Judith Kennedy AM

SYDNEY GIN PALOOZA

CELEBRATE AUSTRALIAN GIN

WHY?

Australia is kicking goals on the international stage taking down award after award at some of the world’s most prestigious competitions. Gin has become hugely popular amongst bartenders, dominating the cocktail sections of most cocktail menus.

Australia's appetite for gin is nothing short of insatiable right now. We've got bars, festivals and sold-out master classes all dedicated to mother's ruin, not to mention an explosion of local craft gin producers over the last few years.

"Australia is experiencing a gin boom led by small distilleries intent on creating a flavour profile distinct of their region and backed by drinkers open to exploring local spirits made with indigenous ingredients. Green ant gin, anyone?" wrote Max Allen in the AFR Magazine.

1. WHAT'S A PALOOZA? 

• A giant party where you can meet the makers of the gins entered into this year’s Australian Gin Awards competition.
• Taste shots or cocktails and chat to the ‘makers’. 
• Non-stop finger food will be circulated.
• A souvenir gin shot glass to keep
• Dates & Times: 

- Friday 8 March 2019: 5:30pm - 8:00pm

- Saturday 9 March 2019: 1:00pm - 3:30pm and 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Strictly an 18+ event and remember to drink responsibly please.

The venue is the fabulous harbourside Manjit’s at the King Street Wharf.

2. GIN MASTERCLASS - making my own gin with a gin master and create you own Gin cocktail

• Join a group of 20 gin lovers and take instruction from leading distillers during the 60-minute interactive masterclasses to enlighten, entertain and enhance your love of great Aussie Gin.
• You will be offered a range of botanicals to make your own gin plus mixers to make your very own cocktail.
• You will hear the tricks of the trade and make your own cocktail.
• You will be able to choose from 1 of 2 masterclasses.
• Dates & Times:  Saturday 9 March 2019: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (2 classes at the same time)

3. GIFT BOTTLES – Holy palooza – great idea.

• Pepperberry and Juniper Berry ‘funders’ will be able to choose a bottle (or 4) to take home. 
• These will be available on either Fri or Sat when you are leaving the Palooza.

4. AGA TROPHY DINNER - what’s special about the Trophy Dinner?

The fabulous Manjit’s Restaurant at the Wharf in Sydney plays host for 100 people. The Indian inspired meal matches perfectly to seven gins served with the multi courses. On arrival you will receive a gin cocktail made with the most highly awarded gin of the show – judged a month previously. The trophies will be announced and you will have the opportunity to mix with dozens of gin makers from around Australia. A unique fun night.

5. ABOUT US

Our reputation lies in 20 years of wine show and event management. OUR CEO Judith Kennedy AM founded and managed the Australian and New Zealand Boutique Wine Show, the Boutique Wine Label Design Awards and the Six Nations Wine Challenge. These successful shows have recently been passed on to new management which leaves us time and valuable experience on offer to Australia’s gin distillers.

We have recognised a small tsunami of gin production, evident throughout Australia, in many cases evolving from winery cellar doors. The stand-alone distillers and the winemakers alike are responding to a demand in the community for Australian made gin with our national botanicals offering exciting opportunities for creative blends. 

We are proud to be introducing the Australian Gin Awards and associated public events. 

Judith Kennedy AM

The funds raised will go a long way towards the launch of the SYDNEY GIN PALOOZA events. In particular the venue costs and most importantly marketing outlay needed to drive its success – this makes you an important part of the project.

Given our extensive history with wine and events management we are confident that the Sydney Gin Palooza will be a raging success.

There is a slight risk that the gin community in Australia may not jump on board however we have already started engaging with Gin Distillers, Gin Award Judges and relevant Associations to gauge their support and its a big thumbs up so far.

If we don't raise the minimum ask of $5,000 then there is a real risk that the Sydney Gin Palooza event will not take place but we are counting on you not to let this happen - so come one jump in and tell your friends about it as well. Getting in early guarantees you the best possible price prior to opening it up the public.