Never Never Distilling Co. in McLaren Vale, South Australia | Distillery

Never Never Distilling Co.

Locality: McLaren Vale, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8125 5565

Address: 56 Field Street 5171 McLaren Vale, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Not sure if you could tell, but we’re pretty excited about this year’s launch of Ginache. Our business has gone through a lot of growth in a short period of time, and Ginache is a prime example of a product we decided to invest in. To celebrate, listen to Jess, one of our amazing distillers, talk us through the flavour profile and the creation of this year’s release. If we do say so ourselves, the flavour of this year’s Ginache is incredible. There’s heaps of berry on the ...nose and flavour developing into tinner plum and strawberries and cream on the palate. It’s a perfect representation of how spectacular growing conditions and a bumper crop can affect the overall flavour of the final product. Ginache is a product made from the core of Never Never’s purpose. To create more flavour! Because more flavour makes better gin, and better gin makes better drinks. See more

23.01.2022 Today our Med Gin goes live on our website. If you haven't had the opportunity to secure your bottle yet make sure you do as we have very limited stock. You can purchase a bottle now through the link in our bio. One of the most exciting ingredients that’s been included was Kalamata olive brine. This is combined with whole Kalamata olives which are then pot distilled. It’s very rare that you can call a waste product an exciting ingredient but anybody who loves a dirty ma...rtini knows exactly how much punch is delivered by a single teaspoon of the stuff. Local almonds are also included to enrich the mouthfeel and oranges to complement the variety of fresh herbs included in the recipe. The result is a cracking martini gin, perfect in a dirty martini but also amazing in a gin and tonic, garnished with orange and bay leaf. You can find our drink recipes in the bio. See more

23.01.2022 Need inspiration for a weeknight cocktail? We’ve got you covered! If you haven’t tried a Ginache Sour before, let us help you start the love affair today. The name says it all. Fresh acidity is balanced by the candied apple and fresh raspberry of our 2021 Ginache - held together with a beautiful creamy texture that tastes even better than it looks. Ingredients... 60ml Ginache 30ml Lemon juice 20ml sugar syrup 1 x egg white Orange twist to garnish. Shake all ingredients into a cocktail shaker without ice, to emulsify the egg whites. Add ice and shake hard. Strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange twist to finish! See more

22.01.2022 While it seems like there’s a day for everything now, World Martini Day is truly one we can get behind! Dry, wet, dirty we haven’t met a martini we don’t like. To celebrate, we’ve launched the Triple Juniper Gibson Martini Pack. In this pack you’ll get a bottle of Triple Juniper Gin, a 150g Jar of Botanical Infused Cocktail Onions and a recipe card for the same price as a stand alone bottle of Triple Juniper, just $62! Available for a limited time only, offer ends Jun...e 19th (World Martini Day.) Once upon a time, for a Martini to be a Martini it HAD to contain bitters (a convention which we wholeheartedly support). Early recipes for the Gibson in the early 1900s omitted the bitters, and indeed any garnish a true ‘naked’ Martini. Then came the Gibson, suggesting it was created for the San Franciscan illustrator famed for his ‘Gibson Girls’. The Gibson Girl was meant to embody ‘the feminine ideal of physical attractiveness’, tall and slender but with ampleahemassets. The story goes that a couple of cocktail onions were added as a nod to its namesake, and the Gibson we know today was formed! As always, we’re uncompromising in our pursuit of flavour and that’s why the Gibson Martini using Triple Juniper Gin is one of our all time favourite serves. Shop our online store for your Gibson Martini Pack through the linktree. See more

22.01.2022 Tomorrow is World Gin Day! And to celebrate, you’re all invited to join us for an Interactive Masterclass on Instagram Live, hosted by the one only Sean Baxter. We’ll be giving away a bottle of gin every five minutes from 3:30pm onwards (ACST), as Sean shows you how to make some delicious cocktails using our Triple Juniper and new Ginache gins. You’ll also get exclusive access behind the scenes of our distillery. To take home a cheeky bottle of gin, all you need to... do is get involved in the live chat, answer questions and tell us about your favourite cocktails! So get out your Never Never gin, throw some tonic in the fridge and whack some ice in the freezer - this is going to be a lot of fun. Tune in from 3:30 tomorrow, fingers on buzzers and get ready to play along tomorrow! See more

21.01.2022 Well, we thought it was coming, but it's still a bit of a shock. Like everyone else in South Australia we'll be closed from midnight tonight for the next six days - but our doors will be open until 5pm today so you can stock up on gin (and tonic) if you needed to get some supplies for some 'circuit breaker' beverages this weekend! If you've made a reservation with us, one of our team will be in touch over the next 48 hours with next steps. If you are planning on coming down, please be conscious of social distancing and be patient.

20.01.2022 DAY ONE! Only until midnight tonight. Triple Juniper + Southern Strength Gin + Juniper Freak Navy Gin just $200!... We're kicking off Day 1 of our 12 day countdown with our 'Number One' - celebrating our core gin family and their most recent accolades. Triple Juniper Gin | Voted #1 Hottest 100 Australian Spirits 2020 @australianbartender Southern Strength Gin | Australia's Best Gin | Australian Gin Awards 2019 / 2020 Juniper Freak Gin | Best Australian Navy 2019 / 2020 | World Gin Awards Looking to impress your family over Christmas lunch this year? Just tell them they're drinking the best. Follow the link below access the pre-filled cart - it's as easy as that! https://neverneverdistilling.com.au//15866309967935:1,1586 Offer ends 12:00am 02.12

17.01.2022 It’s with great excitement that we are able to announce Kate Rowlands as our new General Manager replacing the outgoing legend that is Stuart 'Chewy' Morrow. Anyone who has spent anytime in the Adelaide hospo scene has inevitably run into Kate. After returning from working overseas, she spent three years at Electra House Hotel as their training & development and restaurant manager, winning multiple awards for both the restaurant and their in-house sustainability program. ...She was most recently at ORSO as their business development manager. Her passions are helping and watching people grow in their roles, supporting local producers and is currently obsessed with trying to figure out how we can make hospitality a more sustainable industry. She loves a martini, can’t stand a Negroni and is a mad keen All Blacks fan, which is clearly where she gets her talents for illegal armbars and ill-disciplined scrummaging (just make sure she never has to kick you out of the venue). She loves cats, she has two named Charles and Eddie, who are named after the 1992 pop classic ‘Would I Lie To You’. Obviously. The photos above highlight the various stages of her cat excitement. Stage 1: Kate sees a cat. Stage 2: The cat sees Kate. Stage 3: The cat is now walking towards Kate. Cue happiness and unbridled joy. We’re so thrilled that Kate has joined our team. She wasn’t even supposed to start until this week but she stepped up when we needed her, with restrictions starting again, she started the job a week early to help the team navigate the situation. With such a superstar kiwi boss lady in charge, we should start calling her Jacinda! Chewy is heading over to Adelaide Hills Distillery to head up their whisky program (which is something that he has always been passionate about). In the meantime, he will be doing some work with Lot 100 running their tours and driving their creative offering. We hope he smashes it out of the park up there and want to thank him for everything he did at Never Never during his time here. @meaghan_coles_photography See more

15.01.2022 Hospo of Adelaide! To celebrate the launch of the 2021 Ginache, you’re invited to a Ginache and Pizza Party! Join us and the team at 1000 Island for a night of amazing Ginache cocktails, cracking pizza and some epic tunes. ... And in the true spirit of Ginache, (see what we did there) be sure to wear pink to be in the running for some prizes on the night! The Deets When: Monday 21st June, 8pm til late. Where: 1000 Island, 15 Solomon Street, Adelaide Details: Drink On Arrival, Pizzas From Open (first in best dressed), Ginache Cocktail Menu, Drinks Specials, DJ, Dress Code: Pink.

14.01.2022 Over the last few months we’ve loved seeing the incredible response to our Step Into The Never Never Cocktail Competition! Working with the adage, ‘Less is More,’ the competition challenged bartenders to create great drinks with fewer ingredients - as long as it had our Triple Juniper Gin. We started our little brand by treading the footpaths of Australia’s cities and calling into our favourite venues with a bottle of Triple Juniper in hand. Never Never began in the bar...s and we’ll continue to play our role in advocating the industry and promoting the next generation of Australian bartenders. But the time has come to announce the winners! Needless to say, all the entrants made our decision incredibly tough. The quality of entrants really highlighted the amazing hospitality industry we have in Australia and why it’s so important for everyone to support your local where you can. We had over 50 entries from venues across Australia and trust us, they all nailed the brief to make us thirsty. But there can only be so many winners, so we’re proud to announce the finalists from each state.. South Australia - Grace Rawlins, Memphis Slim's House of Blues Victoria - Reuben Beasley Palmer, Juliet Melbourne New South Wales Csigó Krisztian, Grain Bar Queensland Martin McConnel, Death & Taxes Brisbane Western Australia Lauren Kraft, Alfred's Pizzeria. Small Bar Other States/Territories Dakota Bondareff, CHOW We’d also like to give a shout out to people who excelled in a particular aspect of their entry. Don’t worry, you’ll be taking home some gin prizes as well. Best Name Natalie Ng from Door Knock. for Plumela Anderson Best Menu CHOW Darwin Best Original Ingredient Tallis Heggart from Memphis Slim's House of Blues for Watermelon Seed Orgeat Best Social Media Presence Tash Capol from Mr. Wong Best Photo Jade Kung, Magill Estate Restaurant Finally, as a thank you, everyone who entered will take home a bottle of Triple Juniper to add to their home collection. Bear with us as we make contact over the next few weeks. Congratulations again to the winners and big thanks to all the amazing venues who entered. See more

14.01.2022 Missed out on the presale for Ginache? Don’t stress. You can still pick up a bottle through our website, but it's probably best if you sign up to our mailing list so you don’t miss out again. By joining our mailing list you’ll gain access to exclusive early pre-sales for new products and limited edition releases, like our 2021 release of Ginache.... Just quietly, all first time purchases for subscribers receive 10% off the order total Subscribe today using the linktree. See more

13.01.2022 Premiering 12.12.20. In addition to our recently announced collaboration with local artist Billie Justice Thomson we wanted to take the opportunity to share Billie's story and the process behind her incredible works. 'Billie' is a short film produced by local content creator Dre Kleinig in collaboration with Never Never Distilling Co.... Stay tuned for more announcements to come.

13.01.2022 We’re spoiled for choice in South Australia with so many amazing distilleries. That’s why our friends at SASPA have created the SA Distillery trail. Gin City or the Gin State - whatever you want to call it, South Australia definitely punches above its weight when it comes to producing some of the world’s best spirits. Distilleries across South Australia have come together to create a rich, meandering experience for tourists and local visitors alike. Whether you visit on...e distillery or make a day of it, throughout our regions, mention you’re on the SA Distillery Trail to enjoy special discounts, unique experiences and personalised insights! Mention you're on the distillery trail at our McLaren Vale brand home and you’ll receive a free Fancy Fruit Cup tasting on weekdays! Visit the South Australian Spirits Producers Association website today to find out more. Link in Linktree. See more

13.01.2022 It’s been a big month for us at Never Never and the craziness continues because the votes are in for the 2021 Sip Awards and the public has spoken. As a competition that highlights what consumers think about spirit brands, rather than the spirit elite, it’s essentially the People’s Choice Awards for what we do. We’re thrilled to announce that our signature Triple Juniper Gin and Dark Series Med Gin have both been awarded Platinum! ... Meaning that we’re two of only five other Australian Gins to be awarded Platinum Status. It’s particularly exciting for our limited release Med Gin which is quickly becoming a fan favourite of those who have the opportunity to taste it. The texture is like nothing else; a rich and decadent mouthfeel can be attributed to almond, citrus and olive oils that combine to create a luscious palate. The gin is balanced by a wave of mouthwatering saline from the olive brine and the considered inclusion of locally grown thyme, bay leaf and basil - and now I’m thirsty just writing this. Also worth mentioning our Southern Strength was awarded Gold and in the Navy Strength Category, our Juniper Freak was awarded Silver. We’re extremely proud to produce Australia's Most Highly Awarded Gins and wouldn’t be here without the amazing support we have received from you - all our fearless spirits! If you want to pick up a bottle or two from our award winning range, head to your local bottle-o and support us on shelf. Or head to our website to purchase our Dark Series Med Gin. Never Never 2021 Sip Awards Triple Juniper Gin | Platinum Dark Series Med Gin | Platinum Southern Strength | Gold Juniper Freak | Silver See more

11.01.2022 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.. Who's planning their gifting season a little bit early? Introducing two new Never Never experiences available for pre sale tomorrow. ... Stay tuned. See more

10.01.2022 *GIVEAWAY ALERT* If you’re going to do a giveaway you might as well do it right, right? That’s why we’re offering one lucky winner six bottles of our limited release 2021 Ginache. Yep, you heard that right - six bottles! That’s six bottles to share with friends and family or six bottles to get you through the year until we release our 2022 Ginache. ... How do you win? It’s pretty simple. To ENTER: Be subscribed to our mailing list. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook. Tag someone you’ll share a Ginache and Tonic with. T&Cs: The winners will be contacted by @neverneverdistillingco account only. Competition ends 5:00pm Sunday 20th June. 1 entry per person. All entrants must be over 18+. Competition is in no way affiliated or sponsored by Facebook or Instagram.

09.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE With the recent changes to venue restrictions in SA thanks to the ol' COVID chestnut, we've made some slight adjustments to operations at our distillery door. Fortunately, we prepared for such a situation and with your support and diligence we can continue to trade as the SA Gov gets everything under control. ... Our evening Friday Twilight trade will now be by booking only - you can do this through our website in the normal way. This week we have LizBiz Entertainment pumping out the live music with food from @cucinastrada. To make the next few weeks as easy and safe as possible, we'd ask that you checkout and abide by the below updates. Hopefully if we all do the right thing we should be back to normal sooner rather than later! 1. Service will be seated only, including outside. This will limit our capacity slightly and mean that picnic rugs or standing drinks won't be possible. Luckily, we have a MASSIVE lawn, so we’ll be spacing out tables with at least 5m separation. 2. Please wait to be seated, this way we can ensure that tables have been thoroughly cleaned and sanitised before you sit down. 3. Guests must adhere to 1.5m separation between groups. You can’t join other tables or move chairs. 4. You must sanitise your hands upon entry. If you don’t or you present symptoms, we may refuse entry. You also must sign in using our QR code contact tracing upon entry. 5. We are largely an open-air venue, with vast lawns, however our service points are internal. This significantly slows service so please be patient. Our amazing team will be doing their best to keep the drinks pouring! 6. Menus have been removed from the venue for obvious hygiene purposes. You can find our full menu posted on our Facebook page, website or use the QR code menu found at the bar. 7. Given the limit on people inside, if you;'re interested in a bottle purchase we will have staff roaming to help you with this at your table. 8. Please enter the site using the main concrete walkway on the rear side of the building (not the front lawn), where a host will greet you. See more

09.01.2022 So this is something that we've been massively excited to share for a while now. A number of months ago we approached the incredibly talented, local artist @billiejusticethomson to commission a pair of illustrations; our Triple Juniper Gin and its signature serve Gin & Tonic. When we first spotted Billie's bright and energetic interpretations of iconic drinks like the Negroni, Bloody Mary and a bottle of Dom - we knew we'd get along just fine.... Fortunately for us she already knew of Never Never and our gin! Billie bought a bottle of Southern Strength for her husband last year for Father's Day (great taste). Many of you would have come across Billie's work before. In August Billie's 'Flavour Memories' exhibition at the @SALAFestival was met with resounding positivity from the public. With her art described as an unapologetically nostalgic look back at the food & memories of an Australian life. Billie's work reflects her obsession with the kitsch, nostalgia and iconic food imagery. Like some of us at Never Never, you might have walked into a friend's kitchen and seen her incredible BIG magnets proudly displayed on the old Fisher & Paykel. Featuring everything from Chomp Bars to Champagne flutes. Either way, Billie is to us one of the country's most exciting artists and we feel extremely fortunate to have been able to work with her. Check out her IG page or website and you won't be disappointed. We have more to announce on this over the next few days - and just quietly, we think you're going to love it as much as we do.. See more

09.01.2022 FREE SHIPPING >> Use the code POOLROOM at checkout. We're absolutely pumped to announce that we have taken out the big one at the recent Australian Distilled Spirits Awards. The ADSA are held by the Royal Agriculture Society of Victoria and are very highly regarded within the Australian Spirits industry. We were judged CHAMPION across two different categories, which is a huge result for us and we're again very humbled to have even been in the mix. ... There was a total of 328 entries in JUST the gin category and our Southern Strength Gin was judged Champion Gin, a huge achievement for our middle child. Our Stockholm Syndrome Australian Aquavit was also judged Champion Alternate Spirit. Massive congrats to the team and of course PS40 who we collaborated with to create the spirit. These results also meant that we won the overall trophy for Champion Australian Distiller, an amazing achievement for our small brand. Massive thanks to the judges and all who entered. 2020 has been quite the wild ride (so far, there's still a month left) and while there's still a lot of unknowns going forward, we feel like we're definitely on the right track. Stay tuned for photos of Tim Boast drinking a Southern Strength martini out of the trophy, once we let him unwrap it. To celebrate were doing free shipping on everything in store so why not grab a bottle of award winning gin for Christmas? Just use the code POOLROOM at the checkout. See more

09.01.2022 Happy World Gin Day! We’re celebrating with our friends at @fevertreemixers who have launched their Malaria No More initiative, aimed at raising global awareness of this incredibly necessary cause. Malaria is one of oldest and deadliest diseases, devastating families, communities, and countries. Yet we have the tools to end malaria in a generation. Want to be part of the solution? Fever Tree are donating $10 for EVERY SHARE of this post. Together we can make a diff...erence while celebrating World Gin Day - and that’s something we can all drink to. But did you know the history of the G&T? Indigenous peoples in South America had long understood that the bark of the native Cinchona tree could combat fevers. Cinchona being one of the key ingredients in tonic water. This knowledge was passed to the Spanish during colonisation in the 17th century. The miracle cure travelled back to Europe and became known variously as ‘Countess’s powder’, ‘Jesuit’s powder’ or just the ‘fever tree’ (sound familiar?!). Gin rations had long been given to officers in the British armed forces - half a pint a day in fact! So it’s not surprising that some bright spark thought to mix it with their malaria medicine. Turns out, the juniper in the gin and the bittersweet quinine tonic were a match made in heaven! Pop in a lime to combat scurvy and some ice, and you have the most delicious medicine known to humankind. Can you still get away with saying your afternoon G&T is medicinal? Probably not, given that the amount of quinine in modern tonics is so low that you’d have to drink roughly 67 liters a day to prevent malaria. However, the refreshment is still second to none, and that’s reason enough for us to pair a healthy measure of Never Never gin with a good quality tonic and sit back and dream of the tropics. Meaghan Coles Photography See more

08.01.2022 World Gin Day, aka the best day of the year, is this Saturday! To celebrate, we’re opening the doors of our distillery for a free interactive online masterclass, hosted by our Co-Founder and Brand Director, Sean Baxter. Streamed on Instagram Live we’ll be giving away a bottle of gin every 5 minutes! Just get involved in the live chat, answer questions, tell us your favourite cocktails to be in for a chance. Join us this Saturday from 3:30pm as Sean takes you through... how to create delicious cocktails using our Triple Juniper and Ginache, and reveals the winners of our Step Into The Never Never Competition. With the beautiful winter weather settling in to Mclaren Vale, our Ginache on the rocks is the perfect way to keep warm as you look over the incredible Vale views. RULES OF ENTRY: You must be 18+ to enter (obvs), all you need to do is join us on Instagram Live from 3:30pm onwards on Saturday 12th June. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram or Facebook. See more

07.01.2022 Introducing TWO brand new gift packs, just in time for a hot Australian Christmas. For the first time ever our award-winning core range is now available in 2...00ml miniatures, collectively in the one sampling kit. PRE-SALE now live on our website (links in bio) with all orders to be shipped on December 5th. Don't worry, we'll make sure that they arrive in time to sneak under the tree. Never Never ‘Gin Discovery’ Gift Pack. Our Never Never Gin Discovery Pack features our Triple Juniper, Southern Strength and Juniper Freak Gin and is a journey through juniper and our philosophy of flavour. The pack also contains a G&T tasting flight mat that shows you how to build the perfect Gin & Tonics as well tasting notes so you can impress your friends and family (all you need is your favourite tonic water). Click the link for our online store >>> https://neverneverdistilling.com.au//never-never-discovery Never Never 'Perfect Serve' Gift Pack. Our Never Never Perfect Serve Pack Features our 200mL bottles of award-winning Triple Juniper & Southern Strength Gin. We've partnered with Fever Tree to give you everything needed to make the perfect serve for any occasion. The Triple Juniper G&T uses Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic to create one the best gin and tonic serves in the country. Our Southern Strength is paired with Fever Tree Ginger Beer for a mouth-watering, Summer refresher. Click the link for our online store >>> https://neverneverdistilling.com.au//never-never-perfect-s The perfect serve. The perfect gift. The perfect way to spend an afternoon in the sun. meaghan_coles_photography

07.01.2022 Our new Dark Series Med Gin uses Somerton Almonds from Taronga Almonds. Margaret and Mick Jones grow three different varieties of almonds on their four hectare property in Willunga. The trees are pollinated by their orchard bee hives in July and the almonds are harvested in February. We've also incorporated Lloyd Brothers Kalamata olives and the flavoursome brine they arrive in. They begin handpicking their Estate Kalamata olives in late May and continue through until e...arly July. After grading the olives and using a traditional pickling method in a low salt brine, the olives are hand packaged ensuring the fruit structure and sweetness is maintained throughout the entire process. Finally the thyme, lemon thyme, bay leaf and basil are all sourced from McMillan & Drew, a local grower. Who also supply the fresh herbs used in our distillery door cocktail menu. Subscribe to our mailing list today for exclusive access to our pre-sale. Sign up here: https://neverneverdistilling.com.au/pages/sign-up @meaghan_coles_photography

06.01.2022 UPDATE >>> Well lucky for us, that was briefer than we expected. We will be up and going again tomorrow, Sunday 22nd of November with all the current restrictions in place. Bookings for Sunday are now live on our website so get cracking. You're all familiar with the drill now; no standing up drinking, table service only, appropriate spacing, wash your hands like a responsible human etc. Bookings are essential & seatings are capped at 90 minutes - you’ve gotta stay se...ated during except for when you’re ordering pinsa from @cucinastrada Unfortunately, due to these restrictions and venue seating capacities, you also can't duck across and visit the legends at @chalkhillwines under the same booking. We are currently in the process of contacting all previous bookings to ensure they are refunded or given another opportunity to visit us. If this is you we will be in touch shortly. Our expansive lawns will still be used while the weather is nice however the lawn bar will be out of action as it is all table service. Hope to see you soon (from 1.5 meters away). See more

01.01.2022 5 times more, 10 times more. 100 times more! (but more like, 10 times more) This year’s Ginache release is bigger and better than ever! Albeit maybe not as big as our Head Distiller Tim thinks.. It’s only been a week since Ginache 2021 officially launched and the response has been absolutely incredible. We’re so proud of it’s amazing flavour and how it represents McLaren Vale Grenache and the 2021 vintage conditions. ... We have to give a shout out to the amazing McLaren Vale community, especially our friends at @hitherandyon and @dogridge_wines, who supplied us with this year’s Grenache grapes. We couldn’t have expanded the Ginache product without them and absolutely recommend giving them a visit next time you’re down our way. Hear Tim, our head distiller and one of our co-founders, talk you through more of the story of how this year's release came about! See more