Tasting Notes
☛ Nose: Aromas of juniper, citrus (tangelo), floral.
☛ Palate: Dry style gin, smooth texture, flavours of citrus from the tangelo, juniper, cardamom, coriander, touch of cinnamon. This gin has complexity, each sip brings out different flavours.
☛ Tonic: classic/dry tonics, such as Strangelove No. 8.
☛ Garnish: a slice of apple
☛ Cocktail: Kaffir Lime Gimlet
Blood Orange Gin
☛ Nose: Aromas of orange peel, juniper, coriander, and citrus.
☛ Palate: Off dry style, smooth texture, flavours of orange peel, juniper, coriander, citrus. This gin shows a nice balance between the acidity of the orange peel and the fragrance of the botanicals.
☛ Tonic: a light tonic like FeverTree Mediterranean or soda water
☛ Garnish: a sprig of rosemary, a slice of blood orange or a charred stick of cinnamon.
☛ Cocktail: Gin Martini with a Twist
French Earl Gray
☛ Nose: Aromas of juniper, citrus, lavender, Earl Grey black tea.
☛ Palate: Off dry, smooth texture, flavours of Earl Grey black tea, lavender, bergamot, juniper, citrus. An interesting and unique flavour combination with a long finish, and changes colour when tonic water is added.
☛ Tonic: add an Indian or dry tonic for the magic colour change!
☛ Garnish: freeze edible lavender into your ice cubes and service with a slice of lemon.
☛ Cocktail: Earl Grey Sour
Winter Gin
☛ Nose: Aromas of basil, citrus, coriander, juniper, herbaceous touch.
☛ Palate: Off dry lightly spiced style gin, smooth and mouth filling texture, flavours of basil, citrus, juniper.
☛ Tonic: Pair with a savoury tonic like StrangeLove Coastal Tonic—this pairing won Silver for G&T at the Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Competition in 2026.
☛ Garnish: Dehydrated Pineapple, fresh herbs
☛ Cocktail: Spicy Margarita
Summer Gin
☛ Nose: intense aromas of strawberry leaf, citrus, juniper, mango, passionfruit, floral.
☛ Palate: it’s an off dry style gin, smooth and warm texture, flavours of strawberry leaf, tropical fruit, juniper, citrus. Fresh gin, long finish, interesting flavours almost like a pavlova.
☛ Tonic: Pair with a citrussy tonic like Sodasmith No. 1.
☛ Garnish: Dried strawberries, native Rosella
☛ Cocktail: Pavlova Gin-quri
2023 Sloe Gin
☛ Nose: intense aromas of plum, ripe berries, and vanilla.
☛ Palate: Rich and fruity. A beautiful balance between tart and sweet. Best enjoyed over ice, every layer inviting you to try more.
☛ Tonic: pairs best with a lemon tonic, especially Strangelove Bitter Lemon
☛ Garnish: sprig of thyme, or lime wheel
☛ Cocktail: Charlie Chaplin
Negroni
☛ Nose: Aromas of bitterness, toffee, caramel, orange.
☛ Palate: Dry, gentle bitterness, with a warming feeling. Flavours of orange peel confit, spices, vanilla, and cloves from the oak barrel.
☛ Mixer: no need! Cocktail in a bottle.
☛ Garnish: wedge of orange
☛ Cocktail: Negroni Sbagliato
Canberra Fog
☛ Nose: Aromas of anise, liquorice, fresh herbs.
☛ Palate: Sweet, smooth texture, flavours of anise, liquorice lollies.
☛ Mixer: None required, just sip on ice.
☛ Garnish: Star anise, or a touch of chocolate
☛ Cocktail: Tara’s Fog Lemontini
Coffee Liqueur
☛ Nose: Roasted Arabica coffee beans.
☛ Palate: Rounded, bitter, but smooth and sweet palate.
☛ Mixer: Ice, or ice cream
☛ Garnish: Coffee beans, chocolate dusting
☛ Cocktail: Espresso Martini
Musk Liqueur
☛ Nose: Aromas of Rose flower, Turkish delight.
☛ Palate: Sweet, smooth texture, flavours of rose, perfumed, Turkish Delight
☛ Mixer: Prosecco, lemonade (for the sweet tooth) or soda
☛ Garnish: Musk stick or dried rose petals
☛ Cocktail: Musk Stick Love
Limoncello
☛ Nose: Aromas of lemon, lemon peel, citrus.
☛ Palate: Medium sweetness, smooth and mouth filling texture, flavours of lemon, finger lime, lemon sherbet and a touch of herbs.
☛ Mixer: Serve neat out of the freezer o with prosecco or soda
☛ Garnish: Lemon Wheel
☛ Cocktail: Limoncollins
Butterscotch Schnapps
☛ Nose: Aromas of caramel, toffee, caramelised banana.
☛ Palate: Sweet, warm texture, flavours of butterscotch, toffee, caramel.
☛ Mixer: None required sip over ice or ice cream or add to your coffee.
☛ Garnish: Toffee pieces, chocolate
☛ Cocktail: Butterscotch White Russian
Old George Reserve Whisky
☛ Nose: Aromas of cedar, honeysuckle, lemon and a hint of salted caramel.
☛ Palate: Off Dry warming mouth feeling, flavours of toffee and candied plum. This whisky is best enjoyed neat or over ice with a meal of duck risotto.
☛ Mixer: Sip neat, over ice or lengthened with ginger ale
☛ Garnish: Orange
☛ Cocktail: Mandarin and Hot Honey Old Fashioned
Old George Reserve Rum
☛ Nose: Aromas of toasted oak, caramel and vanilla.
☛ Palate: Toasted flavours blended harmoniously with caramel, maple syrup and vanilla. A subtle finish with some leather flavour giving a more complex mouth feel.
☛ Mixer: Drink neat, over ice or with soda
☛ Garnish: Pineapple or lime
☛ Cocktail: Dark and Stormy
Spiced Rum
☛ Nose: Complex blend between tropical notes, such as pineapple, and spices, such as nutmeg. A shy note of dark chocolate adds another layer of complexity.
☛ Palate: Beginning with nutmeg flavours, slowly opens on sweeter and rounder notes. A refreshing finish on orange flavours, lift up the mouthfeel and balanced out well with the warmth of the alcohol and the nutmeg.
☛ Mixer: Ice or ginger ale/beer
☛ Garnish: Vanilla Bean, lime, orange or pineapple.
☛ Cocktail: Tropicana
Whisky Liqueur
☛ Nose: Smoky notes at first revealing after some subtle cherry aromas. There is a refreshing citrus aroma in the background.
☛ Palate: A round opening on sweet notes with a comforting taste of cherry in the front palate. Then the bourbon base comes through with warmth. The mouthfeel of this liqueur is lingering.
☛ Mixer: None required – this is a cocktail in a bottle.
☛ Garnish: Charred cinnamon stick, orange wedge, cherries.
☛ Cocktail: Whisky Liqueur Sour
Whisky Liqueur
☛ Nose: Clean aromas of Butter, Soft oak, Butterscotch and a hint of Apricot
☛ Palate: Crisp start , flavours of stone fruit and Wattle seed, with a smooth finish.
☛ Mixer: Sip neat, over ice or lengthened with ginger ale
☛ Garnish: Peach slice, crystalised ginger
☛ Cocktail: Lakoona Sour