The Finer Drop - 2023 official guide by gabsfestival

2023 OFFICIAL GUIDE

WELCOME TO

Thank you for joining us for the first ever Finer Drop, Sydney’s new premium drinks, food, fashion & fun festival. Have a wonderful day!

TABLE OF CONTENTS VENUE PARTNERS HIGHLIGHTS MASTERCLASSES WIN MUSIC 3 BLUE DUCKS MAP EXHIBITORS

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VENUE

The Winx Stand Welcome to the WINX Stand, Sydney’s newest and most exciting world-class venue at the iconic Royal Randwick. Named in honour of the immortal racehorse Winx, the new WINX Stand is a two-level $46.6 million state-of-the-art venue. The ground floor features an expansive, fully enclosed indoor space flooded with natural light offering fantastic panoramic vistas over the picturesque Royal Randwick.

SESSIONS

Saturday

Sunday

18 NOVEMBER 12pm - 8pm

19 NOVEMBER 12pm - 6pm

Thank You TO OUR AMAZING PARTNERS

Highlights

MASTERCLASSES

BEST DRESSED

If you are looking to deepen your appreciation of food and drink, the Finer Drop Masterclass tent will host a world class lineup of incredible masterclass sessions.

Nothing beats getting dressed up for a big day out, even better we will have amazing prizes for best dressed!

WIN

Celebrating 60 years of the iconic sports car, the Porsche 911, you could win an ultimate weekend drive with a Porsche 911.

A luxury fine dining experience, brought to you by Sydney Seaplane and Berowra Waters Inn.

PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY PORSCHE EXCLUSIVE MANUFAKTUR PARTNER SYDNEY SOUTH

Highlights

SILENT DISCO

LAWN GAMES

Enjoy the vibe at our Silent Disco. Taking over the airwaves with 3 DJ channels, grab a set of headphones and dance the afternoon away!

Enjoy some delightful moments engaging in games like croquet, quoits, bocce, cornhole, and more!

ONE DROP LAWN PARTY

MAKERS MARK

The One Drop retro combi van pouring beer, a dreadlock DJ playing their signature sounds, slushy machines and good vibes!

Serving their delicious Gold Rush cocktail created in collaboration with Beechworth honey.

Highlights

KRAKEN It is told, a merchant trading ship carrying precious SPICED RUM from the Caribbean was ferociously and furiously attacked by the MONSTROUS Kraken. The ship was lost, along with all but one of the barrels of rum, badly stained by the Kraken’s black ink.

THREE BLUE DUCKS EXPERIENCE Enjoy share courses, cocktail on arrival and drinks at this exclusive pop-up restaurant.

SEVEN SEALS

DOLLAR BILL

Be the first to try this exciting new Australian release.

Indies winners 2 out of the last 3 years, the legends from Victoria will be pouring their popular Gold Teeth peach sour.

Highlights

LIVE MUSIC

PAINT AND SIP

The live entertainment on our multiple stages throughout the day is a feast for the ears. From indie to pop to rock to jazz, we’ve got you covered with some of Australia’s best trending performers.

Renowned Australian artist and Archibald finalist, Julianne Ross Alcorn will take you through a 90 minute learn to paint class including Winmark wine tasters through the session. (Limited seats per day)

THE WINMARK GALLERY

BLEASDALE

Browse & buy at the beautiful display of pictures, pottery & glassware from 10 of the Hunter Valley's most talented artists.

The Finer Drop, proudly featuring Halliday Wine Companion Awards Winery of the Year!

Masterclasses SATURDAY 1:15 PM

EMERGING VARIETALS - THE NEW NORMAL Exploring a range of up and coming varietals from around NSW. Unheard of not that long ago, we will explore just some of the New Normal wines we are seeing in Australia today.

2:15 PM

WHAT IS SOUR BEER AND WHY IS IT COVETED? A Master Class with Dollar Bill’s Ed and Fiona Nolle. What is Sour Beer and why is it coveted? A deeper look into how a centuries old style of beer and the processes around it has made a resurgence and why it is consistently ranked among the champion beers in Australia and the world

3:15 PM

GIN COCKTAIL MIXOLOGY CLASS This is a “Cocktail-making” class that is designed to give you the basic practical skills to make your own cocktails and host your next cocktail party at your own home. Become a gin cocktail mixology expert for the day and personalise your very own cocktail! We’ll guide you through the process as you mix 2 Cocktails that are carefully selected form the West Winds gin range. Along the way, you’ll learn a touch of the rich history of gin as well as how we produce our award-winning gin here West Winds.

4:15 PM

THE WORLD OF BOURBON & BEES Join Maker’s Mark National Ambassador Rhi Lucas for a unique flavour experience. Be guided through a tasting of four distinct and delicious single varietal honeys from Beechworth Honey, expertly paired with rare expressions of Maker’s Mark bourbon. Guests will then try a Maker’s Mark and Mead cocktail, showcasing how whisky, honey and seasonal ingredients come together.

5:15 PM

FROM SEA TO SIP Learn how to Elevate Your G&T with Manly Spirits' Distinctive Gins Infused with Australian native and marine foraged Botanicals Create the perfect G&T for any occasion with Manly Spirits range of Gins. From sea lettuce to Lilly Pilly Berries and everything in between, Manly Spirits use a variety of unique and locally sourced botanicals to create our distinctive and delicious range of Gins. We use the same botanicals to create the perfect “Native G&T”, an Aussie twist on a timeless classic.

SUNDAY 1:30 PM

LOBSTER ROLLS & MARTINIS! Indulge your senses and elevate your foodie game at this exclusive masterclass with some of the best in the business. Join Lucy Allon from Straight To The Source, Chef Works Ambassador Tommy Prosser and Ally Ayres from Karu Distillery to dive into the secrets behind creating Australian Bay Lobster & Argyle Australian Saffron rolls paired with a decadent Karu Distillery Affinity Gin martini. Not only will we tantalize your taste buds, you'll walk away with the knowhow to wow family & friends with your culinary prowess!

Masterclasses SUNDAY 2:45 PM

3:15 PM

FLAVOUR FIRST SPIRITS Join Brogan Clark as he takes you through the latest releases from Karu Distillery. Start this masterclass off with a Outcask Barrel Aged Rum Old Fashioned, the perfect expression of Karu's love of barrel aging spirits and bespoke craft cocktails. This will be followed by our Outcask Rum, a 2.5 year aged Australian Rum. The last product is our flavour forward vodka Morita. This award winning vodka is one the touch points in a new category of flavoured vodkas. Our masterclass will runt through the present and into the future of craft spirits in Australia.

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Music Saturday MAIN STAGE 12:30 12:45 13:45 14:00 15:00 15:15 16:15 16:45 17:30 17:45 18:30 19:00

INTERNAL STAGE MAXUEL

AFTER PARTY DUO BERMUDA SOCIAL KAT EDWARDS BERMUDA SOCIAL ÜLA

AFTER PARTY DUO MAXUEL AFTER PARTY DUO BEST DRESSED ETHAN BECKTON

HOT POTATO BAND

Sunday MAIN STAGE 12:15 12:30 13:30 14:30 15:15 16:00 16:30 17:15

INTERNAL STAGE AFTER PARTY DUO

CHARLI LUCAS HOT POTATO BAND BEC SANDRIDGE MERCI, MERCY HOT POTATO BAND

AFTER PARTY DUO BEST DRESSED AFTER PARTY DUO A2 DUO

Experience THREE BLUE DUCKS RESTAURANT The Ducks is a great story of food, born in the surf! It all started with three good mates travelling the world, cultivating ideas around a better, more sustainable approach to eating and living. During this time, with a shared belief for cooking food that is delicious and ethical, Three Blue Ducks was hatched. They returned to Bronte to enjoy the coastal surf lifestyle and soon their crew of three grew to six. They all became friends organically over their love of sharing great food with no frills, cooking, fishing and surfing together, whilst maintaining an ethical and sustainable business that they are amazingly proud of to this day! Since opening their flagship Three Blue Ducks restaurant in Bronte, they’ve opened an authentic and relaxed range of dining venues in Byron Bay, Rosebery, Brisbane, Melbourne and Nimbo. We could not be more excited to have a Three Blue Ducks pop-up resturant at the inagural Finer Drop Festival. Treat yourself to a 4-course feast plus 4 drinks. Price includes festival entry. Please see the menu below and book your seat before they all gone!

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

18 NOVEMBER

19 NOVEMBER

12:30 4:30

12:30

MENU TO START Focaccia, sourdough (df, v), whipped butter (v) Taramasalata dip Sweet potato hummus, crispy onions (gf, df, vg) Burnt eggplant labneh, harissa oil, curry leaf (gf, v) Mixed warmed olives (gf, df, vg) paired with Bleasdale sparkling wine NV Blanc de Blanc

ENTRÉE Smoked salmon pastrami, mixed citrus & fennel salad, avocado mousse (gf) paired with Bleasdale white wine 2023 Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc

ALTERNATE MAIN Pressed lamb shoulder, salsa verde, mustard jus & carrot puree (gf, df) paired with Bleasdale red wine (chilled) 2022 Cabernet Franc

Barramundi fillet, purple shiso, lemongrass dashi, furikake, finger lime (gf, df) paired with Bleasdale white wine 2023 Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris

SIDES Crispy chat potatoes, garlic butter, rosemary salt (gf, v) Green beans, snow peas, sugar snaps, lemon butter (gf, v)

DESSERT Chocolate mousse, brownie crumb, roasted hazelnut, Davidson’s plum (v,n) paired with mystery cocktail gf: gluten free n: contains nuts v: vegetarian vg: vegan df: dairy free

DRINKS MENU TO START Bleasdale sparkling wine NV Blanc de Blanc This is an elegant wine with ‘Granny Smith’ apple acidity and almond biscotti flavours combining into a delicious drink to enjoy with friends.

ENTRÉE Bleasdale white wine 2023 Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc An aromatic wine with great citrus, tropical, snow pea and nettle aromas, finishing crisp and light with refreshing acidity.

ALTERNATE MAIN Bleasdale red wine (chilled) 2022 Cabernet Franc Bright crimson red with purple tints, the perfume is inviting with rose petal, musk and raspberry from whole berry fermentation along with some candle wax and star anise/fennel complexity. The palate is lively with a silky middle palate, some structural savoury tannins and a crunchy red apple finish. Bleasdale white wine 2023 Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris Nashi, ginger and rosewater perfume leads to a generous and textured palate with nutty complexity from the barrel ferment component. A satisfying yet moreish wine, textured and complex middle palate, with a hint of sweetness.

DESSERT Manly Spirits Nightcap A delicate combination of Grape and grain vodka, Cold brew coffee liqueur ,Triple sec, Chocolate bitter with Orange peel. Warm, rich and comforting, the Nightcap combines a rich coffee flavour with hints of chocolate and gentle orange notes. Smooth, sweet yet intense, a cocktail that’s a delight for all the senses.

Disco DOORS OPEN

06:00 04:30 FREE ENTRY

Floorplan

Our Exhibitors SPIRITS & COCKTAILS

Our Exhibitors WINE & BUBBLES

Our Exhibitors BREWS & BLENDS

Our Exhibitors FOOD

PAELLA

500+ BEERS COCKTAILS

WHISKY GIN & WINE

MAY 2024

31 1

JUNE

17-18-19

SYDNEY MAY

MELBOURNE

BRISBANE

15 JUNE