Sydney Opera House Outside Gin
Sydney Opera House Outside Gin
To celebrate the beauty, diversity and creativity of Australia’s leading cultural icon, we’ve collaborated with the Sydney Opera House to create a two-act gin release.
Named simply Outside Gin and Inside Gin this twin release will bring to life the timeless architectural splendour and natural surrounds of the Sydney Opera House alongside the creative energy and artistic talent experienced on its stages.
Outside Gin is inspired by the Sydney Opera House’s coastal setting and Utzon’s design principles, juxtaposing nature against man-made elements. Framed by the sparkling Sydney Harbour, this architectural wonder balances nature with a magnificent geometric form serving as the inspiration for Outside Gin, a juniper-forward gin accented with lemon-scented gum, South Australian yuzu, finger limes, white grapefruit, locally foraged seablite and native seaweed.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Immediately reminiscent of eucalyptus trees in full sun by the coast. A fusion of citrus with lemon, grapefruit and lime is accented by a complex array of herbal elements including pine, tea tree and mint. A confected citrus note emerges backed with a floral uplift. The aroma of seaspray is pervasive.
Palate
Showcasing precision and depth, the citrus leads into flavours of juniper which resolve into saline notes.
Finish
A lingering wrestle between citrus and eucalyptus which concludes by favouring coastal flavours.
Production Notes
Botanicals Sourced
| Botanical | State | Origin | Sourcing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper | Dried | Macedonia | Wild foraged by hand |
| Lemon scented gum | Fresh | Wodonga, Victoria | Wild |
| Seablite | Fresh | Southern Sydney Beaches | Wild foraged by hand |
| Sea lettuce | Fresh | Southern Sydney Beaches | Wild foraged by hand |
| Kombu | Dried | Pacific Ocean | Wild foraged by hand |
| Finger lime (genus unknown) | Fresh | Sydney | Derelict orchard |
| Emerald Green finger lime | Fresh | Red Gully, Western Australia | Cultivated |
| Rainforest Pearl finger lime | Fresh | Red Gully, Western Australia | Cultivated |
| Strawberry gum | Dried | Northern Tablelands of New South Wales | Cultivated- threatened species |
| Waxflower | Fresh | Greater Sydney | Cultivated |
| River mint | Dried | South Australia | Ethically sourced |
| Yuzu | Dried | Australia | Cultivated |
| Grapefruit | Fresh | Australia | Cultivated |
| Valencia orange zest | Fresh | New South Wales Riverina | Cultivated |
| Orris root | Dried | Morocco | Cultivated |