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For our sixth Distiller Series gin, we've teamed up with our friends across the ditch at Island Gin in New Zealand. Drawing inspiration from our two island homes, this gin has a strong maritime influence with a fresh grapefruit citrus kick. We’ve used botanicals like bull kelp and Old Man saltbush to bring those salty, briny flavours, then we’ve added some Mānuka honey to give the gin a richness that balances it out.
To top it all off, we've wrapped the gin in a special glow-in-the-dark label (because, why the heck not?) that features land and sea flora and fauna of both our island homes.
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Every few years, we get together with one of our distiller mates from across the globe and share botanicals, techniques and experiences to create something exciting and seriously unique. This time, we’ve crossed the ditch to work with New Zealand’s Island Gin, an off-the-grid craft distillery based on the remote Great Barrier Island.
We swiftly agreed to disagree on who lays claim to the pavlova and Russell Crowe and instead turned our attention to our shared love for gin, the craft of distilling (and doing it as sustainably as possible), and the glorious abundance of nature that surrounds both our homes.
So off Prowsey went to Aotoea, Great Barrier Island. Here, alongside Island Gin’s Head Distiller Andi, they foraged for seaweed along the beaches, experimented with seawater, visited the local beekeeper to collect wild Mānuka honey and distilled side by side.
Prowsey was struck by the stunning nature and sea surrounding Great Barrier Island and wanted to make a gin that was super coastal and savoury, a reflection of Andi’s beautiful home. So she experimented with bull kelp (a type of seaweed), drying it in the sun at the distillery and roasting it in her own kitchen.
She threw it in the pot of the still, along with some Old Man saltbush, rosemary, Tasmanian pepperberry, bay leaves, and some quandongs for sweetness along with the Mānuka honey. Ruby grapefruit was added to the basket for a citrussy kick.
The resulting gin has a brininess to it and a thread of honey running through that gives it a lovely floral characteristic.
We wanted this gin to be coastal and savoury, so we looked to bull kelp and Old Man saltbush, along with Mānuka honey for a touch of sweetness.
Without juniper, there is no gin. When distilled, it adds a medicinal flavour with notes of pine needles. Juniper is grown wild, and the berries are harvested by hand on mountain slopes.
We use the leaf of the Tasmanian pepperberry. This local botanical works so well with our Asian spices, adding warmth and length to the palate without adding heat.
This woody herb is native to the Mediterranean region, but sourced locally from Cameron's backyard. Savoury pine characters from incredibly aromatic fresh leaves.
Bay leaves are from the laurel tree, native to the Mediterranean. Ours are fresh from local backyards including Cameron's. Bright green, herbaceous and slightly sweet.
This outback superfood is part of the sandalwood family, offering mild dry lentil aromatics, a sweet, tangy and somewhat tart fruit, with a slightly sour and salty aftertaste.
Grown in Cam's own backyard, this ruby grapefruit doesn't get any more fresh and local. Distilled whole, the citrus adds a crisp freshness to the gin.
Lemon myrtle is a beautiful alternative to lemon peel when distilling. Its floral character mingles with the other spices without dominating any flavours, textures or aromas.
We source coriander seeds locally for their intense aromatics. We use the dry seeds (not fresh leaves) and they produce amazing lemony citrus notes when crushed and distilled.
This spice is made from the bark of East Asian trees related to the ‘true cinnamon’ of Sri Lanka. Cassia adds a distinct richness to our gin, bringing all the other spices together.
A type of seaweed that adds briny, salty characteristics to the gin.
Adds a beautiful, delicate salt and minerality to the palate, with hints of the ocean and sea breeze.
Adds beautiful rich caramel and toffee flavours, with hints of white flowers.
Primarily adds citrus and menthol notes, with hints of honey and a peppery finish.
This gin has a brininess that makes it perfect for a Martini, but it also makes a cracking G&T with a wedge of grapefruit.
A savoury G&T, with a lick of sea breeze and a grapefruit finish.
A curious Martini, with a hint of anise. This brings forward a grapefruit warmth, then finishes dry and savoury.
Slightly bitter but still fresh, full of citrus zest and seriously refreshing.
A curious Martini, with a hint of anise. This brings forward a grapefruit warmth, then finishes dry and savoury.
Slightly bitter but still fresh, full of citrus zest and seriously refreshing.
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