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Going to a gin tasting in Melbourne ? Here are some tips on what to expect and how to get the most out of your craft gin experience from our artisanal distillery and gin bar in Richmond .     Start Neat   While you don’t usually drink gin neat, it’s the best way to get an idea of what the craft gin really tastes like. This will help you discern different notes and botanicals, develop your gin palate and help when you start pairing the gin with other flavours.   Use a Curved Glass   Curved glasses capture aromas and scents, making it easier to develop the “nose” of the gin. This is a bit like the process used in a wine tasting, and we’ll demonstrate it at our gin bar in Richmond. You take room temperature gin and swirl it around and up the sides of the glass, helping to release the full aroma of the spirit.   Use a Tasting Sequence   Rather than just gulping your craft gin down in one go, you should follow a tasting sequence...

Ever wonder what makes certain types of gin craft gin ? Here are some insights from our gin distillery in Melbourne (you can pop in for a fun gin making class in Melbourne too!)         #1 - The Craftsmanship   Craftsmanship is the difference between a chair from IKEA and one that’s been hand-carved by a woodworker with decades of experience and an eye for artistry. That’s not to say there’s anything wrong with IKEA furniture, just that it’s mass-produced rather than being a one-of-a-kind item. Craft gin is a little like that – each batch is handcrafted by a distiller and their small team; they know every element in that batch, have hand-selected each botanical themselves, and work on the gin each day to ensure the flavours are just right.   #2 - Small Batches   Craft gins are made by small, artisanal businesses like our gin distillery in Melbourne, so the batches are pretty limited in the numbers of bottles produced and each...