Funds raised will directly contribute to reducing ocean plastics and protecting some of Australia’s threatened and endangered marine species. In the most basic sense, gin is a neutral grain distilled spirit that is infused with juniper berries and various other herbs and botanicals, based on the individual recipe. While flavour profiles vary, you can bet it will be floral and piney. How is Gin Made?

After immersing yourself in all that science and magic, you'll of course get to try some whiskies. Sip, compare and discuss four different styles of whiskies from diverse casks and maturation lengths while you discover your favourite. When you’re celebrating the fact you didn’t live in the times of prohibition, or when looking for something deliciously devilish. 6. Whiskey Smash With just about every distillery and their cat (it’s a thing) making at least one expression, with many offering seasonal limited releases and barrel-aged examples, if you’re not already drinking the stuff then now’s the time to start. And ‘I got really drunk on it once when I was a teenager and now I can’t touch the stuff’is not a valid excuse. Just like the gin version, this tour and tasting focus on production at Manly Spirits, but with a keen eye on whisky. Guests will get to witness firsthand how the Australian single malt whisky is made, from mashing the barley to fermentation, distillation and barrel maturation.Then join us for an in-depth tasting experience, as selected by our Head Distiller, of five of our core expressions to sit, sip and compare. Manly Spirits Co. Distillery Gin range is distilled, bottled and labelled before being sent out into the world from our artisan distillery on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. A man’s summertime friend. A shot made up of bourbon, lemon juice, and honey will put some hair on that bare chest of yours. Still potent, but just enough lemon and honey to make it a smooth shot. This manly drink is something like a hot toddy, but the cooler summer version. Get over that summer cold with a gold rush & make it a double! Using a funnel, pour that mix into your aging bottle and add an oak stave. Let sit for four to six days.

Our distillery has two gorgeous Holsten stills dedicated to the production of our white spirits range. During production our stills, Bella and Jordan, are meticulously monitored by our Distillers for key timings. We choose not to use automatic cuts but rely on the well-tuned noses of our craftsman to ensure we extract as much flavour as possible from our botanicals while maintaining the balance of a pure, clean spirit. The final recipe is a mix of tropical fruits, local coastal ingredients and classic Australian dry botanicals: Go behind the scenes to have an overview of our production processes and area, with the opportunity to view our stills, botanicals used, and bottling setup. Your friendly and knowledgeable spirit guide will give you a history of Gin, the opportunity to touch, taste, smell our raw ingredients including our pantry of Australian botanicals.

Gin and Juice

ounce lemon juice, 1 ounce dark rum, 3/4 ounce orange juice, 1/2 ounce cherry brandy, 1/2 ounce light rum, 1/2 ounce high-proof dark rum, 2 dashes grenadine. As you're reading this on Difford's Guide, we'll assume you're into your spirits and drinks, and there's no better way to experience these things that from the source. We love walking around a distillery, getting to ask questions and seeing the magic up close. No doubt you will too. Dash of Angostura bitters, 2 ounces Rye or Canadian Whisky, Maraschino Cherry (as a garnish), 3/4 ounces sweet Vermouth. Heat your barbecue or grill. When nice and hot place the lobsters, cut side down, on the grill for no more than two minutes. After two minutes turn the lobsters over so they are shell side down, and place the lemon halves cut side down on the grill. No, we’re not joking, this concoction is a favorite of nomadic tribes in Kenya and Tanzania, but it apparently has hangover-curing qualities too. This is thanks to the cow’s blood, which you chase after doing a shot of their traditional distilled liquor. You may never encounter it in your life, but if you ever find yourself hungover in Africa, you’ll at least now know what to do.