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THE GINUINE

Death’s Door Gin Death’s Door Gin takes its name from the most treacherous waterway in the Great Lakes, which separates Washington Island from the Door County peninsula in northern Wisconsin in the United States. The 47 percent ABV, London Dry style of gin is distilled in the town of Middleton and is made up of a surprisingly simple mix of just three botanicals: juniper berries, coriander and fennel seeds. This balanced blend has helped earn Death Door its place in significant cocktail bar programs, and in the minds of bartenders, who consider it a soft, versatile gin. According to the team at Death’s Door, their gin is big enough to stand up to classic or vintage cocktail treatment, but soft enough to be enjoyed on the rocks or as a dry martini – a true ‘utility’ gin. Death’s Door Spirits recently announced an exclusive importing partnership for its gin in Australia, with fully independent importer and distributor Vanguard Luxury Brands. Get it while it’s hot. Vanguard Luxury Brands

PERFECT SERVE: FALL OLD FASHIONED Ingredients:

• 45ml Death’s Door Gin

• 7.5ml Oscar.697 Extra Dry Vermouth

• 7.5ml maple syrup

• 2 dashes orange bitters

• Orange swath or cinnamon stick for garnish Method: Fill shaker with ice. Pour in gin, dry vermouth and maple syrup. Stir with a bar spoon. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Drop in 2 dashes of orange bitters and garnish with orange swath and cinnamon stick.

ARTICLE

Malfy Gin

A truly Italian expression of gin, Malfy Gin heroes the Italian lemons in its botanical mix, grown in Amalfi and Sicily, with added complexity from Italian juniper and four other botanicals. A gin with a fresh and zesty aroma, produced in Moncalieri by a family run distillery. Think Spirits

Manly Spirits Coastal Citrus Gin

Taking inspiration from the Australian coast and its native pantry, Manly Spirits’ Coastal Citrus Gin evokes summertime on the coast. Earthy citrus notes from lemon aspen partner with exotic Meyer lemon to give a punchy citrus hit, which is offset by the delicate savoury flavours from local sea parsley and fresh coriander leaf – all of which is rounded out with a classic juniper back bone. Manly Spirits

Brookie’s Dry Gin

Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin is a true exploration of Australian native botanicals, foraged from the heart of the rainforest. A traditional dry style gin, Brookie’s is a beautifully balanced combination of the finest traditional and regional botanicals. Cape Byron Distilery

Aviation Gin

A small batch dry gin made in Portland, Oregon, Aviation Gin is thought to be the first true partnership between distiller and bartender. Leading US mixologist Ryan Magarian, its creator, describes it as a “botanical democracy” of juniper, cardamom, coriander, lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla, and dried orange peel. Rated 97 points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine – Wine Enthusiast’s highest-ever gin rating. The gin’s name is taken from the Aviation Cocktail, a personal favourite of Magarian. Vanguard Luxury Brands

Bombay Sapphire

Bombay Sapphire Gin is crafted with 10 sustainably sourced botanicals from all the ends of the earth, with an unique vapour infusion process that creates a bright and balanced profile. Bacardi-Martini Australia

Fords Gin

The 86 Co. spirits were developed with bartenders in mind. Created by Dushan Zaric from legendary NYC bar Employees Only and Simon Ford, former Plymouth Global Brand Ambassador and stalwart behind Tales of The Cocktail, Fords Gin is aimed squarely at bartenders. Fords Gin is made in London and uses juniper, coriander seed, bitter orange, lemon, grapefruit peel, jasmine flower, orris, angelica & cassia as botanicals. Vanguard Luxury Brands

Applewood Gin

Crafted from 25 different botanicals designed to showcase the diversity of life from the land we belong to. A sharp focus on native Australian citrus – the finger lime and desert lime, along with supporting notes of peppermint gum leaf, saltbush, wild thyme, pepperberry, wattleseed, anise myrtle and Macadamia. No Applewood product would be without a double-dose of juniper to really hammer home that this is a serious and iconic Australian gin. Ochre Nation

Brookie’s Slow Gin

Native to the rainforest in the subtropical region of Byron Bay lives the Davidson plum tree. Cape Byron Distillery marry this plum with their dry gin and let time weave its magic. Expect exhilarating flavours of rose, watermelon and bright plum. Cape Byron Distilery

Hernö Gin

Hernö Brenneri is located in the village of Dala, on the east coast of Sweden. Founded by Jon Hillgren in 2011 – becoming Sweden’s first dedicated gin distillery and the world’s northernmost gin distillery – it is also the most awarded gin in Europe for the fourth year in a row: a round and smooth London dry style gin, with juniper character, fresh citrus notes and a floral complexity. Hernö Gin uses eight botanicals, all certified organic: juniper, coriander, lemon peel, lingonberries, meadowsweet, black pepper, cassia bark and vanilla. Vanguard Luxury Brands.