Page 3 - Gin Journal - The Hobart Edition

FOUNDER’S WELCOME
This issue, we embrace Tasmania’s historic whisky-making traditions. That might
sound strange for a society dedicated to
the celebration of all things gin, but bear with me. We meet head distiller Heather Tillott at Sullivans Cove to find out how
the island’s bountiful barley and crystal-
clear spring water, along with a blend of aromatic Australian botanicals, have been expertly combined to create a single-malt gin. ‘Rustic’ and ‘robust’ are just two of the words Heather uses to describe Hobart No.4, and we can’t help but agree. Try it neat to savour its big, bold flavour before mixing up a classic cocktail with a barley twist.
THE ‘ROBUST’ HOBART NO4 IS VERY DIFFERENT TO A LONDON DRY AND ANYTHING BUT NEUTRAL!
If you’re spending more time indoors than usual, our guide to decking out your home
bar means you don’t need to miss out on
a premium cocktail experience. And with winter well and truly on our doorstep, it
made sense to share our favourite winter warmer gins. Last, but never least, we pay tribute to Melbourne gin scene visionary Vernon Chalker. Dubbed “the man who taught Australia how to mix a proper drink” by The New York Times, we know his legacy will live on through a new generation of mixologists.
On that note, our thoughts are with the
entire hospitality industry at this time. With restrictions easing, we can’t wait to safely enjoy some great food and drink. And while it’s been a delight to support local distillers over the past months, from August we will be back to showcasing exclusive international gins never before seen in Australia.
As always, feel free to drop us a line anytime: hello@ginsociety.com
Andrew Burge Founder, Gin Society
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