Once, not that long ago, Brisbane had never played host to a gin festival. Now, that's definitely no longer the case. They seem to pop up every few months, alongside plenty of other regular gin-focused nights, gatherings and parties. We do have several bars solely focused on gin in this city of ours, after all.
They all have one thing in common, of course: oh-so-many juniper spirits. And another: oh-so-many G&Ts. That's exactly what's on the menu at the latest gin-fuelled addition to the fold, aka Pig 'n' Whistle Brunswick Street's Ginfused Festival.
Originally scheduled to take place in February, but rescheduled to 11am–6pm on Saturday, March 30 thanks to bad weather, this patch of the Valley will become a gin mecca — complete with plenty of artisanal gins, a heap of cheese and charcuterie to help soak up the botanical booze, free cocktail masterclasses and live music. Distilleries including Tanqueray, Nosferatau, Jinzu, Gordon's Pink, Ink and more will be slinging drinks, and entry is free. You can also purchase a $35 package in advance, which includes a drink token and a charcuterie board.