ABOUT THE DISTILLERY
Barossa Distilling Co. have done it again. Back in September last year, we were thrilled to share their delicious Generations Gin with you all. Since then, the team has been diligently building their range to please gin lovers around the country; they’ve been creating and tweaking new gin recipes, and have even branched into completely new product lines. One of their recent releases, Australian Garden Gin, happens to be a new favourite of ours; we’re very excited to share it with you all and fill you in on what the team has been up to since we last caught up with them.
The Barossa Valley has always been known as one of the world’s greatest wine regions. More recently though, it has become a must-visit for anyone who appreciates fresh produce, art, culture, scenic road trips, handmade goods, and of course, craft beverages.
Head Distiller Neil Bullock had no grand plans or long-held desires to be a distiller. It was more of a happy accident after chatting with a couple of winemakers (over a few wines of course) and hatching a plan. They wanted to create not just great gin, but a business that could stand the test of time as a respected producer of world class spirits. They’ve now built a solid team of experts across marketing, cocktail shaking, distilling, production and venue management; they have also invested in two stills, affectionately known as “the big still” and “the small still” to help them scale up their production.
The Barossa Distilling Co. team were the first in the area to distil gin, and they’ve managed to put not only themselves, but the entire Barossa Valley, on the map for gin lovers.
For the Barossa Distilling Co. team, it’s not just about the drinks but the experience overall. If you’re headed to the valley, be sure to pay their Distillery Bar a visit. Located in the gorgeous Provenance Barossa, an old Penfolds production building, the Distillery Bar is a celebration of all things gin, spirits, cocktails and flavours. Guests can choose to sit inside or outside in the Botanical Garden to enjoy a range of gin tasting flights and cocktails that are to die for.
