Gin Gin Mule
Audrey Saunders, known as the Libation Goddess, created the Gin Gin Mule at her famous Pegu Club in New York. It’s based on the traditional Buck or Mule cocktails that use…
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Earl Grey Tea Infused Gin
I am an Earl Grey tea devotee. I think it must be the bergamot, but I can’t get enough and go through pots of it when I’m working. This Earl…
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SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION AUSTRALIAN GIN RESULTS 2020
The results of the most prestigious spirits competition in the world have been announced and I’m proud to say that Australian gins did brilliantly once again! Poltergeist’s Unfiltered gin has…
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Our Favourite Gins
Australians Scoop Up Accolades at the Icon of Gin Awards
The Icons of Gin Awards, run by Gin Magazine, celebrate the best international producers, bars and retailers in the world of gin. To give you an idea of the calibre…
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Women in Australian gin
Today is International Women’s Day, and in the current wave of attention that our distilling industry is receiving globally, I wanted to shine a light on the women creating some…
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Shaky Pete cocktail
I’m calling it. This is my drink for the summer! The Shaky Pete cocktail was invented in 2012 by Pete Jeary of Hawksmoor in London and it features in Four…
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My Top Australian Gins 2019
It’s that time of year again, when I reveal the top Australian Gins 2019 that have been making my tastebuds (and heart) sing! Remember, this list is entirely subjective*. I…
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Australian Gin Distilleries you MUST visit!
** COVID19 restrictions are still in place in some areas and may affect the opening times of distilleries. Please call ahead before travelling.** The explosion in gin distilling means there…
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Christmas Gin and Tonic Ice cream
This is my 9th Aussie Christmas and I wish I could tell you that I don’t miss the cold, wintery, English version, but I’d be lying. However, I must admit…
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9 Gin Books for Christmas
,The festive season is fast approaching and while most (ok, all ) of us are keen to get a bottle of our favourite spirit in our Christmas stocking, there’s nothing…
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Should gin be regulated?
Gin distilleries continue to pop up all over the world and Australia is fast catching up, with 96 distilleries currently making gin (and that doesn’t include the many produced under…
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IWSC Results 2019 ~ Australian Gin Medal Winners
The International Wine and Spirits Competition, alongside San Francisco World Spirits Awards, is one of the most highly regarded spirits competitions in the world. Winning a medal at either of…
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