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Summer Gin Project: Coast
Product of Sydney
Australia
Summer Gin Project is a two-part gin series showcasing the character of Australia’s most iconic season and natural environments: Bush and Coast. Each gin features distillates made from sustainably sourced local, wild foraged ingredients sourced by Diego Bonetto.
Inspired by the Australian Summer, Coast is the second release capturing the sense and character of our most iconic and celebrated season. The salty sea air, crashing waves and sprawling beaches all play a part in our love affair with the Australian summer, offering a sense of renewal.
Capturing the distinctive sensations of the coast, this gin comes to life through strawberry gum, sea lettuce, peach and coconut featuring vibrant fruit and salty notes that pay tribute to a season that is quintessentially Australian.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Crystal clear.
Nose
Generous fruit emerges from the haze of summer, offering apricot, peach, mango and lemon. Sea spray provides a salty counterpoint to the sweet fruit and melds seamlessly with the creamy and slightly herbal backdrop.
Palate
Vibrant display of citrus zest hints of berries and sherbet.
Finish
Herbal and delicately dry juniper dovetails to a saline conclusion.
Production Notes
Botanicals Sourced
Botanicals Sourced
By working closely with growers and a renowned wild botanical forager, we have emphasised ingredients harvested directly from the landscape. Each of these botanicals express their unique regional character.
| Botanical | State | Origin | Sourcing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry gum | Dried | Northern Tablelands of New South Wales | Cultivated - threatened species |
| Lemon myrtle | Fresh | Urban Sydney | Wild foraged by hand |
| Sea lettuce | Fresh | Southern Sydney beaches | Wild foraged by hand |
| Peach | Fresh | Australia | Cultivated |
| Coconut | Fresh | Queensland | Cultivated |
| Valencia orange | Fresh | New South Wales Riverina | Cultivated |
| Kombu | Dried | Tasmania | Wild harvested |
| Juniper | Dried | Macedonia | Wild foraged by hand |
| Rose | Dried | Pakistan | Cultivated |
| Coriander | Dried | Australia | Cultivated |
| Orris root | Dried | Morocco | Cultivated |
| Angelica root | Dried | Poland | Cultivated |
Distillation
Distillation
By meticulously distilling each botanical separately we pay respect to the ingredient and can optimise conditions to achieve the best possible flavour.
| Botanical | Still | Manufacturer | Steep | Position in still |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry gum | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Carter head |
| Lemon myrtle | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Carter head |
| Sea lettuce | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Pot |
| Peach | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Pot |
| Coconut | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Pot |
| Valencia orange | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Carter head |
| Kombu | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Pot |
| Juniper | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | Yes | Carter head |
| Rose | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Pot |
| Coriander | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Carter head |
| Orris root | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Carter head |
| Angelica root | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | Yes | Carter head |
Flavour Elements
Flavour Elements
Carefully uniting the individual botanical distillates requires great skill. Understanding how to make flavours cooperate is how inspiring gins are crafted.
| Botanical | Aroma | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry gum | Berry sherbet, gum leaves | Distinctive aroma of the coast |
| Lemon myrtle | Lemon icy poles | Sweetness and citrus |
| Sea lettuce | Sea air | Distinctive aroma of the coast |
| Peach | Peach, sun dried apricots | Balance the salinity of sea lettuce |
| Coconut | Cream, coconut | Sit in the background softly |
| Valencia orange | Orange starburst | Acidity and focus, brightness and to compliment the flavours of peach |
| Kombu | Sea water | Compliment the flavours of sea lettuce |
| Juniper | Pine, pepper | Classic London Dry profile |
| Rose | Turkish delight, white flowers | Add highlights to fruit notes |
| Coriander | Citrus, herbal | Classic London Dry profile |
| Orris root | Violets, musk | Floral highlights and to bind flavours |
| Angelica root | Macadamia, cookies | Classic London Dry profile |
| Cardamom | Woody, herbal | Support pink peppercorn |
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