Brogans Way

There are a few different distillation methods used to create craft gin , each with their benefits and drawbacks. Here’s some insight into how the best gin is made, from a leading distillery in Melbourne . Steep and Boil This is the most traditional method of making craft gin, and it’s behind some of the best gins in the world, including those at our distillery in Melbourne.  A mix of juniper and other botanicals (herbs, spices and fruit) is soaked in a mix of pure, neutral alcohol and water (about 50-50) for about 48 hours. The mixture is then distilled in a pot still to produce a richly flavoured alcohol that is then reduced with water to bottling strength (around 48% alcohol). A variation of this method is individual botanical distillation, where each different ingredient is steeped and boiled separately rather than part of a mix, and then blended together by the producer. Producers who prefer this as a method for making the best gin say it gives greater control over the flavou...

There’s no doubt that gin is a fantastic spirit but choosing the right gin, whether it’s at a boutique gin shop or a cocktail bar in Richmond , is no easy task. Rather than wading through jargon and taking a wild guess (hands up everyone who just points at the prettiest bottle!), get to know what gin terminology means with this guide from our gin distillery in Richmond . You’ll not only impress your friends and earn the respect of every bartender; you’ll also get the best-tasting drink! London dry – This is the most classic type of gin, where the dominant flavour is juniper. It’s made with the traditional one-shot method, where all the botanicals are added to the sill where distillation takes place, and then the final product is blended with water to get the right alcohol level – nothing else is added. Craft gin – This is the name given to any gin manufactured in small batches by small distilleries and artisans, like our gin distillery in Richmond. It’s to differentiate it from gin ...