Saluting the admiral

Bega Valley micro-gin distillery North of Eden has been through it all this year, from bushfires to the recent travel bans that wreaked havoc on their business and prevented them from opening their gin school. But they’re pushing on and ready to release a brand new gin, as well as reopening their cellar door. Partners Gavin Hughes and Karen Touchie (and Flora, their resident highland cow and “general manager”) will unleash The Admiral this month – a powerful 114% proof navy strength-style gin that, according to Hughes, is the couple’s best gin yet. The cellar door is set to reopen in July as well, so you can pop in and try a nip for yourself. northofeden.com.au