Suffragette Cocktail

Suffragette Cocktail

This cocktail was advertised in Pittsburg (USA) in 1909 and the ad that appeared then is certainly cringworthy by the standards of today.The advertisement stated that –• One makes a man...
Gin Fudge

Gin Fudge

We naturally enjoy our Gin in an array of amazing cocktails but we also enjoy creating fantastic foods using Gin. This recipe caught our eye and we loved the fudge...
May 09, 2018 — Rex Burdon
GIN AND TONIC ICY POLES

GIN AND TONIC ICY POLES

These are just the thing for the coming summer days.   A gin and tonic is one of the most refreshing alcoholic beverages to sip on during warmer months so these...
Breakfast, Brunch and Gin

Breakfast, Brunch and Gin

You know how it is. You are having a group of friends over to your place for that mid-morning meal and, while you know that you can be brilliantly creative in...
October 08, 2017 — Rex Burdon
Adding "Wow" Factor To Your Cheeseboard

Adding "Wow" Factor To Your Cheeseboard

Contemplating what drink to serve with a wonderful cheese platter? If you want to really impress your guests serve a Nonesuch Sloe Gin.  It is one of the spirit’s secrets –...
Hot Buttered Sloe Gin Toddy Recipe

Hot Buttered Sloe Gin Toddy Recipe

Hot Toddy’s are thought to improve colds and flu’s because alcohol numbs pain and encourages sleep, and the addition of fruit juice gives a boost of vitamin C. The science...
June 21, 2016 — Rex Burdon
Nonesuch Sloe Gin makes it to Northern Ireland

Nonesuch Sloe Gin makes it to Northern Ireland

Selling the majority of our products either in person at the distillery or on-line has a tremendous benefit for us.  We get to meet our customers either face to face...

Please Fix The Tax

We are very aware of the old saying "never look a gift horse in the mouth" and were bought up to "be thankful for small mercies" so we need to...

Cooking With Gin - Dirty Martini Mussels

Tasmanian produce, whether it is from the sea, farms or orchards is amazingly good and is recognised nationally and internationally.

The small batch spirits distilled at Nonesuch Distillery are made with the care and attention to detail that ensures they continue the gourmet tradition of other Tasmanian producers.

When there are such great ingredients available it is just natural to match them for a foodie delight.

Dirty Martini MusselsThis recipe uses delicious mussels from Tasmania's pristine East Coast waters and wonderful Tasmanian olive oil along with our Tasmanian Dry Gin to create a dish based on the classic Dirty Martini cocktail.
(By the way, a true Martini uses gin. .... always gin)

Cooking With Gin - Plums Roasted With Sloe Gin

There is more to our Sloe Gin than just being an amazing drink.

Chefs and talented home cooks have created delightful recipes using Sloe Gin and we are sure you will enjoy this desert.

Plums in Sloe Gin

Cooking with Gin - Gravlax

What could be better than serving your own Gin Cured Gravlax?

GravlaxCuring, as a culinary method has been used for a very long time.  It is one of the fastest and easiest ways to preserve fresh meat and fish and it results in amazingly intense flavours. 

The botanicals used in Nonesuch Dry Gin add a subtle richness to this dish.

You Will Need:

March 21, 2016 — Rex Burdon
Tags: Gin
What Is In My Gin?  #1 Juniper

What Is In My Gin? #1 Juniper

We are discovering from our visitors that, while a majority are aware that gin is a spirit flavoured with botanicals, most want to know a bit more about those individual ingredients.


Juniper 

Juniper
is the predominant botanical (and the one from which gin gets its name) we think it is logical that we start our journey through the botanicals with this “berry”.

Firstly, let’s dispense with the notion that

March 04, 2016 — Rex Burdon
Tags: Gin