Botanica Spirits & Food Festival Melbourne

Post Botanica Spirits Festival Event thoughts

Wow, what an amazing weekend at @botanica_festival 🌿🍸

Seriously, we’re still buzzing from all the energy and good vibes. Mixing up cocktails with you guys in the Masterclass was an absolute highlight – who knew gin could be so much fun?

And let’s talk about that atmosphere… just incredible! We were blown away by how many of you came to chat about Bright Night Gin. Your excitement really made our day.

To everyone who stopped by, raised a glass with us, or just flashed a smile – thank you! You’re the reason we love doing this. Also thanks to those special people who thought our gins were the best, it was great to hear considering it was our first major Melbourne event.

We will be at Canberra next and already counting down to the next fest. Until then, keep those G&Ts flowing! 🥂✨

Botanica Spirits Festival Gallery

Heard at the event

Oh that’s soo good, is it really 45%? That is wayyy too smooth. (David, VIC)

Thats the best Chardonnay Barrel Aged Gin I have had. ( Cameron, VIC)
I thought anothe brand Chardonnay Barrel Aged was good, but this is definitely better (Peter, VIC)
That is definitely my favorite gin at this event (Anny, VIC)
We came here and tasted your Pink Gin first and we can’t find a better Pink Gin. ( Anonymous VIC)

I wasn’t sure if I wanted to taste another Pink because they are all sweet, but yours is the best Pink Gin here, well done. ( Lynn, VIC)
Ooh, that is a dangerous drink! (about 20 odd tasters tasting our Pink Spritz)
I like your other gins, but you can’t go past the Wild Tasmanian Gin!

My husband came and got your Chardonnay Barrel Aged gin and now he is saying he isn’t going to share it with me, so can I grab a bottle too! (Husband and wife, VIC)

Botanica Spirits Festival Gin Star of the Show

The start of the event was our Chardonnay Barrel Aged gin. This is a Limited Edition Barrel Aged Gin which has won Gold in Australian Gin Awards last year 2023.

About Botanica Spirits Festival Melbourne 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Bright Night Gin will be participating in the Botanica Spirits and Food Festival in Melbourne, a unique event that promises an immersive journey into the world of botanicals and spirits like no other. Set in the beautiful venue of Timber yard, in South Wharf, Botanica is not just another gin festival; it’s an experiential platform where enthusiasts can taste, smell, and learn about the botanicals crafted into award-winning gins and other spirits.

At the Botanica Festival, guests will have the opportunity to explore offerings from over 20 curated Australian distillers and botanical crafters. Each ticket allows you to indulge in up to four hours of spirit sampling, including an array of gins, vodkas, liqueurs, rums, and whiskeys. Whether you’re a gin aficionado or a curious newcomer, the festival offers something for everyone.

The event is packed with activities and features designed to enhance your experience. Engage with the Fever-Tree bar for bespoke mixed drinks, participate in enlightening talks, and watch live demonstrations that delve into the intricacies of spirit making and the significance of native botanicals. For food lovers, there’s a lineup of the best local vendors offering delicious meals and snacks to complement your tastings.

Your ticket to the Botanica Festival includes:

• Tastings: Sample from over 100 craft gins and spirits, each infused with unique botanicals.
• Talks and Demonstrations: Attend a full program of educational sessions about distillation, botanicals, and more.
• Goodie Bag: Receive an exclusive branded tote bag, complete with a tasting glass that you can use throughout the day and take home.
• Food and Drinks: Enjoy offerings from top local food vendors and an onsite bar serving a curated selection of beverages.

Prepare to fill your day with exceptional flavors, fascinating insights, and pure enjoyment. Join us at the Botanica Spirits and Food Festival to celebrate the art of distillation, the beauty of botanicals, and the community of spirit lovers. We look forward to sharing this incredible experience with you in Melbourne. Don’t miss out on a day of exploration, tasting, and indulgence with Bright Night Gin and other top Australian distillers!

Gins on display and tasting

We will have the following award-winning Australian gins on display and for tasting. Come and try our multi-award-winning Wild Tasmanian Gin, Australia’s Best Pink Gin and our Chardonnay Barrel Aged Gin.

Bright Night Wild Tasmanian Gin

Bright Night Wild Tasmanian gin is our multi-award winninig gin, distilled gently in the foothills of Mt Wellington in Hobart, Tasmania. Awarded double gold and Asia Pacific spirit of the year 2022.

Bright Night Pink Gin

Our pink gin made with murtis berries hand picked from Penguin, TAS. Our Pink gin has won 3 gold medals in its first year in San Francisco, China and Australia. Delicious in a tonic, spritz or as a sipping gin

Chardonnay barrel aged gin

Aged in a local Tamar valley winery's French Oak barrel, our award-winning Wild Tasmanian Gin has evolved into an elegant, full-bodied delight with depth and complexity after several months. The Chardonnay-aged barrel contributes to its unique flavor profile.

Zen &Tonic Natural Soy Candle

Australian natural hand poured soy candle - A tribute to the Australian landscape where we get our botanicals!

Bright Night Gin Tasting pack

Three 50ml bottles of our award-winning gin expressions. The best way to taste our gins quickly.

 

 

 

Gin Masterclasses

We will also be hosting a masterclass on Gin cocktails and Mixology. Here are the details

Experience the art of mixology at the Night Lab’s exclusive cocktail session, featuring Bright Night Gin’s premium selections. Learn to create some craft cocktails as we guide you through the nuances of blending and creating both classic and contemporary gin-based libations.

Suman, Bright Night Gin’s expert mixologist, will demonstrate why cocktails taste better with Bright Night Gin. Watch as he crafts exquisite drinks using Bright Night’s three distinctive expressions, including their latest innovation: Chardonnay Barrel Aged Gin.

Expand your skills beyond the classic Gin and Tonic. Learn to set up your own home bar and master the art of crafting simple yet impressive cocktails with Bright Night Gin. Join us for an session of flavor, botanicals and simple but deliciously impressive drinks.