Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the alcohol percentage of Archie Rose Gin?

  Please see below the alcohol percentages for our Core Range and Tailored Gins:

  • Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin - 42% Alc/Vol.

  • Archie Rose Distiller’s Strength Gin - 52.4% Alc/Vol.

  • Archie Rose Tailored Gin - 42% Alc/Vol.

  We also have a range of limited release gins available, the alcohol percentage can be found on the shop page for each individual product.

• What is Archie Rose Gin made from?

  Gin is made from the same base ingredient as vodka: neutral spirit. What separates gin from vodka is the inclusion of juniper and other botanicals during distillation. However, there are almost as many different ways of including these botanicals as there are different gins throughout the world, below is how we do it at Archie Rose:

  To produce our gin we start with the finest wheat spirit – and we look no further than our own backyard, as Australia has the best wheat around. The decision to use wheat was a considered one, as in our book it provides the cleanest and smoothest base to infuse our gin botanicals.

  Before distillation, we cut the spirit with local Sydney water that has been filtered six times for good measure, using a variety of processes. It may sound excessive, given the quality of the water to begin with, but in our opinion it’s worthwhile – and something you can appreciate with a direct taste from the tap at the distillery.

  Then comes the distillation, we distil all our botanicals individually to ensure we capture every distinct flavour; and we do it all in our one-of-a-kind gin still. We use three different infusion methods for our botanicals, to allow us to tailor the distillation of each individual botanical. This allows us to treat the lighter, more floral botanicals in a different manner to the bolder and spicier botanicals, to capture even the most subtle of flavours.

  In the end, however, the still is only as good as its distiller and it comes down to experience, intuition and an acute sense of timing – traits our distillers have in spades.

  Each individual botanical distillate is then carefully blended by our distilling team, ready for bottling and distribution.

• What makes Archie Rose Gin unique?

  We distil all our botanicals individually to ensure we capture every distinct flavour; and we do it all in our one-of-a-kind gin still. We use three different infusion methods for our botanicals, to allow us to tailor the distillation of each individual botanical. This allows us to treat the lighter, more floral botanicals in a different manner to the bolder and spicier botanicals, to capture even the most subtle of flavours.

  In the end, however, the still is only as good as its distiller and it comes down to experience, intuition and an acute sense of timing – traits our distillers have in spades.

  Each individual botanical distillate is then carefully blended by our distilling team, ready for bottling and distribution.

• What is the best way to drink Archie Rose Gins?

  Archie Rose Gins can be enjoyed in a variety of ways and is a very versatile spirit. A few suggestions include: with your favourite tonic or soda water, in a martini, negroni, gimlet or in a summer spritz. You find a range of Archie Rose cocktail recipes here.

• Is gin vegan?

  Not all gin is vegan, it’s dependent on the botanical distillates used in the recipe. If you are vegan, you can check out the botanicals for our limited release spirits here or otherwise contact our customer service team via info@archierose.com.au if you have any specific questions and we’re happy to assist.

• Is gin gluten-free?

  The Coeliac Society of Australia states: All alcohol is gluten-free with the exception of beer. Please note however that whilst the distillation process at Archie Rose Distilling Co. should remove all traces of gluten from the spirits rendering them “gluten-free”, the fact that they are produced in a distillery that makes whisky and therefore stores tonnes of different grains and malts onsite, means there is a risk of cross-contamination. This is why we don’t list our spirits as “gluten-free” and we recommend customers seek their doctor’s advice.

• How long does Archie Rose Gin last, can it expire?

  As long as the bottle is kept out of direct sunlight and not exposed to extreme temperatures and sealed correctly your gin can last for many years in unopened bottles. In terms of opened bottles, we recommend drinking within six months of opening, as spirits will lose some flavour/character over time. This really depends on a couple of factors such as the size of the bottle, the ABV of the spirit, and the amount of spirit remaining in the bottle versus the air that has been introduced.

• Where can I buy Archie Rose Gin?

  You can purchase Archie Rose Gins via our website.

• How can I find out about upcoming Archie Rose Gin events and promotions?

  Sign up to Archie’s Journal for first access to new products plus other news, events, cocktails and our quarterly Archie’s Journal.

• What are the payment methods available?

  You can pay on our website via Visa or MasterCard.

• How long will it take to receive my purchase?

  Orders will be dispatched from Archie Rose NZ Warehouse in 2 - 3 business days for onward delivery via Mainfreight.

  Tailored orders will be dispatched from the Archie Rose AU Warehouse in 2 - 3 business days for onward delivery via DHL.

• Can Archie Rose sponsor my event or festival?

  For sponsorship enquiries please contact events@archierose.com.au.