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Summer Gin Project: Bush
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, Bush is the first release capturing the sense and character of our most iconic, yet challenging season. Harsh and unforgiving, the Australian bush provides an essential livelihood for those who call it home through its untamed beauty, red earth and radiating heat.
Capturing the distinctive aromas of the bush, it comes to life through native waxflower, pink peppercorn, wild farmer’s friend and native thyme featuring herbal and eucalypt notes that pay tribute to a season that is quintessentially Australian.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Crystal clear.
Nose
Immediately bringing you to the bush amidst abundant eucalypt, tea tree and blue gums. A complex array of herbal tones intermingles, dissipates and re-emerges.
Palate
Sweet at first, evolving into leafy elements. Vibrant and heady.
Finish
An earthy undertone of bark and bracken emerges offset by sweet citrus and lemongrass before resolving with dry juniper.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxflower | Fresh | Greater Sydney | Cultivated |
| Native thyme | Fresh | South East New South Wales | Cultivated - limited availability due to drought |
| Farmer’s friend | Fresh | Urban Sydney | Wild foraged by hand |
| Pink peppercorn | Fresh | Urban Sydney | Wild foraged by hand |
| Lemon myrtle | Fresh | Urban Sydney | Wild foraged by hand |
| Dorrigo pepperleaf | Dried | Northern Tablelands of New South Wales | Wild foraged by hand |
| Juniper | Dried | Macedonia | Wild foraged by hand |
| Coriander | Dried | Australia | Cultivated |
| Orris root | Dried | Morocco | Cultivated |
| Angelica root | Dried | Poland | Cultivated |
| Valencia orange zest | Fresh | New South Wales Riverina | Cultivated |
| Strawberry gum | Dried | Northern Tablelands of New South Wales | Cultivated - threatened species |
| Cardamom | Dried | India | Cultivated |
Distillation
Distillation
| Botanical | Still | Manufacturer | Steep | Position in still |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxflower | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Carter head |
| Native thyme | Pilot | Al-Ambiq | No | Carter head |
| Farmer’s friend | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Carter head |
| Pink peppercorn | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Pot |
| Lemon myrtle | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Carter head |
| Dorrigo pepperleaf | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | Yes | Carter head |
| Juniper | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | Yes | Carter head |
| 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 |
| Valencia orange zest | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Carter head |
| Strawberry gum | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | No | Carter head |
| Cardamom | Botanical | Knapp Lewer, Tasmania | Yes | Pot |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waxflower | Tea tree, kaffir lime leaf | Distinctive aroma of the bush |
| Native thyme | Eucalyptus, menthol | Distinctive aroma of the bush |
| Farmer’s friend | Cut grass, undergrowth | Distinctive aroma of the bush |
| Pink peppercorn | Woody, berries | Distinctive aroma of the bush |
| Lemon myrtle | Lemon icy poles | Sweetness and citrus |
| Dorrigo pepperleaf | Basil, tomato | Distinctive aroma of the bush |
| Juniper | Pine, pepper | Classic London Dry profile |
| 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 |
| Valencia orange zest | Orange starburst | Acidity and focus |
| Strawberry gum | Berry sherbet, gum leaves | Distinctive aroma of the bush |
| Cardamom | Woody, herbal | Support pink peppercorn |
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