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Experience Distillery Botanica in Erina

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Experiences launch at Distillery Botanica in Erina

Well-known, well-loved and global award-winning local distillery, Distillery Botanica’s Fragrant Garden in Erina will be etched into the minds of many a born and bred Coastie. The gardens have recently had a massive overhaul and the Distillery has reopened with a modern, new 144 square metre cellar door. The new ‘gin garden’ which is home to everything you need to make a good gin, is an integral part of their recently launched and immersive “experiences range”.

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Experiences at the Gin Garden promise both locals and visitors alike, a day full of discovery, delicious gin, and a deeper appreciation for the artistry behind distillation. Included in the lineup are, gin-distilling and make your own vodka workshops, cocktail-making, and distillery and garden tours. And, once you’ve blended your own gin you can simply relax with a cocktail. We think a visit to Erina’s Distillery Botanica makes the perfect day out for any spirit lover.

Distillery Botanica Experiences – image supplied

Distillery Botanica

Aside from the whimsical gardens that are a treat to visit any time of the year, what we also find wildly impressive, is the massive 4 metre high, 2400 litre copper still, which takes up about a 3-metre corner of floor space within the distillery. This was created specifically for distiller Phillip Moore and his team to distil all of Moore’s gins! Pretty remarkable, we think.

Experiences aside, what would a visit to a distillery be without tastings? These are on offer with guests invited to try a few, or all, of Distillery Botanica’s premium spirits including six gins (the new Pearl Crush Gin is a match made in heaven between Distillery Botanica and Borken Bay Pearl Farm – and yes, it actually contains crushed pearl), two liqueurs, vodka, and new Terrigal rum. Not forgetting the acclaimed Mr Black coffee liqueur, created by Phillip Moore and Tom Baker in 2013. This spirit has taken the world by storm and we think is a critical ingredient when it comes to whipping up a little espresso martini. A minimal tasting fee of $5 is asked for to try some samples at the bar, or it’s $15 for a sit-down tasting of the full range. If something tickles your fancy remember that Coasties Card members can take 10% off any full-sized bottles). See Distillery Botanica’s Coastie Card Deal here.

If you’re in the mood for a more relaxed visit, alongside Distillery Botanica sits Bar Botanica – a cocktail bar and café that serves up delectable brunch, lunch, and afternoon delights. Plus did we mention live jazz in the garden from 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays? This is the perfect spot to unwind. Enjoy a refreshing G+T while soaking up the serene atmosphere of the garden. The bar also features seasonal cocktails made with freshly harvested botanicals and Distillery Botanica’s spirits (naturally), offering a true taste of the garden in every sip.

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Gift vouchers are available for all of the new experiences available at the distillery.

Below are all the deets you need:

Distil Your Own Gin Workshop: Saturday and Sunday; 2 – 2.5 hours; $180 per person.

Gin tasting: Wednesday to Sunday; 15-30 minutes; $5 per person for general tasting at the bar or $15 per person for a sit-down tasting experience including the full range – walk-ins welcome.

Flawless Cocktail Making Class: Friday and Saturday; 1.5 hours, $95 per person.

Garden and Distillery Tour: available Wednesday to Sunday, 1.5 hours, Price $45 per person.

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Guided Tour with Master Distiller Phillip Moore: first Sunday each month, 1.5 – 2 hours, $65 per person.

Distillery Botanica’s is open from Wednesday to Sunday, between 11am to 4pm (closed Monday and Tuesday). Book an experience over at their online home here.