6 February 2020

Gin Masterclasses - Canberra Gin Palooza

| Pialligo Estate
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Gin Palooza is about to hit Canberra at Pialligo Estate for a one-day only event on Sat 4 April (11am to 6pm), with 30 Australian Distilleries, 150 gins and all inclusive G&Ts… and with it, The Estate is also bringing a number of very limited add-on experiences with masterclasses you need to be a part of.

Take a look below at some fun (and very unique!) masterclasses that you’ll regret if you miss out – tickets are very limited and these tickets include Palooza general entry too!

KARU HIGH GIN & TEA MASTERCLASS

Karun High Gin & Tea Masterclass is from 10 am to 10:45 am. Photo: Pialligo Estate.

Karu Distillery’s G & Tea Premium Cocktail Infusions are a cocktail concept for gin and tonic using tea inspired infusion methods. It’s not your regular gin and tonic and not your usual cup of tea.

Join their distillers as they take you through a journey of juniper, touching on how different regions of juniper expand flavour profiles showcasing this tiny botanical. Followed with a Karu High G&Tea, this concept showcases vibrant natural colours and flavours using tea style infusion methods bringing complex depth to your gin and tonic without the effort. Come and see for yourself.

BROKEN HEART SPIRITS GIN MASTERCLASS

Pialligo Estate: Gin Palooza masterclasses

Broken Heart Spirit’s masterclass is from 11 am to 11:45 am. Photo: Pialligo Estate.

This gin masterclass is something different indeed, with flavours originating from Pinot Noir and Rhubarb just for starters, you’ll be delighted to have your eyes opened with flavour accents you’ve perhaps not even thought possible. The Rhubarb Gin is a cheeses best friend – though also a fan of cheese, the Pinot Noir Gin is an amazing partner to olives and antipasto too, so it really is very hard to go wrong with these two. The other special gin that will be on for tasting is something truly special and unique too… but you’ll just need to learn to enjoy a few surprises to find out what else they’re bringing to the party!

NATURAL DISTILLING CO MASTERCLASS

Natural Distilling Co’s masterclass combines hemp with spirits and is on from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm. Photo: Pialligo Estate.

This will be an unbelievably unique masterclass hosted by Natural Distilling Co., where you’ll learn about (and get to taste) premium craft spirits distilled with cannabis (yes, you read that correctly). As consumers are starting to realise the natural health benefits of this complex plant, its variety of uses is expanding and the liquor industry is no different, bringing this naturally sustainable plant to life in another positive light. And they’re not just distilling with hemp, they’re getting ready to introduce Manuka Honey to the mix as they build on their range of spirits distilled from locally sourced, natural superfoods.

You will get plenty of excitement from this one so come along for this unbelievably unique gin masterclass to have your eyes widened, and your tastebuds explored.

SOUTHERN WILD DISTILLERY GIN MASTERCLASS

Southern Wild Distillery presents their Ocean, Meadow and Mountain gins at their masterclass from 2 pm to 2:45 pm. Photo: Pialligo Estate.

In the south of the country, Southern Wild Distillery have been not-so-secretly producing a range of award-winning gins that are turning heads in Australia and the UK (the home of gin itself).

Isolated from the rest of the world, north-west Tasmania is naturally blessed. Full of towns named Paradise, Promised Land, Nowhere Else and Whisky Creek, everything points to the perfect place to make good liquor. From the Ocean, the Meadow and the Mountains, to Sloe Gin, Strawberry Gin and Saffron Gin… this one is special.

All masterclasses will be held at Pialligo Estate, with each ticket including entry into the Gin Palooza.

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CANBERRA GIN PALOOZA

Presented by the Australian Gin Distillers Association Inc, 30 Australian craft gin distillers will be coming to the beautiful Pialligo Estate and will offer tastings of 150 gins complimented by Artisan Drinks Tonic waters + Pialligo Smokehouse foods.

All 30 distillers will be making gin tastings for you as part of your entry ticket. The Pialligo chefs will be preparing delicious food offerings, and the Artisan crew will be offering tonic tastings and sessions to assist you with your choice of tonic with your favorite gin. Food is not included in the price of the general entry ticket. You can also purchase bottles of gin to take home.

Click here for more information of the overall Gin Palooza.

There will also be a special Gin Dinner on Fri 3 April to be launched soon, so keep your eyes peeled on the Estate website and social pages so you can book your spot in this limited seat experience.

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