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Celebrate World Gin Day the right way, with a Gin Masterclass

Can you even call yourself a gin lover if you don’t celebrate World Gin Day?! It’s June 10 for those of you unaware of the event of the season. As gin popularity has skyrocketed over the past few years, there’s no better time to reacquaint yourself, or discover what’s new in gin land. So for World Gin Day, we say try a Gin Masterclass with gin connoisseurs, Young Henrys. The Young Henrys ‘Meet The Maker’ Gin Masterclass is taking place on Saturday June 10, World Gin Day, at their home in Newtown. The class and tasting sessions on the day will be led by Head Distiller Carla Daunton and YH Gin Wizard Hamish Mackenzie. That’s right, you get the two legends who know their way around a gin bottle. The ‘Meet the Maker’ sessions will host an immersive experience for all gin lovers and aficionados, taking punters through the Young Henrys distillery, hidden amongst the beer tanks, to learn how their award-winning gin range is created. Join them at Young Henrys Brewery and Distillery and discover some tantalising drops like the Young Henrys x ST ALi. Gin or Young Henrys’ award-winning Noble Cut Australian Gin. There’s a whole new world for your tastebuds to unlock. Tickets won’t last long and are only $60. Oh, and did we mention tickets also include a free bottle of gin?! You do the math. Grab your tickets here.

Top 7 gins to celebrate World Gin Day with

If there’s anything that’s taken a massive jump back into vogue over the past 5+ years, it’s gin. With people making it in their bath tubs, to huge multinationals pumping out varietals by the dozen, there’s no denying that these days, it’s all about the artisan batches with a dashing story to-boot. So without further ado and to help you celebrate World Gin Day on 11 June, we’ve rounded up our favourite gins of the new and old that you need a bottle of to drink either with or without friends this World Gin Day – or month? Jardin d’été Lovingly inspired by French florals, more specifically a garden cultivated by Debbie Gabriel, wife of Citadelle Founder Alexandre Gabriel, Jardin d’été is made with the addition of melon flesh, whole lemon, yuzu zest and orange peel, atop the unique 19 botanical combination used to make Citadelle Original. Gin and tonic A La Francaise recipe 1 part Citadelle Jardin d’été 3 parts tonic Peel of an organic lemon In a large wine glass filled with ice cubes, pour 1 part of Citadelle Jardin d’été. Top it off with 3 parts tonic. Make a nice twist of lemon peel; express it above the glass and place it delicately in the glass. Hendricks Neptunia This unconventional, intriguing ode to the sea emanates from the curious mind of Master Distiller Ms. Lesley Gracie and uses a mysterious blend of refreshing Scottish coastal botanicals to express the magic of the sea in liquid form, creating a rich, evocative sensorial story…. Read More

Raise your glass on World Gin Day with Bass & Flinders Distillery’s latest gin releases

Bass and Flinders gin

Tomorrow is World Gin Day (13 June), so you may want to raise your glass to this very important day for gin lovers with a splash of Bass & Flinders Distillery’s newest offerings – their Orient Gin and Maritime Gin. Located in the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, this Victorian distillery was born in 2009. Taking inspiration from their surroundings, Bass & Flinders products embody the true holiday nature of the peninsula. The Maritime Gin is a nod to the local area, inspired by the Mornington Peninsula itself where crisp, salty air meets the eucalypt and wine-grown hinterland. A lovely mix of locally foraged kelp, samphire and locally harvested vine leaves have been incorporated into the Maritime Gin, creating a profile that compliments the dry juniper.   It also pairs seamlessly with the coastal saltbush, lemon myrtle and currant bush to provide a depth of flavour reminiscent of the Australian coastline bush. For something a little more racy, you may prefer the flavours of the Orient Gin. This tangy little number draws inspiration from the heritage of the family-owned distillery and highlights Australia’s love affair with Eastern flavours.  With every sip, you’ll enjoy flavours of sweet mandarin, native strawberry gum and kaffir lime leaf, balancing the dry juniper notes. Both gins retail for $78 (700ml bottles) and can be purchased directly from the website. Don’t forget to pair it with a top-notch tonic!