POUR ME ANOTHER

Spirit lovers will enjoy touring Archie Rose’s distillery and taking part in its gin, whisky and cocktail classes.

Founded in 2014 by young entrepreneur Will Edwards, Archie Rose has since gone from strength to strength to become Australia’s most highly awarded distillery. While it has just opened an innovative new distillery in Sydney’s Banksmeadow, the original site in Rosebery is a fantastic destination for lovers of spirits, thanks to the range of experiences on offer such as gin, whisky and cocktail masterclasses, as well as distillery tours. Harriet Leigh, head of hospitality at Archie Rose, talks to MiNDFOOD.

How does the new facility improve on the Rosebery one?

It’s a completely different beast. There is so much flexibility in the new distillery from the design of the whisky stills and the tech behind them to the variability of the hybrid vacuum gin still. We’ve also got state-of-the-art mashing capabilities.

What is the most popular experience you offer?

By far the gin-blending experience. It is a pretty cool experience – we guide you through a number of different distillates and assist you in making two of your very own blends which you can take home with you after the class. You learn so much about gin, but also about flavour. It’s great for home cooks or gin fans.

Any upcoming releases and/or collaborations?

Yes. I can’t tell you too much because we’re still under embargo, but we’re working with a really cool coffee producer to make something new and delicious. I’ve already told you too much, otherwise, I’d have to kill you. 85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery archierose.com.au