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Grape Spirit (Grappa)

Legend says the first ever grappa was made by a Roman soldier using stolen equipment in 2nd century Italy; but our favourite tales of clandestine grappa making come from the Nonnis of Melbourne. Unable to buy it, they made it - turning their bathrooms and backyards into bootleg grappa labs; defying laws and liquor stores to keep their legacy alive.

Inspired by this rebellious spirit, we took a beloved Australian wine and distilled it into a drink our Nonnis would be proud to call grappa.

Made in the style of Italian Grappa.

500ml — 42%

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Lemon Spirit

BRONZE MEDAL WINNER - 2024 AUSTRALIAN DISTILLED SPIRIT AWARDS - “FRUIT INFUSED SPIRIT”.

It seems like every second house in the inner west of Melbourne has a lemon tree in the backyard, many of them planted generations ago by European migrants bringing with them tastes of home.

Made like traditional limoncello, but with our own technique for distilling lemon juice, this is definitely a spirit and not a liqueur.

Infused with lemon peels (as Nonna instructed) this is a spirit has a pleasant citrusy nose, bold, with a great fresh and zesty lemon flavour.

500mL — 42%

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