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By Natalie Mell, Digital & Social Media EditorISSUE #029 IN GOOD SPIRITS AND GOOD COMPANY | News

Archie's Christmas Gift Guide 2021

It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas, and if you’re keen to maintain that sense of magic rather than plunge into a gift-shopping-induced mania, we’re here to help you tick everyone off your list in a snap. Family, friends, your boss - and yourself! We’ve rounded up a collection of our finest Archie Rose wares, perfect for gifting to every loved one in your life.

ARCHIE ROSE GIFT CERTIFICATE, FROM $20

For: The one who has it all

Rest assured that even the toughest-to-buy-for friend, team member (or an unbeknownst Secret Santa) will appreciate an Archie Rose Gift Certificate. This no-brainer buy can be redeemed for anything on our website or at the Archie Rose Bar & Cellar Door.

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BONE DRY GIN, $89

For: Your gin-loving best mate

Your bestie deserves the best, and Bone Dry Gin is guaranteed to blow them away. Even the Archie Rose team has crowned this juniper-forward drop our greatest gin yet.

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PAVLOVA BOTTLED COCKTAIL GIFT SET, $89

For: The dessert lover

Got a sweet tooth in your group? This grown-up treat is hard to beat. Gift them our pavlova-inspired cocktail trio featuring a Plum Bramble, Meringue Fizz and Kiwi Sour, each representing the flavour elements of a classic pavlova. Yum.

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EAU DE BEE HONEY SPIRIT, $129

For: The Collector

Our latest experimental limited release, Eau De Bee Honey Spirit deserves a place in any spirit connoisseur’s collection. We’ve distilled Blue Gum Honey to draw out creamy notes of golden syrup, creme fraiche, elderflower and cherry ripe and 10% of proceeds from its sale will be donated to the Wheen Bee Foundation.

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ARCHIE ROSE DISTILLERY TOUR & TASTING, $29

For: The Human Encyclopedia

We all know a trivia buff, but do they know about the history of Archie Rose and how we make our spirits? This tour is chock-full of fun facts to pique those clever minds, followed by a tasting of our core spirits.

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SUNRISE LIME GIN HARVEST 2020, $89

For: Mum

This gin is bursting with flavours Mum will love - think kumquat, spearmint and mango sorbet. The beautiful illustration featured across the label also ups the appeal of this heavenly gin.

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COPPER BARWARE SPOON ($24), COPPER JIGGER ($29), COPPER SHAKER ($39), OR COPPER HAWTHORN STRAINER ($29)

For: The Budding Bartender

Their bar cart may be well-stocked, but no aspiring cocktail connoisseur can rise to the occasion without the proper equipment on hand. Gift the resident bartender in your group with a few of these tools, then sit back and let the delicious drinks roll in.

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Blasphemy Coffee Whisky, $89

For: The Cool Dad

If Dad’s as proud of his espresso machine as he is his whisky collection, a gift that brings his two loves together is a sure-fire winner. Blasphemy coffee whisky is a blend of our award-winning Single Malt Whisky and specialty coffee from our mates in Melbourne, ST. ALi.

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RYE MALT WHISKY & SINGLE MALT WHISKY, $119

For: The Whisky Heavyweight

While it can be a little intimidating to choose a gift for a big whisky type, you can’t go wrong with our Rye Malt Whisky or Single Malt Whisky. Rye Malt won big at the World Whiskies Awards last year, and our Single Malt just took home the #1 spot in the Hottest 100 Aussie Spirits Countdown.

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REIMAGINED SIGNATURE DRY GIN, $79

For: The One Who Values Style And Substance

With accolades such as World’s Best Contemporary Gin under its belt, our Signature Dry Gin will please those with a discerning palate - especially now that we’ve reimagined the recipe to deliver more complexity, character and flavour than ever before.

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INTRO TO WHISKY, $79

For: The One Who Wants To Learn

Whether it’s your sister or your father-in-law, anyone keen to delve into the wonderful world of whisky should start right here. Specially developed for beginners, Intro to Whisky explores how whisky is produced from grain to bottle and includes a tasting of five different drops - and everyone leaves with their own Archie Rose whisky tasting glass to continue their journey.

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BOTTLED COCKTAILS, from $69

For: The Avid Entertainer

We’re confident that our Bottled Cocktails will be welcome in any home this summer, but the one who always brings the gang together will benefit from the convenience of these ready-to-pour stars. The Salted Mango Spritz and Cucumber Collins are perfect for sharing at the poolside this summer.

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COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS, FROM $99

For: The Culinary Genius

They’re the expert dinner party-thrower who can sear, sauté and ceviche like a pro, so you know they’ll appreciate the chance to upskill with a Cocktail Masterclass.

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Distiller’s Strength Gin, $99

For: Your boss

Did someone say spontaneous promotion? We make no guarantees. But a surefire way to get on your boss’ good side (or anyone’s for that matter), is by giving the gift of Distiller’s Strength Gin, which looks uber stylish in its beautiful new gift box.

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TAILORED GIN, VODKA & BOTTLED COCKTAILS, FROM $99

For: Anyone!

Make it yours, make it theirs - just make it special by blending your choice of botanical distillates to curate a flavour profile that’s truly unique. Or, in the case of Tailored Cocktails, pick between our four Native Australian Flavours. You’ll even get to personalise the label by selecting a name, artwork and font, plus a festive message to be printed on the side. For a limited time, our selection of Tailored label designs includes an original artwork by local artist Marian Tubbs and a festive Archie Rose Christmas design.

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BLEND YOUR OWN GIN ($119) OR WHISKY CLASSES ($129)

For: The Hands-On Creative

Crafters and makers will get a kick out of creating their very own gin or whisky. After learning how to blend a selection of Archie Rose pure botanical distillates in our Blend Your Own Gin class, or a selection of Scotch whiskies in Blend Your Whisky, they’ll leave with two 200ml bottles of their own signature spirit to take home and enjoy.

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Native Botanical Vodka, $69

For: The One Who Loves Local Flavours

Over the years, vodka has been increasingly relegated to the back of the liquor shelf - but with the introduction of our Native Botanical Vodka, it's clear that subtle local flavours can steal the show. They’ll love this mix of native lemon-scented gum, sunrise lime and Australian apricot.

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TAILORED WHISKY, $4000

For: Yourself

It’s been a tough year, and we all deserve a treat. If whisky is your tipple of choice, why not dream up your own cask? Our Tailored Whisky offering lets you select your preferred base malt, style of spirit, cask type, cask size and bottling strength to create a cask of your own ideal whisky.

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