Bass & Flinders Distillery Eau De Vie Spirit
Bass & Flinders Distillery Eau De Vie Grape Based Spirit

Eau de Vie 500mL

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Bass & Flinders Eau de Vie, French for 'Water of Life' is a crisp, pure, light spirit, a delightful expression of the grapes from which it was created, bursting with fruit flavours and viscous characteristics. The essence of fruit captured in a spirit then bottled.

Traditionally, Eau De Vie has been enjoyed as a digestif as it has layered texture and character and tells a story of the vineyard the grapes are sourced from. But dare to switch out vodka for our Eau De Vie in your favourite vodka-based cocktail and you will be sure to be pleasantly surprised. Switch the often flavourless, odorless spirit for our textured, characterful Eau De Vie and you will add a whole new dimension to your cocktail of choice. 

Eau de Vie or 'water of life' encapsulates the heart and soul of all we do here at  Bass & Flinders Distillery. It is this spirit from which all other products from our range are created and yet Eau de Vie is also a beautifully refined spirit in its own right. A hidden extra 'botanical' element in all of our premium gins, the base of our brandies and liqueurs - the spirit itself. A clear, elegant, colourless spirit with subtle fruit characteristics and a soft smooth mouthfeel.

This spirit is double distilled from premium quality Victorian Shiraz sourced from a single vineyard using traditional processes that have been used in the Charente region of France for centuries. A double distillation of small batches of wine takes place under strictly controlled heating conditions. Once the 'heart' of the spirit is captured, it is adjusted to 40% alcohol before being bottled immediately to preserve the freshness and aroma of the grapes.

The finesse of the clear, light spirit is contrasted by the fragrant bouquet of fresh fruit, a combination rarely found together in the one glass. Incredibly crisp, pure aromas with lifted fruit flavours creates a richer, more full-bodied spirit - ideal to sip neat or the perfect alternative for any white-spirit cocktails.

This spirit was handcrafted from scratch using our ‘Méthode Eau de Vie’ - the art of distilling wine into spirit. This technique, unique to Bass & Flinders Distillery, delivers a smoother, fuller, richer flavour for your drinking pleasure. 

Bass & Flinders Distillery – Spirit of the Mornington Peninsula. 
500ml | 40%Alc/Vol | Approx.16 Standard Drinks | Australian Made

Silver Medal - 2019 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

Enjoy as a digestif or vodka alternative for a luxurious base to an array of cocktails as a smoother, more velvety alternative.

Replace the base spirit in your favourite cocktail with Eau de Vie for a smoother, more velvety alternative. Keep it simple with lime segment, splash of lime juice and Fever-Tree Soda. Or try a French Martini with Chambord and pineapple juice, or a Vineyard Sunset with Okar bitter amaro, lime juice, passionfruit puree and cranberry bitters with garnishes of cranberries on top.

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Bass & Flinders Distillery Méthode Eau de Vie spirits distillation process

unique distillation method

Méthode eau de vie

This gin was handcrafted from scratch using our 'Méthode Eau de Vie' - the art of distilling wine into spirit.

Here at Bass & Flinders we are dedicated to the true art of distillation. This means that rather than source neutral ethanol externally as the base spirit for this product, we choose to go the extra mile and distil our own premium grape-based spirit from scratch, in-house.

This technique unique to Bass & Flinders Distillery products we refer to as our Méthode Eau de Vie.

Bass & Flinders Distillery Méthode Eau de Vie spirits distillation process

The ultimate spirit

unique to us

Our process starts in the Victorian vineyards, where in conjunction with our winemaker, we have a say in the sugar levels, ripeness of fruit, PH and acidity - because all these elements - at the right levels - combine to create the perfect wine needed to distil into our grape spirit.

This grape spirit is called eau de vie - French for 'Water of Life'. This base spirit is the lifeline and foundation for every product we produce. It tells a story of the vintage and vineyards it was sourced from and delivers a smoother, fuller, richer base to deliver the ultimate gin experience.

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Family Owned

Bass & Flinders is a family owned and run distillery, dedicated to the true craft of distilling. We are on a constant journey of discovery, developing new styles of gins, brandies and liqueurs. We are always scouting for unique, native botanicals that capture the essence of our local flora and define our true sense of place. As pioneers of the Gin Masterclass in Australia, we are passionate about sharing our knowledge with craft spirits enthusiasts, from the art of distillation through to the ingredients and native botanicals found in our own backyard. It’s our aim to help craft spirits fans understand just what makes Australian spirits so unique and most important of all, to enjoy them!
Bass & Flinders Distillery Méthode Eau de Vie spirits distillation process
hand crafted, local and sustainable

home and heritage

Drawing inspiration from our home and our heritage, we are passionate about making uniquely Australian small-batch, craft spirits. We handcraft our grape-based eau de vie spirit right here at the distillery from both Shiraz grapes and Chardonnay grapes, which gives our product range a truly unique flavour profile.Such a dedicated approach to distilling is rarely seen in the industry and offers you a first-hand experience from vine to bottle. 
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HANDCRAFTED ARTISANAL SPIRITS

Bass & Flinders was one of the earlier established Australian distilleries, and the first distillery on the Mornington Peninsula. The inspiration for founding a distillery surrounded by vineyards was simple – stay true to our region through use of local produce wherever possible, and the distillation of grapes to produce fine spirits.