Gintonica Gin Podcast

David Box & John Deeks head to NSW and then into QLD. So firstly they chat by phone - due to that awful virus - with Harriett Messenger. Harriett is part of the family behind Husk Distillers, along with dad Paul and his wife Mandy Perkins. Based in North Tumbulgum, in northern NSW, Husk are most known for their Ink Gin, however rum also inspires the Husk team. Like whisky, rum must be aged before release, so while waiting for maturation, gin can help the cash rolling in and with Ink Gin they hit upon a winner. From there, the guys head across the border to the Gold Coast, specifically Miami, to chat to David Ridden from Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery. We also discuss the business with son Luke, who has taken on distiller duties.  

For everything gin, as well as a copy of David's book, "Australian Gin" and Aussie Gin tasting packs, Advent Calendars and much more, visit gintonica.com.au.

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This time Deeksie and Boxy head south to Tasmania, the home of our modern era distilling. It was back in 1992 that Bill Lark of Lark Distilleries lobbied to have the maximum volume of a licensed still dropped down over 10 fold so he could make whisky. In this episode we talk to William (Bill) McHenry about how he came to find himself in Port Arthur with fresh air and pristine spring water. One of the older distilleries in Australia makes more whisky than gin, but sells more gin than whisky - find out why. Then we turn to Nonesuch Distillery, a small boutique distillery headed up by Rex Burdon, gin lover extraordinaire and all 'round great guy. Rex has a special spot in his heart for Sloe Gin and makes a special spirit called Sloe Malt.

This time David Box & John Deeks continue their journey around Victoria with a visit to Anther Distillery in Geelong and Big Tree Distillery in the Macedon Ranges. Anther moved from Collingwood to Geelong, back to where Derv McGowan and Seb Reaburn first met. We discuss their time starting 1806 gin bar, setting up distilling at The Craft & Co, experimental gins and their new location. We then head to Newham to visit Big Tree Distillery where we meet Catherine Crothers and Gary Jago and 

For everything gin, as well as a copy of David's book, "Australian Gin" and Aussie Gin tasting packs, Advent Calendars and much more, visit gintonica.com.au.

We love to know what you think, so please review this podcast and also send any feedback to [email protected]. If you like what we are doing - share a gin and this podcast with a friend.