Victorian Liquor Licence No. 32807092. **WARNING** Under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 it is an offence to supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years (Penalty exceeds $23,000) OR for a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor (Penalty exceeds $900).
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Angelica
Angelica is one of the botanicals we use in our Classic Gin. We have a number of Angelica plants growing in our distillery garden & it flowers at this time of year. The stem of the flower is well over a metre tall!
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Negroni
It's Negroni Week!
To celebrate one of our favourite cocktails this weekend, we are serving three different versions at our cellar door in Loch.
We have, of course, our barrel aged Classic Gin Negroni, served straight from the cask!
For those looking for a slightly different twist, we have a Whisky Negroni & Rum Negroni. One made with our Single Malt Whisky & the other our Dark Rum, both mixed with different Italian amaros instead of sweet vermouth.
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Harrie
A very sad week for us here at the Distillery, our loyal friend Harrie has left us after nearly fourteen years.
She would keep an eye out for passers-by when the cellar door was closed & if given the chance, she would always say hello.
Even though we don't believe she owned a watch, she had an uncanny knack of knowing when closing time was & would take any opportunity to sneak into the cellar door to hopefully help clean up any chips or snacks customers may have dropped!
Always happy to have a sit with you (or preferably on you), she was friendly, happy & patient, putting up with cats, chooks & small children playing with her.
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Always sad to loose a dog. Victorian Dog Rescuse have some wonderful Labradoodles and Groodles looking for homes, if you would like another dog.
Am sorry to hear this, a profound loss. Take care
Heartfelt condolences at the loss of your furbaby đâ€ïž
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Weather
This week, as like most of south-eastern Australia, the winds were ferocious in Loch.
Unfortunately, the large Claret Ash in the distillery garden succumbed to the change that came through in the early hours of Monday morning.
One half crashed down, damaging the new Satsuma plum trees, the remaining half with trunk severely compromised, was left hanging precariously over the barrel warehouse.
Luckily, we contacted Evan from South Gippsland Tree Care & Monday afternoon, he & his team turned up to help.
This photo shows Evan bringing the last of the tree down, even during the hail & wind.
We can't thank Evan & his team enough for making the tree safe in such a short time & in such a professional manner.
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That would have been after he left from cleaning up our downed trees at Meeniyan. Evan & his team worked through wind, rain & hail at our place too. They do a great job.
Evan and his team are fabulous. Coming to me this week for cleanup!
What an absolute tragedy to loose the claret ash! Unless you appreciate trees of this age, people just don’t get it. Evan certainly knows his stuff.
Stamp Duty
How we wish stamp duty on properties were this cheap again!
Here is the actual first stamp duty (found on the original title) paid on the cellar door property in 1888, twelve years before the Union Bank was built.
Our cellar door in Loch is open 11am-4pm Friday to Sunday!
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If only!
The beginning.
Earlier this week, there was only the hint of bud burst & yesterday the Satsuma plums in the Distillery garden have all erupted in blossom.
The begginings of the 2025 Satsuma Gin Liqueur!
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Union Bank of Australia
Did you know that our cellar door in Loch was originally built in the late 1800s for the Union Bank of Australia?
This photo was taken in the early 1900s, with the original bank manager & clerk standing in the original doorway.
Unlike the bank, which probably didn't open on weekends, our cellar door is open for tastings & drinks, Friday to Sunday, 11am-4pm!
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You've maintained its original glory!
Is that Barry standing on the steps?
Nick!
Anyone who has visited us over the last 8 years would have met Nick. He started with us as our first employee, helping brew, bottle, clean, fill, move, sort, rearrange, serve, restock & anything else not mentioned here.
He has worked tirelessly over all these years, bringing his ideas, patience & positive attitude every day.
Last week, we said goodbye to Nick as he has been retraining over the last six months & he has moved on to a new exciting endeavour.
We wish him all the best & we can't help but be a little jealous of his new employer!
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Congrats and good luck Nick!
All the best Nick, you’ll be missed đ»
All the best Nick!
Winter sunrise
Over the last ten years, we have seen many early, cold & very dark mornings while distilling.
During these cold starts, standing near a hot still is a great way to warm up.
When the first light peaks over the eastern hills to reveal a sunrise like this, it makes the cold start worth it!
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Worth a visit
Wow!
Congrat's on your first ten years. Sure beats working in a factory..
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