Wild Hibiscus Distilling Co Finger Lime Gin
Ten years in the making, this gin is the distillers masterpiece. Featuringg suspended finger lime caviar from the distillers own farm at Kurrajong Heights. The little balls pop in your mouth when you bite them releasing a 40% alcohol burst of finger lime gin which is different to the gin they are suspended in. A medley of Hawkesbury grown citrus Kaffir Lime, Tahitian lime leaves and Navelina orange makes this a gin experience like no other. Complex in its craft, but incredibly simple to enjoy as the perfect G&T. The bottle is mesmerising to look at and is often referred to as like a gin snowdome.
Morris Rutherglen Muscat Barrel Finished Single Malt Australian Whisky
Former Springbank Master Distiller with Scotch Industry legend, Dr. Jim Swan kick off a new chapter in Morris's 160 year history. Founded in 1859 and best known for their award-winning fortified wines, Morris of Rutherglen are now making whisky. Given the company's access to high quality barrels, it makes sense. The family hasn't cut any corners since the inception of the project in 2016. Their dream team originally consisted of Master Distiller, John McDougall, a widely-respected whisky maker with experience at Balvenie, Laphroaig and Springbank. The late Dr Jim Swan, famous for his work with STR casks at Kavalan, Kilchoman et al, was also a key consultant and worked with McDougall on honing the barrel and toasting regimes. Currently, Darren Peck (ex-Diageo) is Head Distiller having worked under the tutelage of McDougall for the last five years. At the heart of the process is a restored hybrid copper pot and column still - none other than the original installed at Morris's in the early 1930s used for producing base spirits for fortified wines. High quality barley is sourced locally. Add a private cooperage and a warm/cool day/night maturation environment combined with reasonable sell prices and Morris are setting the standard high. The first releases include a 'Signature' label and a Muscat Barrel finished malt, initially matured in a combination of French and American oak x-wine barrels. Both entries were awarded gold medals at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (it should be noted that these were slightly higher abv variants for the US market). The recent SIP Awards in the US (May 2021) also recognised their quality, with the Signature being awarded Platinum, and the Muscat a Double Gold. For collectors, these first releases may carry some significance in years to come. For the Morris family, they mark a new chapter in a 160 year history. Tasting note: Deep topaz to brass gold. More expressive on the nose than the ‘Signature’ bottling, this adds some red berry wine character to the toasty malt, the aroma bearing a passing resemblance to lamingtons or berry tarts. Well managed wine input creates a film of sweet dried fruits over the barley, coating the mouth and extending the finish. Powdery tannins and a spicy flourish check the sugars. Rounds off with medjool dates and a mild gingery warmth. Stays with you. Nicely done. 46% Alc./Vol. Notes from the producers... COLOUR: Deep rich copper with reddish hues. NOSE: Rich with dates, figs and sweetness of dark molasses. PALATE: Well balanced and complex. Dried fig, sweet malt, vanilla and spices with creamy mouth feel. FINISH: Superb oak influence, lovely finish with satisfying after taste that lingers on the palate.
Komasa Komikan (Mandarin) Japanese Gin
Tasting note: [15ml sample] The main botanical for this gin is one of the world's smallest Satsuma mandarins. At around four centimetres in diameter, the Sakurajima Komikan grows on the soils surrounding the Sakurajima volcano. Steeped in rice shochu before distillation, the resulting pale gold gin has attractive citrus blossom, ripe orange peel and mandarin aromas and oily, medium-dry flavours with a tangy finish suggesting spiced orange cake. Understated juniper makes for an elegant citrus-focused style, perfect for Summer sipping. 40% Alc./Vol.
Earp Distilling Co Portside
Inspired by the enduring spirit of the intrepid traveller, our Navy Strength Portside Gin was crafted as a tribute to the ships and crews that brought our family to our harbour-side home. This robust gin carries the tradition of ‘gunpowder proof’ while maintaining an aromatic flavour profile highlighted by lemon myrtle, wattle seed and chamomile. Ahoy! BOTANICALS Juniper, coriander, angelica root, wattle seed, orris root, chamomile and lemon myrtle.
Brogan's Way Gin
At Brogan's Way we believe there is a gin for everyone. This Gin Gift Pack is ideal for gin lovers looking to experience te full range of premium hand crafted gins from an award winning Melbourne based distillery. The pack contains 200 ML of Everyday Salvation Gin our Austraian Dry Gin, 200 ML of Evening Light Gin an approachable New Age style gin, 200 ML of Hearts Afire Gin a contemporary warming spice gin and 200 ML of Royal Blood Gin our savoury navy strength offering.
Wild Hibiscus Distilling Co Finger Lime Gin Snow Dome
A 10 year journey in the making... This gin is the distillers masterpiece featuring suspended finger lime caviar from the distillers 80 acre farm at Kurrajong Heights. These little balls of limey goodness pop in your mouth when you bite them releasing an aromatic burst of pure citrussy gin an experience like no other! Also known as "Snow Dome Gin" it makes the perfect gift for those who are hard to buy for and has a spectacular presence with the suspended finger lime caviar swirling and magically suspending in the bottle. A super smooth gin featuring a medly of Hawkesbury grown citrus. Tahitian lime leaf and Kaffir lime leaf also grown on the distillers farm are balanced with aromatic Navelina oranges & juniper from the highest mountains of Bulgaria. Finger lime gin is hand made in micro batches of just 43L using spring water from our farm. Each bottle takes over 1 year to make and mature from growing the fruit to distilling the gin and infusing the finger lime caviar so that when you bite those little pops you get a burst of 40% alcohol gin which is different to the gin they are suspended in. Serve with tonic and ice to make the F Bomb Gin & tonic you will not be disappointed.
Giaconda Beechworth Nebbiolo
Established in 1982 by Rick Kinzbrunner, Giaconda Vineyard has since become one of the most sought-after producers in Australia. The property is now devoted solely to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz, with a separate planting of Nebbiolo in the township of Red Hill. Red wines see extended maceration on skins to develop finer tannins, with maturation taking place in French Oak barrels for up to 24 months. The wines are only ever moved via gravity or gas, retaining all the pristine fruit that they work so hard to produce in the winery and the vineyard.
Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin
Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin is a uniquely Japanese expression of the classic English spirit. Master Distiller Alex Davies of the Kyoto Distillery uses a spirit base distilled from rice and adds botanicals like yellow yuzu, hinoki (cypress) wood chips, bamboo, gyokuro tea, and green sanshō (Japanese peppercorn) berries that are designated into: base, citrus, tea, herbal, spice, and floral. Each botanical category is steeped into the rice spirit, which is then individually distilled before blending together. It is brought to proof using water from Fushimi, known for its purity. Ki No Bi translates to "the beauty of the seasons"