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These are Some of the Most Exotic Gin Flavours in the World

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Craft gin isn’t just about attention to detail and creating a premium product – it’s also about the botanicals and flavours infused into this popular spirit. Craft gin allows producers and consumers to get creative and curious through some truly fun and mind-boggling flavour combinations. Here are some of the most exotic, from our distillery in Melbourne . We can also offer you a gin making class in Melbourne where you can test your imagination and skills!     Vegemite Gin   There are few things as Australian as Vegemite, so it was only a matter of time before craft gin producers tried to marry these beloved umami flavours with what’s becoming Australia’s favourite alcohol. The result was the limited edition ArchiMite Buttered Toast Spirit , a craft gin infused with Vegemite, butter and sourdough toast!   Elephant Dung Gin   Going on to prove that you can infuse gin with anything – and we do really mean anything – a South African couple with a passion for con...

Here’s What You’ll Learn in a Gin Making Class

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Curious about the world of craft gin ? Want to turn your passion for this popular spirit into a hobby or career? Then a gin making class in Melbourne is just what you need! Here’s some insight into what you’ll learn, from our gin distillery in Melbourne .   #1 – What is Gin?   First, you’ll learn about what gin really is, what it’s made of and – importantly – what makes craft gins distinct from a flavoured vodka and other clear spirits. You’ll also learn about the very interesting history of gin and how it’s making a powerful comeback in today’s homes, bars and restaurants.   #2 – The Process   You’ll get a full, guided tour of our gin distillery in Melbourne, where you get a behind the scenes look at exactly how craft gin is made. This process is surprisingly simple, but it has to be done perfectly every time, monitoring quality, temperature and other key elements constantly to ensure the result is the same high-quality product every time.   ...

What is Sloe Gin?

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  When you’re getting into the world of craft gin , you’re going to come across all sorts of terms you’ve never heard of before when you’re visiting a cocktail bar, liquor store or distillery in Melbourne – including sloe gin. Here’s some insight into what sloe gin is, how to drink it and more, from the specialists in craft gin in Melbourne .     A Little Bit About Sloe Gin   Sloe gin is made with sloes, a little berry that grows wild in hedgerows throughout the United Kingdom – the birthplace for modern gin as we know it. It’s not surprising if you’ve never heard of sloes – despite being pretty berries, they really aren’t very tasty at all!   But that all changes when you soak them in gin. After all, as we know quite well at our distillery in Melbourne, craft gin makes everything better.   By infusing high-proof London Dry craft gin (which you can get directly from our craft gin distillery in Melbourne) with these berries (along with s...