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Baublemania

Animus’ Artisanal Gin Baubles at close to cost.
Baublemania

Sadly, the sun has set on Macedon’s mercurial Animus Distillery. Fortunately, its lovely hand-filled, artisanal baubles live to shine another day. This Christmas season, we are offering all our remaining stocks at close to cost price. Beautifully packaged in bespoke glass globes, these handmade, high-proof gins are in tip-top condition; each contains a perfect measure of brilliant, high-quality Macedon gin.

The Baubles

Animus Distillery Bauble Ambrosian Dry Gin 50ml

Animus Distillery Bauble Ambrosian Dry Gin 50ml

There is genius here. This is Animus’s ode to Australia’s love affair with South East Asian flavours. It's a zesty, spicy, Gin that has an effortless, almost fluffy texture across the palate. There are bright, tangy notes thanks to fresh mandarin, lime and young kaffir lime leaf. The punchy, fresh ginger and galangal bring rooty intensity and earthy, spicy notes, while the inclusion of white sesame seeds adds to the body and leaves a nutty hint on the finish. What could have been a chaotic roar of flavours is in fact a beautifully pure, perfectly integrated, uncluttered Gin with everything in delightful proportion. We've not tasted anything like it to be honest. Really special.

Botanicals: juniper, cardamom, angelica root, clove, coriander seed, mandarin, white sesame seed, galangal, ginger, lemon, kaffir lime leaf, lime, turmeric, lemon myrtle, star anise.

Animus Distillery Bauble Ambrosian Dry Gin 50ml
Animus Distillery Bauble Macedon Dry Gin 50ml

Animus Distillery Bauble Macedon Dry Gin 50ml

Originally designed as a homage to the best London Dry Gins, Animus’s Macedon Dry took on a life of its own when lemon myrtle and mountain pepperberry were added to the rich, juniper-led base. These Australian natives add a subtle, citrus and piquant edge, while dialling up the aromatic complexity. You don't have to look hard to find the freshness provided by the ingredients harvested from the distillery’s Gin garden. These botanicals also add brightness and intensity. We love the classic juniper, sappy freshness and spice running through the smooth, deep texture. The cream always rises to the top and this has the depth, complexity and balance of an Australian classic.

Botanicals: juniper, mountain pepperberry, cardamom, angelica root, cinnamon, clove, coriander seed, lemon myrtle, sarsaparilla root, star anise, lemon, lime, turmeric, rosemary. 

Animus Distillery Bauble Macedon Dry Gin 50ml
Animus Distillery Bauble Limited Edition Range 3-pack (x1 Davidsonia Gin, x1 Test Pressing, x1 Barrel Aged Gin)
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Animus Distillery Bauble Limited Edition Range 3-pack (x1 Davidsonia Gin, x1 Test Pressing, x1 Barrel Aged Gin)

The Limited-Edition pack includes three 50ml baubles. Davidsonia is Animus Distillery’s delicious riff on a traditional English Sloe Gin. It’s terrific served over ice or in a spritz with a large wedge of citrus. The Test Pressing Dry Gin is a homage to both the Martini and to Animus’ home-grown native botanicals. Here, the distiller weaves local botanicals, including ruby grapefruit zest, roasted wattle seed, macadamia, anise myrtle and native oregano alongside the more classic Gin botanicals. Lastly, Animus’ much-loved Barrel Aged Gin is a variation on the citrus-based Macedon Dry Gin aged in Moscato Giallo barriques from the nearby Musk Lane Winery. There are layers of apricot, marmalade, cocoa butter and coconut giving way to notes of pear, pineapple and burned sugar, followed by heat and spice. All of this is wrapped up in a robust texture.

Animus Distillery Bauble Limited Edition Range 3-pack (x1 Davidsonia Gin, x1 Test Pressing, x1 Barrel Aged Gin)
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