery: Dried fruits come through at the middle; Cherry ripe chocolate leads the finish where sweeter Bourbon-like notes converge over the wood spices. Even if the oak is a bit overdone, especially after air contact, it's an undeniable success for a first edition. 45% Alc./Vol. Notes from the producers... NOSE: Sweet and fruity on the nose, with tart lime marmalade notes. A faint aroma of fresh cut pine and tropical fruit adds a delicate malt finish. TASTE: A warm roundness encompassing the whisky with character of a tangy dried fruit medley. A hint of vanilla bean, taking you on a long, sweet fruity journey. FINISH: A beautiful long finish with a taste of dried mixed fruit. Lingering with notes of apricot and peaches with a warming finish.

6x 100ml Tequila. Tequila: Mexican derived Tequila is traditionally served neat – without lime and salt. Mexicans save the lime, salt and Tequila combination for Margaritas – which happens to be one of our most popular cocktails. Silver is the Tequila of choice, which is made from the blue agave plant – larger in size and sweeter in aroma and taste, the blue agave is an important economic product of Jalisco, Mexico due to its role in producing and exporting Tequila. Tequila is known to aid digestion and help lower blood sugar. So, this is the perfect preparatory tonic for those with plans for a Mexican style feast. Serving Suggestions: Serve in a short glass over plenty of ice. Mix with soda and a squeeze of fresh lime, grapefruit soda, or fresh pineapple juice, or mix up your traditional Bloody Mary by using Tequila as the base. Volume: 100ml, 38% Alcohol, Approx. 3.0 Standard Drinks.

6x 100mL Vodka Vodka: Vodka is known to be one of the purest drinks in the world. In fact, the word Vodka is derived from the Slavic word for water. This little bottle of purity is perfectly proportioned to mix two cleansing Vodka Tonics. It’s also the main ingredient in various cocktails such as the Vodka Martini, Cosmopolitan, Screwdriver, Black or White Russian, Moscow Mule, and Bloody Mary. We’ve heard on the grapevine that Vodka is said to relieve tension better than a glass of wine – so we think it’s the perfect tonic to help you relax at the end of a busy day. It’s also known to have many other health benefits, so the first Russians to distill and enjoy it were clearly onto a good thing! Serving Suggestions: To serve, pour Dr Onyx Just Vodka into two tumblers filled with ice. Enjoy neat, mixed with soda and a squeeze of fresh lime, or your favourite mixer. Volume: 100mL, 40% Alcohol, Approx. 3.2 Standard Drinks.

6x 100ml Gin. Gin: Sir Winston Churchill, Ian Fleming, Charles Dickens, Queen Elizabeth II, F. Scott Fitzgerald – if you’re a gin fan, you’re in smart and sophisticated company. Its earliest origins date back to the Middle Ages, since then the drink has evolved from a herbal medicine to the classic Gin that remains so popular today. Gin derives its predominant flavour from juniper berries (which are full of antioxidants) with perfectly balanced botanicals – so we think this is just the tonic for those who need a rejuvenating drink at the end of a busy day. Serving Suggestions: To serve, fill two tumblers with ice, fill glasses evenly with Dr Onyx Just Gin, top with a quality tonic water (we recommend Fever Tree) and a squeeze of fresh lime, dropping the lime into the glass. Volume: 100ml, 40% Alcohol, Approx. 3.2 Standard Drinks.

6x 100ml: Negroni + Margarita + Old Fashioned + Manhattan + Dry Martini + Espresso Martini Negroni: Dry Gin, Campari, Vermouth, Orange Bitters, Water. Volume: 100ml, 22% Alcohol, Approx. 1.8 Standard Drinks. Margarita: Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice Cordial, Water. Volume: 100ml, 27% Alcohol, Approx. 2.1 Standard Drinks. Old Fashioned: Bourbon Whiskey, Sugar Cane Syrup, Bitters, Water. Volume: 100ml, 30% Alcohol, Approx. 2.4 Standard Drinks. Manhattan: Rye Whiskey, Vermouth, Bitters, Water. Volume: 100ml, 30% Alcohol, Approx. 2.4 Standard Drinks. Dry Martini: Dry Gin, Dry Vermouth, Bitters, Water. Volume: 100ml, 30% Alcohol, Approx. 2.4 Standard Drinks. Espresso Martini: Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Coffee Espresso, Sugar Cane Syrup, Water. Volume: 100ml, 16% Alcohol, Approx. 1.3 Standard Drinks.