DART DISTILLING
A full circle of booze brings us to this point. Challenging the dichotomy of precision and experimentation.
In September 2021, we installed a 1250L pot still into our Footscray brewery and began the arduous task of recipe development and refinement. Our small-batch spirits are made using only the best ingredients, and we were able to draw from ideologies/methodologies of both winemaking and brewing—alongside inspiration from the people we encountered on the way—to ensure high quality at every stage, from distillation right through to bottling.
As with our entire portfolio, we are constantly striving to perfect our recipes and deliver unique, experimental products.
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Table Gin | 42% ABV
Floral, complex, juniper. In the style of London Dry. Bold, assured, modern and versatile. Classic profile, juniper forward. Aromatic burst. Weightless finish, pepperberry developing late. Smooth, light heat.
Juniper | Lemon | Cascara berry | Pepperberry | Thyme | Angelica root | Toasted wattleseed | Coriander seed
AVAILABLE: 6 x 750mL
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Boat Gin | 57% ABV
Navy strength, in the style of London Dry. Crisp juniper. Dense with predominance of licorice root and coriander seed. Thick, creamy and viscous mouthfeel. Smooth with a well-rounded, long citrus finish.
Juniper | Sandalwood | Cascara berry | Ruby grapefruit | Licorice root | Coriander seed | Ginger
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TABLE GIN COCKTAIL | SNOWSTORM
This tropical slammer derives its foundation from the immortal White Negroni.
20mL Table Gin | 20mL Cocchi Americano/Lillet | 20mL Suze | 20mL pineapple juice | 15mL lemon juice | 15mL honey
Combine all ingredients over ice in shaker. Rotate slowly until thoroughly chilled, then shake vigorously until aerated and ice cold. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a dash of bitters.
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TABLE GIN COCKTAIL | PASSIONFLOWER
This easy-to-follow shake-up draws inspiration in its balance from the iconic Weis Mango Bar.
50mL Table Gin | 30mL Boiron passionfruit puree | 20mL simple syrup | 15mL cream | Ground sumac
Combine all wet ingredients over ice in shaker. Rotate slowly until thoroughly chilled, then shake vigorously until aerated and ice cold. Strain into a chilled (ideally frozen) coupette. Add a pinch of ground sumac to the top and serve promptly.
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BOAT GIN COCKTAIL | PRESS
This easy-to-enjoy Frankenstein uses some time tested foundation and makes a healthy pour of a high proof spirit the star.
40mL Boat Gin | 30mL lime juice | 15mL Cointreau | 15mL simple syrup | Small handful of mint
Combine all ingredients in a chilled highball glass and gently muddle all elements. Allow to rest for ten seconds or so for the flavours to combine and agitation to settle to the bottom of the glass. Fill glass with ice, stir gently to chill and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
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BOAT GIN COCKTAIL | FAIRWEATHER
The lesser known, but just as fun, gin-based counterpart to a Dark n’ Stormy.
30mL Boat Gin | 30mL Blanc vermouth | 20mL sweetened ginger juice | 15mL lime juice | Soda
Combine all ingredients (except soda) in shaker with one cube of ice and ‘whip’ until chilled and well aerated. Pour contents into a chilled highball glass over fresh ice. Add a splash of soda to your cocktail tin, and then top your cocktail with that soda. Garnish with a wedge of lime and/or crystallised ginger.
