Summer may be long gone now, but there are plenty of cute events this autumn to keep us out and about on the town. One of those is the recently relaunched Autumn Gin Market in Collingwood, which will be hosted at the Craft and Co from Friday, April 12 to Saturday, April 13.
If you're a big fan of gin, you'll want to mark your calendar because this one-stop shop – Australia's original and longest-running gin market – will be brimming with the stuff. Some of the country's best distillers are bringing their bottles of local craft spirits to the party, and there'll be plenty of opportunities to meet the makers, indulge in tastings and stock up on your favourite drops. Food and drinks will also be available at the Craft and Co's bar and eatery.
The event itself will work a bit like speed dating for gin makers – all you need to do is take a seat and enjoy the presentations, as a rotation of distilleries make the rounds to show you their best tipples. You're then invited to mingle with fellow gin enthusiasts and visit the pop-up bottle shop where you'll discover exclusive specials and products unavailable anywhere else.
Here's a snapshot of the participating distilleries that will be on show:
West Winds
Naught
Tiny Bear
Gindu
Westernport Distillery
Great Ocean Road Gin
GinFinity
Artillery
The Craft & Co
Keen to join the fun? All you need to do is head to the website to book your session and purchase a ticket. It's only $30 a head and includes a seat at the table for free tastings, access to the bottle shop and a goodie bag! Note: this event is strictly for people aged 18 and over.
