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  1919 Distilling Pineapple Bits Gin (700ml)

  Auckland, NEW ZEALAND

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  ABV: 41%

  Tasting note: Based on an original 1950s recipe from Oamaru. Fresh-sliced pineapple aromatics follow in a medium sweet entry with a succulent, authentic pineapple and white pepper finish. Not gin-like but a delicious and natural alternative to over-confected liqueurs. 41% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Awards - Gold - Juniper Awards

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  1919 Distilling Summer Pink Gin (700ml)

  Auckland, NEW ZEALAND

  $79. 99

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  ABV: 41%

  Tasting note: Distilled with raspberries and locally grown strawberries, this pale pink tinted gin offers medium fresh aromas of lemonade icy pole and spice with an attractive, off-dry, easy-drinking delivery. Ends with juniper, pine buds and a mildly peppery kick. 41% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews...
  Rated top 13 Gins in the world - Sip Awards USA
  Awards: Alcohol Category winner New Zealand Artisan Awards 2019
  Platinum Award, Sip Awards USA - 2020
  Innovation Award, Sip Awards USA - 2020
  Bronze New Zealand Spirit Awards - 2020
  

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  23rd Street Distillery Yuzu Gin (700ml)

  Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $82. 99

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  ABV: 43%

  23rd Street's entry into the citrus gin segment features the trending Yuzu fruit, also the inspiration for several Japanese gins. The aim is to retain its delicious sweet, sour and bitter flavours in harmony with the freshness of juniper. In this example, fruit is gathered from a single Riverland orchard. Both highly fragrant Yuzu and Buddha's Hand fruit are incorporated whole, together with hand-peeled rind from Cara Cara and Blood Oranges. Added to the mix are juniper, chamomile and coriander plus Australian natives like cinnamon myrtle, pink peppercorn and strawberry gum. Suitably, the Artwork for this limited edition was created by local South Australian Artist, Claire Ishino. The inspiration being Japanese sunsets blending with the Australian landscape, and of course the Riverland Yuzu fruit. It's a simple but refreshingly vibrant spirit with a nice citrus tang and a spicy finish that will suit thirst-quenching G&Ts or enjoying straight up over ice. Due the natural oils, it may turn slightly cloudy when mixed. 43% Alc./Vol.

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  23rd Street Distillery Violet Gin (700ml)

  Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: Distilled from sugarcane spirit, this striking ultra-violet gin employs butterfly peas steeped for eighteen hours to bestow its special tint. The floral soft nose accents lemon myrtle and home made lemonade. The palate is light and breezy with lime and low-key juniper, ending mildly peppery, lemony and medium fresh. Sensitive to pH, so the colour will change if you add tonic or lemon. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  23rd Street Distillery Signature Gin (700ml)

  Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $81. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Twenty Third Street Distillery is the new incarnation of a century-old landmark at Renmark, in South Australia’s Riverland. Originally built by Chateau Tanunda in 1914 to take advantage of burgeoning local grape harvests, the distillery had a roller-coaster history, surviving a series of takeovers and mergers until it ceased production in 2002.

  When a pair of disused, South Australian-built copper pot stills were found at Berri Estate, a small team became determined to bring them back to life. The 7,500 litre capacity stills had their own story to tell, being x Hardy’s - at one stage responsible for producing the iconic Black Bottle brandy. Years of hard work running restorations and relocations has found these antiques once again fully operational at the original 23rd St premises producing brandy, whisky and gin.

  Tasting note: Made using ten botanicals including locally grown mandarines. Dazzling clarity with a brilliant silvery blush. Nosing finds medium-fresh aromas of juniper, lemon gelato, peppercorns and dried herbs. A light bodied, soft-textured gin with brisk flavours of piney-juniper, citrus peel, white pepper, liquorice root and suggestions of lime juice in the aftertaste. Clean but short. Relaxed easy drinking. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  36 Short Blood Orange Gin (500ml)

  South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $68. 99

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  ABV: 45%

  Made using home grown blood oranges, this award winning gin offers subtle aromatics of blood orange, Meyer lemon peel and trace juniper. The flavours are uncomplicated but fresh and keenly balanced, with well defined citrus as the keynote, backed up an oily-yet-zesty pith / peel finish that lingers. 45% Alc./Vol.

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  78 Degrees Desert Gin (700ml)

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $84. 99

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  ABV: 48%

  A contemporary, high ABV Aussie gin that you can drink neat. Well balanced & bold the style is citrus forward, soaked with three species of house roasted wattleseed creating a golden hue & allowing the roasted and toasty flavours of the Australian Desert to shine through. Recommended with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic garnished with dehydrated blood orange.

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  78 Degrees Sunset Gin (700ml)

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 42%

  Produced in small batches using grape spirit, this new 78 Degrees Gin is vapour distilled using a unique column and basket distillation method in order to retain delicate flavours and aromas. Botanicals include juniper, (fresh pine and resiny notes), Strawberry Gum (Leafy, herbaceous & strawberry characters), Bush Apple (Tannin, acid structure and floral notes) and Rosella (Floral with undertones of raspberry, rhubarb & plum). Try it in with Mediterranean Tonic garnished with Davidson Plums or Strawberries & Thyme.

  Tasting note: Very pale pink blush. Herbaceous aromas with brief air contact accenting piney juniper, white pepper and hints of semi-ripe berries. Light on entry, offering lemon, pine and tart berry flavours in a brisk, medium fresh, peppery delivery. Suggestions of celery, pine and musk confectionary through the warming aftertaste. Good length. Something a little bit different while retaining gin's traditional keynotes. 42% Alc./Vol.

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  Seven Seasons Green Ant Gin (700ml)

  South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 42%

  Traditionally sourced for their protein and medicinal benefits, Green Ants display vibrant flavours of Lime and Coriander. This unique bush tucker is hand harvested in the Northern Territory by the Motlop family of the Larrakia people. Other botanicals include Boobiala (Native Juniper), Finger Lime, Strawberry Gum, Lemon Myrtle and Pepper Berry

  Tasting note: Crystal clear. Lemonade gelato and lime juice over piney juniper. Air contact adds hints of white pepper and coriander. Soft, fluffy delivery is almost oily. Bright lemon-lime gelato flavours, mint leaf and warming spices to finish. 42% Alc./Vol.

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  Akitasugi Cedar Gin (500ml)

  JAPAN

  $82. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  The powerfully scented Akitasugi Cedar Gin falls into the range of Conifer-driven gin bouquets, presenting with a drier, woody-juniper quality suggesting crushed pine shoots, pine sap and hints of new sawn soft woods. Well balanced at 46%, the pine and juniper-led profile is backed up by citrus and hints of damp cedar, finishing creamy-yet-fresh, peppery and well integrated with lingering pine and cool mint. This isn't overtly 'woody' as you might expect (cedar leaves are amongst the five botanicals), rather it naturally compliments the familiar conifer notes experienced via juniper in many other gins.

  Other reviews... Akitasugi Gin is from Akitakenhakko Kogyo, developed as a partially-crowdfunded industry-academic-government project. It uses Akitasugi (cedar) leaves and five other botanicals. The refreshing "forest bathing" aroma is its signature, and the packaging is quite attractive... Akitasugi Gin is extremely fresh, and the first impression is the fantastic progression of the aroma. It noses of refreshing lemon, coriander seed, and cinnamon. On the tongue it’s soft and sweet, and well-balanced. It’s as though you’re taking a walk in a meadow just after the rain, or forest bathing, like a breath of nature itself. Cedar leaves had me thinking it would be a bit grassier or more raw, but that’s not the case. Take it straight or on the rocks, but putting it in a cocktail may be a waste. It’s a demonstration of the strength of Japanese craft gin. 89 points - Whisky Galore Vol.22 / October 2020

  Gold Medal - Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2021

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  Animus Distillery Macedon Dry Gin (700ml)

  Central Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 50%

  Founded in 2015 by four friends, Animus Distillery soon outgrew its Fitzroy origins and is now located in central Victoria. Triple filtered, 100% Australian grain spirit is used and many of the botanicals (all vapour pressed in a 50L copper still) are grown on the property. During production botanical baskets are changed every few litres and the final ABV is kept relatively high in order to maximise flavours.

  Tasting note: Clear. Opening sniffs are moderately peppery / spirity with floral-yet-earthy scents of dried herbs (tarragon / lavender / thyme?) and white pepper over background citrus oils. Air contact adds green juniper and lime peel to the mix. A lively, concentrated, resinous delivery includes early juniper followed by an alluring mixed herb / pepper combo with distinct lime peel, subtle smokey cardamom, cinnamon and saffron at the finish. Concludes mildly oily, tongue tingling and medium long. A robust, full bodied style with a touch of Asia to it. 50% Alc./Vol.

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  Anther Cherry Gin (700ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  Formally branded ARTEMIS, Anther's single-estate/seasonal limited edition is a take on the traditional Sloe style. Cherries are sourced from Simon Spreyton of Spreyton's orchards, a small family owned farm in Northern Tasmania. Their fruit is highly sought after in Asian markets where it commands a premium. Cherry season is between mid-December and mid-January, hence this release is annual. Production remains true to this distillery's garagiste approach - 200kg of cherries are stoned by hand (that's about 12,000 cherries!) then placed in holding tanks to macerate in gin. The vivid red liquid is then strained, diluted and a little sugar is added before bottling.

  Tasting note: [27% ABV/Vol. tasted] Slightly cloudy ruby red. Retains a piney, cool mint, lemony freshness through the cherry glace, blackcurrant and dried cranberry notes making for an enticing combination. Creamy cherry nectar and cranberry juice flavours over hints of black pepper and pine with late citrus and herbal tea notes lifting the finish. Nicely done; would love to see it at higher. Expect a light sediment.

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  Anther Gin (700ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 44%

  Champion Gin at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards 2018.

  'Artemis' has been renamed 'Anther', after the part of a flower that holds pollen, the essential element for reproduction for botanicals.

  Hand distilled in small batches in Collingwood, Melbourne, this is a juniper forward, classic London dry style, complimented by Australian native botanicals. It's a spicy, savoury gin with a kick of citrus and a long finish of clove, nutmeg and ginger, bottled at a slightly higher strength than your average gin to give the botanicals extra punch. Great in a G&T, a perfect match with Vermouth in a Dry Martini or Negroni, and the spices in Anther emerge in citrus cocktails like the White Lady or Southside.

  Tasting note: Something special captured in the bouquet with a tangible creaminess to the "nose feel"; scents of green cardamom, citrus oils and coriander becoming pine-like with further air contact. Excellent freshness and lift. A creamy, delicately spicy delivery with bright juniper and coriander flavours and a tangy, citrus accented finish. Ends medium long, with lingering cool mint / pine and juniper freshness. 44% Alc./Vol.

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  Antipodes Organic Pink Gin (700ml)

  AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 40%

  An Aussie first: certified organic Pink Gin. Infused with Kakadu Plums to give it a new dimension of citrus, with Strawberry Gum - Olida for an extra berry burst. Ruby red grapefruit and pepper berries are also in the mix. Enjoy on the rocks or with tonic.

  Tasting note: Atypical gin aromas of strip bubblegum, jelly-babies and delicate pepper warmth. Follows through to a soft, silky spirit with semi-sweet confectionary flavours, mild spirit flare and a fleeting bubblegum aftertaste. Odd. More like flavoured vodka than gin. 40% ABV.

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  Antipodes Organic Gin (700ml)

  AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 45%

  Australia's first certified organic gin. Triple distilled with native and traditional botanicals and cut back with pure Australian rainwater.

  Tasting note: Crystal clear. Attractive scents of lemon meringue / home made lemonade with subtle background notes of white pepper and pine needle. Creamy, semi-sweet lemon sorbet profile with a citrus accented finish and a medium long, gently spiced, faint juniper and lemonade aftertaste. 45% Alc./Vol.

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• Applewood Distillery Alpine Gin (500ml)

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 43%

  An intense, juniper-forward spirit, 'Alpine' gin employs finger limes from the northern tablelands and pepper leaf from Alpine Victoria and Tasmania for added complexity.

  Notes from the producers... An intricate, unabashedly Australian dry gin with a native citrus core, alongside a piquant, unctuous earthiness and a soaring eucalypt freshness. An authentic reflection of the arid interior of Australia. 43% Alc./Vol.

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• Applewood Distillery Gin (500ml)

  Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 43%

  A Gin that accents the tart, bright green flavours of the Finger Lime and then gives a double-tap of savoury Desert Lime. In all, 25 individual botanicals play a part, with aromatic support delivered by Peppermint Gum Leaf, Saltbush, Wild Thyme, Pepperberry, Wattleseed, Anise Myrtle, Macadamia and of course - a solid dose of juniper.

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• Archie Rose Bone Dry Gin (700ml)

  Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 44%

  Created as a homage to gin’s foremost botanical, 'Bone Dry' showcases juniper’s raw power to deliver a hedonistic encounter with a bracingly dry finish. It's also the first gin from Archie Rose's new Banksmeadow Distillery, produced in 'one-of-a-kind' copper vacuum stills. Worth noting too that head distiller, Joe Dinsmoor, trained under the living legend, Bill Lark in Tasmania. You're in good hands with this release. 44% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... NOSE: A precise, focused and intense nose with a bounty of juniper aromas; fresh Christmas tree, spearmint, eucalyptus and fresh lime peel. Citrus peel supports the enormous juniper presence offering sherbert, fresh flowers and white grapefruit. PALATE: A massive arrival with swathes of citrus, pine and mint cascading across the palate with intensity and expressivity. FINISH: Fantastically persistent and focussed, showcasing a dovetailing of lime peel and herbaceous elements.

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• Archie Rose Fundamental Spirits Straight Dry Gin (700ml)

  Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

  $64. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Under the umbrella title of 'Fundamental Spirits', comes a new range of 100% Australian vodka, gin and whisky created as an easy foundation for your favourite drinks. The Straight Dry Gin is cold distilled with sustainably sourced local and Australian ingredients. Botanicals include lemon myrtle, reclaimed orange peel, pink peppercorns, Roman chamomile and strawberry gum. 40% Alc./Vol.

  Notes from the producers... A complex nose with the evolving aromas of sappy pine, fresh thyme and lime zest and an aroma of freshly zested orange in the background with the faintest hint of waxy lemon. The palate has great precision yet generosity with a strong juniper backbone that is complemented by charred lemon, pineapple and grapefruit. A subtle floral character extends into the finish but is overcome by the pervasive juniper which pushes out into a long, dry and satisfying conclusion.

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  Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin (700ml)

  Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 42%

  Tasting note: Includes a number of Australian native ingredients including blood limes, river mint and Dorrigo pepperleaf. Crystal clear. Impressive juniper / lime peel lift to the bouquet. Exposure adds delicate scents of pepper, coriander seed and fresh picked sweet oregano to the mix. Medium dry entry leads into a juicy lemon verbena / piney juniper profile. Ends clean, peppery and citrus lozenge like. 42% Alc./Vol.

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  Archie Rose Distiller's Strength Gin (700ml)

  Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 52.4%

  A much-anticipated release for September 2016, designed to shine in mixed drinks and cocktails. This includes fifteen individually distilled botanicals (both native and imported) such as pears from Orange in greater western NSW, rose petals, elderflower and distilled honey from the distillery's rooftop beehives.

  Says Archie Rose manager Harriet Leigh, "We upped the botanicals in the gin so they'd be more pronounced and pack a punch in G&T or Negroni. But I've also enjoyed it in a Last Word, a Southside and a Tom Collins. I believe in thorough research."

  Tasting note: Clear. Intensely aromatic with a medley of white pepper, citrus peel, piney-juniper and background cardamom / coriander. Skillfully balanced, with a creamy, gently peppery attack and flavours of lemon meringue, pine needle, coriander and a vibrant, oily, spicy finish. Medium long. A juniper/ citrus forward style that's nicely integrated. 52.4% Alc./Vol.

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  Audemus Spirits Umami Gin (500ml)

  Cognac, FRANCE

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  ABV: 42%

  A gin named after the fifth basic taste, ('umami' is also known as 'savoury'). The concept is to provide the perfect base spirit for a Martini. Produced using hand picked Sicilian capers, parmesan and two other savoury ingredients combined with neutral wheat spirit, then briefly barrel aged, it's wonderfully scented with a keynote of fresh capers, plus hints of white pepper and green capsicum, ending on a spicy note of fresh-sliced chillies. Evocative and unique. Experiment with dry, savoury cocktails. 42% Alc./Vol.
  Throws a natural sediment. This is not a production fault.

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• Australian Distilling Co. Melbourne Gin (700ml)

  Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $94. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Melbourne is a city that celebrates the old and the new and whatever comes next, transcending traditions and transforming them into that elusive quality that is the city's charm. Distilled in Brunswick, this truly Melbourne spirit uses locally sourced, classic gin botanicals to create a multi layered, balanced blend including juniper, coriander, orris root, pepper, ginger and cinnamon. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Autonomy Quandong Gin (500ml)

  Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 40%

  Quandong, Tasmanian pepperberry and orange peels collected from market juicers are used to create this 'low food mile' gin. Brilliant brass gold in colour, the nose presents a finely tuned blend of figs, wine-soaked pears and orange oils, making this somewhat dry curacao-like. Flavour wise, it's more ginny and spicy, delivering a beautifully integrated combination of juniper, orange zest and peach with budding peel and pine freshness towards the finish. Think of it as Cointreau-meets-gin with an Aussie twist. Ty it with tonic and a peach garnish. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Aviation Batch Distilled Gin (700ml)

  Portland, Oregon, UNITED STATES

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 42%

  A unique partnership between Lee Medoff and Christian Krogstad of House Spirits Distilling in Portland, Oregon, and mixologist Ryan Magarian of Liquid Kitchen in Seattle. Believed to be the first collaboration of its kind, the gin employs a traditional Dutch copper pot still all-Rye grain base, which brings it's own zest, spiciness and weight compared to corn or wheat base counterparts, combined with a more even handed blending approach (i.e.- less juniper than a London Dry Gin). Other botanicals include cardamom, coriander, lavender, aniseed, saraparilla and dried orange peel.

  Chris Carllson of Spiritsreview.com commented: "While taking an old style genever or American style base they have added a deft sense of blending, maceration and distillation to create a truly outstanding Gin. This is the gin to use to resurrect those classic pre-Prohibition American cocktail recipes such as the Alamagoozlum and a host of others, that simply cannot be done with a London Dry...a must have for the discerning gin connoisseur."

  Tasting note: Clear. A sweet star anise top note descends the liquorice octave to fennel and sarsaparilla over hints of dill, caraway and rye bread. Soft, glycerous entry leads into a broad, semi sweet rye, caraway, anise flavour profile with citrus zest adding freshness. Excellent balance. White pepper to finish refreshed by sarsaparilla and caraway through the aftertaste. A solid alternative to traditional Genevers.  42% Alc./Vol.
  

  Other reviews... The bouquet emits earthy/mineral-like and fruity scents of slate/stone, wax and orange zest. The palate entry is very citrusy and tart; at midpalate the flavor profile turns astringent and bitter with major grain and citrus fruit influence. Concludes zesty, acidic, fresh and clean. A floral/citrusy style that’s completely different from London Dry's. 85-89 points. - www.wineenthusiast.com

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  Bass & Flinders Distillery Angry Ant Gin (700ml)

  Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $139. 99

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: [LOT 1 tasted] Perfect clarity showing considerable viscosity. Dryish bouquet captivates with intriguing fruity aromas reminiscent of Maraschino cherries, fresh prunes, rhubarb tart or semi-ripe nashi pear. Second pass ups the vibrancy and introduces citrus peel, pine needle, sap and balsa-wood like notes. Feather light on entry, developing with a medium bodied, restrained piney / sappy profile and a powerful lemon cough lozenge surge that surprises for this ABV. Ends poised and lively with suggestions of liquorice root, lemon grass, eucalyptus oil and late Vapo-rub in the aftertaste. Exceptionally long. A highly creative, idiosyncratic expression that pushes the boundaries of what gin can be. 40% Alc./ Vol.

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  Bass & Flinders Gin Wild & Spicy Gin (700ml)

  Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 40%

  Tasting note: Produced from 10 botanicals. Crystal clear. Intense aroma features scents of crushed eucalyptus leaf and pine needle becoming more juniper focused after exposure. Good concentration with mildly peppery, juniper and eucalyptus leaf flavours, feather-light towards the tingly, spicy finish and trailling off with a subtle juniper and citrus peel fade. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Bass & Flinders Distillery Soft & Smooth Gin (700ml)

  Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 40%

  A new Australian gin from the Mornington Peninsula, vapour distilled in small batches.

  Tasting note: Crystal clear. The floral aroma includes scents of fresh lemon peel, coriander and juniper. Entry is water like, intensifying to moderate concentration by mid palate which is, as the label suggests, satin textured and eminently accessible with its balanced juniper, citrus zest and pepper focus. Finish is bone dry, squeaky clean and in the leaner, lighter range. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Bass & Flinders Distillery Monsoon Gin (700ml)

  Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 40%

  An exotic blend of 8 botanicals including lemongrass and coriander.

  Tasting note: Crystal clear. Frail opening aroma gains intensity after a short breathe to yield an attractive lemongrass and coriander accented bouquet with a delicately peppery edge. An exotic amalgam of lemon grass, lozenge and a late ginger flourish makes for a delightful twist on the palate. Outstanding length. Finishes more ginger beer like. A terrific ingredient for Asian inspired cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Bathtub Gin (700ml)

  London, UNITED KINGDOM

  $89. 99

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  ABV: 43.3%

  Winner - Best Compound Gin - 2020 World Gin Awards.

  The name "Bathtub gin" originally referred to any style of homemade spirit made in amateur conditions. It was first used in 1920 during the prohibition-era in the United States, with reference to the poor quality alcohol that was being made in home bath tubs and mixed into cocktails to disguise its coarse flavour. Obviously, this contemporary version is not that sort of gin. Launched in 2011, it was the very first product from Atom Brands, the innovative team responsible for That Boutiquey Whisky Company and Drinks by the Dram, amongst others. 

  The gin is created using the traditional method of ''cold compounding''. High quality copper pot-still spirit is twice infused with juniper, orange peel, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. This double-infusion process allows fresh botanical flavours that might be too delicate to survive the distillation process to shine through the finished drink. Production is restricted to ultra-small batches of just 30-60 bottles at a time and the length of the compounding period is controlled entirely by periodic sampling. Our tasting found a lifted, complex bouquet including crushed pine buds, lemon cough drops, sweet oregano plus notes of pepper, cinnamon and cardamom. Medium-bodied, the palate follows with attractive spicy, woody-juniper flavours and a glowing white pepper, citrus zest, pine and Fisherman's Friend finish. Vivacious and drier-styled, this is very easy to like - as is the distinctive presentation; the bottle is wrapped in brown paper and completed with string and wax to resemble a Victorian apothecary. As for mixing, the creators recommend keeping it simple - premium tonic, or lots of ice and a slice of orange to garnish. 43.3% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... The nose is heavy with juniper, cinnamon and cardamom; orange oil adds a touch if citrusy depth. Overall, the nose is quite heavy. The palate builds quietly, with cinnamon, orange and juniper culminating all at once. As they fade, fresh cracked juniper berry gives way to notes of forest and clove. The finish is quite long with cinnamon and orange again dominating. Very smooth spirit overall, but heavy on the spices and herbs. In cold compounded gins, you definitely get a side of common ingredients like cinnamon that you don’t always pick up when they are distilled. For example... you almost get a more literal fresh-ground-cinnamon note in here. Bathtub/cold-compounded/infused gins are fantastic for beginners at picking out tasting notes, learning how to decouple flavor accords. While distilling can be transformative and surprising (coriander for example), bathtub gins are much more literal to the ingredients in the way you’re used to tasting them. Right from the spice jar if you may have it. - theginisin.com

  Winner - Best Compound Gin - 2020 World Gin Awards

  Gold Medal - 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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  Berry Bros & Rudd No.3 Gin (700ml)

  NETHERLANDS

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 46%

  What at first glance may appear to be a thoroughly English product is actually produced in Holland. No bad thing given the Dutch invented gin. In fact, it comes out of one of the country's oldest distilleries using a proprietary recipe rooted in British tradition. Berry Bros. & Rudd (est.1698) based at No.3 St. James Street in London take credit for the formula, as referenced in the superb presentation. Inspiration for the key symbol on the label came when packaging designers found a key to 'The Parlour', probably the oldest room in BBR's shop. Produced from a grain based spirit via a 100-year-old, brick-encased, copper pot still, the limited range of botanicals pushes tradition to the extreme with a simple three fruit and three spice recipe: juniper, from Italy, sweet Spanish orange peel and grapefruit peel. Completing the mix are angelica root, adding an earthy, drying quality; Moroccan coriander seed, which releases a lemony flavour during distilling as well as adding a spicy, slightly peppery finish, and cardamom pods, which also add a spicy, aromatic, warm bite.

  From a fresh bottle, the first thing that grabs you about No.3 are its vivid aromas of fresh cut grapefruit, unripe raspberries, lavender, black pepper and pine sap. The palate is full-bodied and assertive, led by a peppery attack including juicy grapefruit flavours, hints of coriander and a warm spiciness that carries through to the finish, winding down with grapefruit, ripe lemon and freshly sawn pine. All up, it's a zesty, masculine-styled London Dry defined by grapefruit and spice, and the intensity of flavour at 46% means a little less goes further. Keep a bottle in the freezer and you have Summer's ideal suitor to dry Martinis or classic G&Ts.

  Other reviews... Fresh and aromatic, this traditional London dry style gin offers juniper, coriander, grapefruit peel and anise notes. It's versatile and well suited for making gin and tonics. 92 points - wineenthusiast.com

  Country Winner Gold - London Dry - 2020 World Gin Awards
  Double Gold - 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

  ...A juniper-forward spirit with a bitter river running through it — likely driven heavily by the grapefruit peel — with a finish that offers both oily citrus notes and light floral elements. Some earthiness creeps in toward the back, along with a slightly sweet, fruity kick. This is gin without a lot of fluff, stripped down to its basics, which makes for a clean and refreshing spirit. - drinkhacker.com

  A traditional piney juniper forward London Dry Gin but with the flavour dials turned up - particularly zesty citrus and earthy spice. 5+ stars - diffordsguide.com

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• Big Tree Seasonal Cumquat Gin (700ml)

  Macedon Ranges, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 42%

  Guided by the seasons on the farm, Big Tree decided to have a bit of fun and produce an ever-changing line of gins to reflect the seasons and country life. They managed to forage enough cumquats to make this very popular, citrusy smooth gin, oozing warmth ideal for sipping on a cold winter's night. 42% Alc./Vol.

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  Big Tree Elegant Dry Gin (700ml)

  Macedon, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

  $84. 99

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  ABV: 42%

  This is Big Tree's 'traditional' gin created to make a well-rounded G&T. In short, a classic shout out to the London Dry style.

  Tasting note: [Batch 2] Superb vibrancy and lift to the aromas of lemon myrtle, middling juniper, cadamom(?) as well as some earthier, root-like undertones. Remarkably full bodied, creamy and spiced-up for the ABV in a seamless delivery that mirrors the fabulous bouquet. Concludes citrusy, warming, vivacious. Great new gin. 42% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Bronze Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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  Big Tree Claude Navy Strength Gin (700ml)

  Macedon, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 58%

  Big Tree Distillery was established by a gin-loving husband and wife team devoted to bringing you truly home-grown spirits from the Macedon Ranges in Victoria. Three gins are on offer - 'Seasonal', 'Elegant Dry' and a Navy Strength edition named 'Claude'. All are created using (mostly) local ingredients and fresh rainwater from the farm. Where possible the team pick and forage some of the more interesting botanicals as locally as possible with the help of a gin loving botantist. Bottled at high ABV, Claude includes a touch of Southern Sassafras foraged from the Victorian mountains.

  Tasting note: [Batch 2] Super-dense and juniper-heavy on the nose; pine forest floor, orris and liquorice root as well as hints of grapefruit and dried herbs. Never lets up. Huge yet impeccably balanced in an intense citrus / juniper / herbal and liquorice accented attack with Fisherman's Friend rounding off a cascade of profound ginny flavours. Ends oily, peppery, prolonged. Tremendous stuff. 58% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Double Gold Medal, World Spirits Competition.

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  Big Tree Distillery Sloe Gin (700ml)

  Macedon, Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 27.7%

  New from Big Tree, this ruby red annual release offers fresh aromas of semi-ripe blackberries, raspberry tea, cranberry juice and chamomile. It's light to medium bodied with tangy flavours of dried cranberry and citrus peel finishing juicy, medium long with a splash cinnamon warmth. Controlled sugars make for a deliciously natural expression. 27.7% Alc./Vol.

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  Blankenheym & Nolet Oude Genever (Jenever) (1000ml)

  Schiedam, NETHERLANDS

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  ABV: 38%

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  Genever (also known as Jenever or Jeniever) Dutch Gin is a full bodied malty spirit that was introduced to the Northern Netherlands in the 16th century by Southern Netherlanders who were fleeing the Spanish inquisition. Although it was originally created for purely medicinal reasons, (juniper berries being of diuretic value in flushing the urinary system) the popularity of this hardy new spirit spread so quickly that it soon was hailed as Holland’s national drink.

  There are two main types of Genever: ‘Oude’ (Old) and ‘Jonge’ (Young). This is not a matter of aging, but of distilling techniques. Jonge Genever can contain no more than 15% malt wine and 10 grams of sugar per litre where Oude Genever must contain at least 15% malt wine but not more than 20 grams of sugar per litre. It is straw-hued, relatively sweet and aromatic.

  This Oude Genever is created by Blankenheym & Nolet distilleries, established 1714 in Schiedam, Holland. A city well known for it's production of Genever.

  An interesting fact when contemplating the use of Genever: in 1862 a celebrity bartender by the name of Jerry Thomas produced the world's first cocktail and bartending book titled "The Bar-tenders Guide or How To Mix Drinks". In there appeared recipes based around four basic cocktail spirits being brandy, rum, whisky and not suprisingly, Genever, the classic predecessor of London Dry Gin. Below is a cocktail recipe of the forgotten 'Holland House', a classic in the era of Jerry Thomas.
  Enjoy!

  No tasting notes available...

  

  Recipe: The Improved Holland Gin Cock-tail

  Glass: A small pre-chilled cocktail glass / coupe.

  2 shots of Bols Genever
  3 dashes of rich sugar syrup
  2 dashes of orange bitters
  1 dash of dry orange curacao liqueur
  Stir the ingredients with large, hard, cold ice cubes and strain into the glass.

  

  
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  Blind Tiger Navy Strength Organic Gin (700ml)

  Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 59.9%

  During the early years of the Royal British Navy there existed no method for assessing the alcohol content of spirits or any other alcoholic drink. This posed a particular challenge, as they needed to ensure that any volume of alcohol transported aboard a ship would ignite if the cask were damaged during combat. While it may seem peculiar, in times when cannonballs and muskets were in use, damp gunpowder could prove fatal in battle. Therefore, it was imperative that any spilled spirit retained sufficient flammability to allow the use of the powder. To determine this, a test was conducted by blending a small amount of the spirit with gunpowder to create a paste, which was then ignited. If the mixture burned, it was deemed to be 100 degrees proof.

  Blind Tiger Navy Strength Organic Gin is distilled in the same small batch manner as all gins in the Blind Tiger Organic Gin range but is bottled at the much higher strength, in fact, at the time of writing, it's the highest of any Navy Strength Gin in Australia, and as such displays concentrated, pungent juniper and lime citrus aroma on first pour. These open to intense citrus and spice character of the other botanicals with time. When neat, it is peppery hot on the palate and has a drying finish at this higher alcohol content, just a drop of water in a glass sees the spirit open up and reveal its exotic character. Guarantees a richly flavoured G&T when mixed. 59.9% Alc./Vol.

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  Blind Tiger Rare Dry Organic Gin (700ml)

  Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 42.7%

  Hand crafted and distilled in small batches, Blind Tiger Organic Rare Dry Gin is a complex, elegant and aromatic gin made from ten certified organic botanicals; Juniper Berries, Coriander Seed, Dried & Fresh Lemon Peel, Dried & Fresh Sweet Orange Peel, Bitter Orange Peel, Lime Peel, Savory, Angelica Root, Cassia Bark and Liquorice. The botanicals are distilled individually through a small pot still, creating distinctive elements that are drawn on to craft and blend the final gin. Using an organic wheat spirit as a base makes for a perfect mixer with tonic or soda and a great addition to any popular gin-based cocktail. 42.7% Alc./Vol.

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  Blind Tiger Organic Mandarin Gin (700ml)

  Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA

  $69. 99

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  ABV: 42.7%

  Organically grown “Dancy” and “Imperial” mandarins from the Riverland are the keynote in the latest addition to the Blind Tiger range. Getting the formula just right involved a balancing act. Fruit was peeled and kept in varietal batches. One third was soaked fresh overnight in organic spirit then distilled as a separate run. The remaining peel was air dried above the pot stills and then distilled in small batches. The drier Imperial mandarin distillates were blended together, as were the two Dancy distillates creating two different styles of mandarin concentrates. Selected amounts of both were then blended together with the six botanicals that make up Blind Tiger's London Dry. The resulting gin has a bouquet redolent of mandarin pith and peel, leaning into sharper piney juniper notes after air contact. That's repeated in a wonderfully creamy, round, mouth-filling delivery where the citrus oils take centre stage; Tangy peel and pepper add the perfect amount of zest and zing to the finish. Because the juniper is almost completely phased out, it's more like a curaçao than a gin. A novelty for afficionados, more of a treat for fans of citrus liqueurs. Serve neat over ice, with soda or tonic with a twist of orange peel or mandarin. 42.7% Alc./Vol.

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  Bluecoat Elderflower Gin (750ml)

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES

  $120. 00

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  ABV: 47%

  Tasting note: This pale green-yellow gin opens with scents of lemon peel, followed by softer notes of elderflower. The palate accents peppercorns, orange zest and elderflower, finishing oily yet fresh, citrusy and gently bitter. Not gin-like at all, rather, leans in the direction of a good triple sec. 47% Alc./Vol.

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• Bluecoat Barrel Reserve American Dry Gin (700ml)

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES

  $99. 99

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  ABV: 47%

  A very popular addition to our Gin shelf last year was Bluecoat, named after the Bluecoat militia that fought the American War of Independence. Botanicals include organic juniper berries, American citrus peels, coriander and angelica root distilled with third-party sourced grain neutral spirit in a copper pot still made in Scotland by Forsyths of Rothes.

  This latest expression is finished in charred American oak barrels for a minimum of three months providing a unique, well rounded and complex spirit without compromising the latent botanical notes. Beautifully packaged in a cobalt blue bottle, this will be a great gin alternative to classic cocktails such as the Negroni, Martinez and Old Fashioned. 47% Alc./Vol.

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  Bluecoat American Dry Gin (700ml)

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES

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  ABV: 47%

  Tasting note: Brilliant rain water clear appearance with a silvery blush. Presents an intriguing aroma offering juniper, baked citrus and potpourri on the one hand, alternating with a sweeter and more unusual aspect that includes almond and jaffa-like notes. A light, mildly oily entry leads into a medium dry, peppery profile that's almost vodka-like with featherweight flavours of juniper and citrus, concluding delicately lemony, peppery, warm, lean and dry; traces of almond in the aftertaste. 47% Alc./Vol.

  Other reviews... Named after the Bluecoat militia that fought the American War of Independence, botanicals including organic juniper berries, American citrus peels, coriander and angelica root are distilled with third-party sourced grain neutral spirit in a copper pot still made in Scotland by Forsyths of Rothes. The cobalt blue bottles have distinctive etched detailing and gold lettering: each is filled by hand and sealed with a cork stopper.Appearance: Clear and transparent. Aroma: Clean, juniper and fresh coriander nose with alpine fresh piny, lemony aromas. Taste: Soft, very slightly sweet, peppermint fresh cleansing palate with pine, zesty lemony and liquorice. The high strength adds black pepper spirity notes. Aftertaste: Lemony, pine fresh finish with lingering sage, naan bread and black pepper flavours.
  4.5 stars - www.diffordsguide.com

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• Boatrocker Raspberry Gin (700ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 40%

  For this Aussie take on Sloe gin, whole raspberries were macerated for one week in Boatrocker's 'Original' recipe, adding a vibrant pink hue and luscious raspberry character to the spirit. Strawberry gum and earl grey tea were distilled to complement the raspberries resulting in a modern twist for a classic G&T, garnished with fresh or freeze-dried raspberries. Other botanicals include juniper, coriander, orris, angelica, almonds and lemon. 40% Alc./Vol.

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  Boatrocker Summer Gin (700ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 41.5%

  Summer Gin captures all that’s good about summer and puts it in a bottle. Bright citrus notes from lime, ruby grapefruit and tangelo work alongside refreshing cucumber to bring you a gin that works wonderfully after a long day at the beach, feet up, bbq on, and happy tunes playing. The distillery's signature serve is a large glass filled with ice, a generous splash of Summer Gin, topped with a dry tonic and garnished with a slice of cucumber or a lime wedge. 41.5% Alc./Vol.

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• Boatrocker Original Gin (700ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 41.5%

  Juniper-forward with floral and citrus highlights, Boatrocker's 'Original' combines contemporary botanicals alongside traditional ingredients. Batch distilled in a small Melbourne distillery in Braeside, it works in a classic G&T, garnished with a wedge of pink grapefruit or in an original martini. Botanicals include juniper, coriander, orris, angelica, green cardamom, lavender, almonds, pink grapefruit, lemon, strawberry gum and pepperberry. 41.5% Alc./Vol.

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• Boatrocker Jungle Gin (700ml)

  Victoria, AUSTRALIA

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  ABV: 42%

  Inspired by the flavours of South East Asia. the team at Boatrocker distill fresh makrut (kaffir) lime leaves, ginger, lemongrass and kumquats alongside more traditional ingredients such as juniper, coriander, angelica and orris. Jungle Gin's bright aromatics work with a dry tonic garnished with a lime leaf, and equally well in any citrus-forward cocktail. 42% Alc./Vol.

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  Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin (700ml)

  Schiedam, NETHERLANDS

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  ABV: 42%

  Launched in 2014, Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin features a recipe inspired by the creator's grandfather, Bobby Alfons. Produced at the Herman Jansen Distillery, this fragrant and complex gin is made with a balanced blend of juniper, rosehips, cloves, lemongrass and cubeb peppers amongst others. Think of it as "Indonesian Spice meets Dutch Courage". Attractively packaged in a 'traditional' bottle with a pattern inspired by Indonesian culture. 42% Alc./Vol.

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  Bokma Jonge Genever (Jenever) (1000ml)

  Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS

  $79. 99

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  ABV: 35%

  Closure: Screw Cap

  Jonge Genever is one of the more popular distilled spirits in the Netherlands. Its basis is a "Malt wine," distilled from a mixture of wheat, corn, rye, and barley. The production of this malt wine mirrors the production of Scotch whisky through the first distillation, which the Scots call "low wines" and the Dutch call "malt wine." An essential ingredient is juniper berries. Distillers make the final product in several stages, using herbs, neutral spirits, and different quantities of juniper berries according to each distilleries secret recipe.

  There are two main types of Genever: ‘Oude’ (Old) and ‘Jonge’ (Young). This is not a matter of aging, but of distilling techniques. Around 1900 the Coffey Still (Patent Still) made it possible to produce an almost neutral tasting high-grade alcohol, independent of the origin of the spirit. A worldwide trend towards lighter tasting spirits as well as lower prices, led to blended whisky in Great Britain, and its counterpart in the Netherlands was 'Jonge Genever'. During the World Wars, lack of imported cereals and hence malt, forced the continued promotion of this Gin. People started using the term ‘Oude’ for the old-style Genever and ‘Jonge’ for the new style, while still employing juniper berries, it contains more grain instead of malt and can even contain plain sugar-based alcohol.

  Originally a family operated business, Freerk Klazes Bokma gained the rights to establish a distillery in 1894. Later in 1971 Bokma entered into a joint venture with Heineken enhancing its distribution network which enabled Bokma to become one of the Netherlands most beloved spirits.

  An interesting fact when contemplating the use of genever, In 1862 a celebrity bartender by the name of Jerry Thomas produced the world's first cocktail and bartending book titled "The Bar-tenders Guide or How To Mix Drinks". In there appeared recipes based around four basic cocktail spirits being brandy, rum, whisky and not surprisingly, Genever the classic predecessor of London Dry Gin.

  Enjoy Jonge Genever straight from the freezer, in a cocktail or traditionally with a cold lager beer as a chaser; referred to as a kopstoot ("headbutt").

  Below are a few cocktail recipes to try at home

  Recipe: Dutch Trade Winds

  60ml of Bokma Jonge Genever
  15ml shot of Dutch Curacao
  15ml shot of lemon juice
  Sugar syrup to taste

  Shake with crushed ice and serve in a chilled cocktail glass.

  Recipe: Amsterdam

  In a shaker with ice cubes:
  45ml of Bokma Jonge Genever
  15ml cocktail glass of triple sec
  15ml cocktail glass of orange juice

  Shake well and serve in a chilled cocktail glass

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