BY.ARTISANS
If you're keen to sip gin made from Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's old eucalyptus leaves, this West End distillery is your go-to.
Overview
Thanks to one of Milton's famous residents, Brisbane will always be known for XXXX beer. The River City is a thriving craft brewery hub, too. Spirits-wise, it has even scored its own Brisbane gin. But there might be no tipple that screams Brissie as much as BY.ARTISANS' signature drop. The West End distillery's gin isn't just made right here in the Sunshine State capital — it uses old eucalyptus leaves from a Brisbane icon, aka Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, to create the beverage.
Lone Pine's koalas aren't missing out on their greenery; rather, BY.ARTISANS is using the leaves that don't get eaten by the herbivorous marsupials each day. The resulting creation is indeed called Signature Gin, and it can be bought at the distillery's new Jane Street flagship — or enjoyed onsite.
Adding a new sip to everyone's must-drink list is one of motivation behind BY.ARTISANS, as proves the aim of every outfit that makes booze. Getting attention on Queensland-born artistry and Sunshine State-made products is another key reason for being. Teaming up with one of the city's best-known destinations fits that ethos, clearly.
Tempting eyes towards the brand's just-opened base won't be hard — the slick, sleek, minimalist-leaning venue, which favours natural tones with pops of greenery and silver distilling equipment around the place, instantly stands out. It isn't just somewhere where spirits are made and drunk, either. Also part of the setup: a cafe serving a curated range of food and a creative haven, where tasting rooms and the bar sit beside an event space, a retail space and room for workshops.
For those stopping by for a bite, the all-day dining menu includes marinated mixed olives, gildas, pickled vegetables and crackers with hummus, Portuguese custard tarts, and daily-changing toasties and crostones. For two, there's also a cheese and charcuterie platter.
As for the Signature Gin, a small-batch drop that goes heavy on native botanicals, it's been crafted under the guidance of BY.ARTISANS's third Co-Founder Alexander Bell, who is also the resident Master Distiller — and a chemical engineer. Expect to taste not only eucalyptus, but also lemon myrtle, cinnamon myrtle, lavender and wattleseed, all in a tipple made in a still designed to be one of the country's most energy-efficient by Bell.
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