Victoria’s Bass & Flinders Distillery has released two new gins, paying homage to its local area, the Mornington Peninsula, and the heritage of the distillery.
B&F managing director and second-generation head distiller Holly Klintworth said the new Maritime Gin was an Australian twist to the classic dry gin.
“By incorporating locally foraged kelp, samphire and locally harvested vine leaves, we created a profile that compliments the dry juniper note and pairs seamlessly with the coastal saltbush, lemon myrtle and currant bush to provide a depth of flavour reminiscent of the Australian coastline bush,” said Klintworth.
Meanwhile, the Orient Gin is inspired by the family-owned distillery, as well as highlighting Australia’s “love affair with Eastern flavours”.
“This racy, tangy gin is bursting with flavours of sweet mandarin, native strawberry gum and kaffir lime leaf to balance the dry juniper notes,” Holly says.
“We used Victorian jujubes, native wattleseed and sesame seed for texture, with hints of Sichuan pepper to add a dramatic depth of flavour.”
Bass & Flinders Distillery Maritime and Orient gins are now available to purchase in-store, at the distillery and online.
