Episode 31 – Guardianship
Welcome to the Still Magic Podcast your one-click audio stop for all things gin. Be it gin making, gin producing, gin distilling, gin manufacturing, gin commercialising, gin tasting, gin, drinking gin, steeping, and everything else in between.
In today’s episode with my special guest Glenn McPhee – co-founder of the The Gin Boutique – we consider 3 more superb products.
One is a classic gin whose lineage predates several British powerhouse brands.
The other two gins are at ‘crossroads’: contemporary expressions but paying homage to traditional styles. In musical terms, this reminds me of a young guitarist named Eric Clapton, responding to a clarion call from legendary bluesman Robert Johnson.
Xoriguer Mahon @ 38% from Menorca, Spain
Triple Juniper @ 43% from The Never Never Distlling Co, South Australia
Affinity Gin @ 44% from Karu Distillery, New South Wales
Here’s what in store for today's episode
- 01:01 – Background story: Xoriguer Mahon Gin
- 05:00 – Background story: Triple Juniper Gin
- 08:52 – Background story: Affinity Gin
- 12:51 – Gins neat
- 21:59 – Gins with tonic
- 33:03 – Martinis
- 47:14 – Southsides
Each has contrasting delivery styles that clearly express their respective makers' intent. In short, delivering “delicious" in so many ways.
And the way they express this joy for life in these contemporary products, is proof positive that gin’s relevance and vibrancy is in good hands
Our heartfelt thanks go to Jana from Xoriguer Export, Sean Baxter from Never Never Distilling Co, and to Nick and Ally Ayres from Karu Distillery for your contributions to this episode of What Makes a Great Gin.
The best is yet to come so jump in, belt up and hang on.
Be bold. Enjoy yourself.
Let’s creative a new gin narrative.
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Host: Marcel Thompson @stillmagicway
Gin Boutique gin links here:
Xoriguer Mahon - Triple Juniper - Affinity Gin
Guest contributor: Glenn McPhee
Voiceovers: @antipodeanharpie
Editor: @alexiepigot.
Still Magic
Hosted by award winning gin distiller and educator Marcel Thompson, the Still Magic podcast provides insights concerning gin making, gin producing, gin distilling, gin manufacturing, gin commercialising, gin tasting, gin drinking gin steeping and everything else in between.
Each podcast episode brings gin's centuries-long history to life in a contemporary setting, season by season. This includes assessing an array of different gins in efforts to determine what makes a great gin.
Local and international distillers share their insights as well. You'll receive a rare glimpse into the energy, passion, and desire that manifests itself as wonderful products people enjoy worldwide.
Collective experiences from episode guests will show that the following principles are as applicable to a gin making journey as any other new, exciting, or challenging endeavour
- Simplicity is best;
- Less is more;
- Inexperience is no barrier to success.
Be bold. Enjoy yourselves. Let's create the next gin narrative...