by Dr Thomas Simnadis PhD | December 25, 2020 | All Posts
For anyone who has ever travelled overseas, have you ever wondered why alcohol seems to be so much cheaper than it does in Australia? For example, in most of Europe and the US, you can easily pickup a good bottle of vodka for under $20, which pales in comparison to...
by Headlands Distilling Co. | May 27, 2020 | All Posts, Distillation science, Gin
You might have just read out article, What is gin? Now that you know what it is, let’s delve a little deeper into how gin is made. There are three main methods: 1. Maceration Gin botanicals such as juniper, coriander, citrus peels, angelica root, orris root,...
by Headlands Distilling Co. | May 26, 2020 | All Posts, Gin
While the exact history of the martini is unknown, the Australian martini traces its lineage all the way back to 2019, with a release of a gin made exclusively from Australian native juniper, Boobialla. Coupled with a delicious Australian dry vermouth, the Australian...
by Jared Smith BEng(Hons), BSc(Hons) | May 21, 2020 | All Posts, Gin
Be it an Australian gin and tonic, a strong martini or simply sipping straight gin on ice, here is a list of some great foods to consider pairing with your gin at your next gathering. Cheese The creamy, fattiness of a strongly flavoured cheese is a perfect...
by Dr Thomas Simnadis PhD | May 20, 2020 | All Posts, Gin
Australia has seen steady growth in the consumption of alcoholic spirits, with sales increasing from 64.4 million litres in 2014 to 66.1 million litres in 2019. The industry is dominated by Diageo Plc who account for over a quarter of sales, followed by Suntory...