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Bass & Flinders Distillery Angry Ant White Negroni
The Negroni: Celebrating a classic Italian cocktail
The Negroni is one of the world’s most famous cocktails. Few can claim the level of timeless appeal that the Negroni offers. This quintessential Italian aperitivo or ‘pre-dinner drink’ - scarlet red in colour and a delicate balance of only...
The Art of Brandy Production
The Art of Brandy Production
Check out this great little Drinks Adventures Podcast from James Atkinson talking with Holly Klintworth about her six-week internship in Cognac, France supported by a Churchill Fellowship. So proud of our Managing Director and Head Distiller Holly, who spent 6 weeks in Cognac, France on an...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Heartbreak Pinot Noir Gin Winter Cocktails
Heartbreak Gin Cocktails to Warm your Winter
Discover Bass & Flinders Heartbreak Gin cocktail recipes to warm your winter. Create perfect gin cocktails for Winter using Australia’s best artisanal, handcrafted pinot noir gin. Loaded with complex & audacious character and unique Australian botanicals - with a burst of...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Heartbreak Pinot Noir Gin 2023 Limited release
Heartbreak Pinot Noir Gin 2023 Limited Release is here!
Every now and again we come across a love story that touches our hearts in more ways than one. A love that grows stronger with every passing season. Complex and audacious with a burst of sweetness, fresh and flirty with...
World Gin Day
World Gin Day
Gin lovers of the world rejoice, on the second Saturday in June every year it's officially World Gin Day!  A global celebration of all things gin. It’s time to raise a glass to celebrate this wonderful juniper-based spirit in all...
Bass Flinders Distillery Hot Cross Bun Flip Eau De Vie cocktail
Hop into our Distillery Door this Easter for signature cocktails
Get your Easter break off to a festive start with the perfect cocktails for all your celebrations and some new Tasty Eats on our food menu.  Visit us at our Distillery door this long weekend for our limited edition seasonal cocktails...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Méthode Eau de Vie spirits
Méthode Eau De Vie: What makes our spirits unique
Our Méthode Eau de Vie. What is it and what does it mean? Why is it important? At Bass & Flinders Distillery we choose to do things differently. We believe producing a world-class spirit takes patience. It requires creativity and...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Limoncello Bitter and Twisted lemon liqueur
What is Limoncello? Your Ultimate Guide.
Limoncello. A success story steeped in the richest traditions to produce Italy’s sumptuous version of liquid gold. Although its true origins may never be determined, this traditional lemon liqueur discovered in the coastal regions of Southern Italy is a bright...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Signature Gin Soft & Smooth
Watch out for our fresh new look!
GOLD MEDAL WIN FOR OUR NEW LOOK! MELBOURNE DESIGN AWARDS 2023 We proudly received a GOLD medal for our new packaging design at the Melbourne Design Awards for 2023. This prestigious award for Graphic Design - Three Dimensional, celebrates creative...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Gin Gift Pack giveaway
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
‘Tis the season for festive spirits, yuletide feasts, and spending quality time with family and friends! If you’re looking for the perfect presents for this Christmas, then look no further…we’ve done all the hard work for you and compiled a...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Head Distiller Holly President ADA
First female president of the Australian Distillers Association - our Head Distiller, Holly
Today the Australian Distillers Association elected its first female President, our Managing Director and Head Distiller Holly Klintworth. Holly takes on the role as ADA President following 8 years with Stu Gregor, Four Pillars Co-Founder at the helm. The team...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Yarra Botanica Native Victorian Gin collaboration
BASS & FLINDERS X YARRA BOTANICA
LIMITED RELEASE NATIVE VICTORIAN GIN In our passionate pursuit of creating distinctive, small batch spirits with a focus on local provenance and sourcing of uniquely native botanicals, we are proud to have partnered with well-renowned floating bar and eatery Yarra...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Mornington Peninsula Gins brandy Liqueurs coastal location
The Best Things to do on the Mornington Peninsula
Just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne lies the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, a beautiful seaside region popular for weekend getaways. A coastal haven renowned for its rolling hills, scenic vineyards, pristine beaches, historical attractions and gourmet food & wine. Become...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Cognac Still Grape Based Spirit Mornington Peninsula
Crafting the Spirit of a New Era
After a long journey around the globe, it has finally arrived... We are so very excited to announce that we have secured an authentic ex-cognac still from France! Our new still is an original French made, ex-cognac still that has been...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Angry Ant Gin Wooleen Station botanicals
Angry Ant Gin - A taste of the Outback
An ode to the Outback, our premium Angry Ant Gin is a truly unique, native Australian gin. A tribute to Australia’s ecologically rich, bio-diverse landscapes. This exceptional gin is a pure expression of the native Australian botanicals foraged from Wooleen...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Cuvee Chocolate Limited edition brandy snap chocolate
Q&A Sessions: Join us as we chat with Cuveé chocolate, producers of our Special Edition Brandy Snap chocolate
Our team here at Bass and Flinders Distillery are dedicated to creating premium quality, artisanal Australian gins & brandies and sharing our spirited passion with others.  Sometimes we’re lucky enough to meet other teams who share a similar passion for...
Bass & Flinders Montalto collaboration Batch Two Limited Edition Gin
BASS & FLINDERS X MONTALTO GIN BATCH TWO LIMITED EDITION
This year, we collaborated with one of our local heroes here on the Peninsula, Montalto Wines estate in Red Hill to launch our Batch Two limited edition project handcrafted gin. Key members of the Montalto team participated in a very...
Bass & Flinders Distillery simple brandy cocktail recipes
Simple Brandy Cocktail Recipes
No longer a drink with a stuffy reputation, brandy is cool again. It’s a revival of classic cocktails leading a revolution. Not to mention the increased availability of premium, Australian artisanal brandies that showcase the spirit’s versatility. Once confined to...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Mornington Peninsula Angry Ant Gin Martini cocktail
A Guide to Everything Gin
It’s all about gin! Once a spirit widely known for the downfall of many, now a complex, versatile and internationally renowned classic, with many small craft distilleries shining a light on some of the best gins in the world. A...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Mornington Peninsula Australian Brandy
How is Brandy Made? Get to Know Your Brandy
The story of how brandy came to be is fascinating. It’s a story of accidental glory. An elixir historically produced for medicinal purposes way back in the 16th century, matured in barrels to produce an elegant yet complex liquid, and...
Bass & Flinders Distillery Mornington Peninsula Gin and Tonic cocktail
G&T Garnish Guide: How to Match your Gin & Tonics
Gin and tonic. Was there ever a more iconic duo so widely recognised by spirits lovers across the globe?  The phrase “You’re the gin to my tonic” speaks to many about the seemingly perfect combination of these two ingredients mixed...