Junipalooza Melbourne
What’s Junipalooza you ask? Let’s break it down:
Juni: An abbreviation of Gin’s signature botanical, Juniper.
Palooza: Noun, a party, celebration or festival.
Junipalooza Melbourne is back in October, following a rip roaring debut at the Meat Market in 2016. The annual gin festival will have more distillers, more masterclasses and more gins than last year’s sell-out event.
Junipalooza is very much one of a kind; not only are all of the makers behind each gin there to talk you through their products in person, but every single gin is free to sample and comes with the option to try neat and with tonic.
The festival presents you with the unique opportunity to meet forty distillers; those who’ve shaken off the shackles of corporate life to do their own thing. They’re inspiring, driven people who are only too keen to share their adventures with you over an ice cold G&T. What’s more, there are masterclasses to attend, a bar to hit up and a never-before-seen, world first undertaking that is just a bit too brilliant for us to tell you about quite yet…
You’ll have the opportunity to buy directly from brands, to hear their stories and to become a part of them. There will also be a shop stocking all of the gins on site, so if you don’t want to carry bottles around all day you can hand your tasting notes over to our helpers at the end of the session and pick up an armful.
The main attraction at Junipalooza Melbourne in 2017 will be Australia’s first LIVE distillation using Four Pillar’s experimental still, Eileen. This is a first and is free of charge for everyone to see and will demonstrate exactly how gin is made!
Junipalooza is THE Melbourne event as far as gin fans are concerned, offering obsessives the chance to try something entirely different and newbies the chance to fall in love with the most creative of spirits. The festival is $50 per person, but we’ve set aside a limited number of early bird tickets for $35.
If that wasn’t enough to seal the deal on an amazing gin day out, a Bad Frankie bar will be present serving up some delicious gin cocktails. We’ll also have Burn City Smoker and Maker & Monger serving up food as well as The Brûlée Cart and 196 Degrees Below for some desserts. Water will also be served throughout by Daylesford & Hepburn Springs.
What is it?
A Celebration of GIN! Junipalooza is a unique opportunity to taste gins from distilleries based all around the world, as well as the very best Australian producers.
What's Included?
The price of admission includes samples from all of the distillers taking part. Please drink responsibly though, there's plenty of Ginsmiths to visit so pace yourself in order to to talk to them all.
When is it?
Junipalooza Melbourne takes place on the SATURDAY 21st OCTOBER 11:00-15:00 & 16:00-20:00
& SUNDAY 22nd OCTOBER 12:00-18:00
Tickets
Programme
Come on in and Meet the Makers
Junipalooza opens its doors for the 1st session! Corks come out of bottles and glasses are at the ready. It’s time to meet the faces behind some incredible gins, learn more about (and sample!) how they make their tasty gins.
There is also a free water stand inside so you can pace yourself, as well as a opportunity to try entire ranges of mixers and soft drinks.
Panel discussion with some of the International adendee's
In a quick 20 minute discussion, you will be introduced to some of the amazing makers who have flown in to showcase their gins.
With insight, anecdotes and samples - it's a one stop shop to get to know more about what life is like behind the scenes!
And we're over for this session...
Junipalooza comes to an end. Time to leave and continue on celebrating all things gin in one of Melbourne’s amazing cocktail bars…
Please note that service stops 10 mins before the end of the session and that it will not be possible to take any cocktails out with, as you leave the venue.
Come on in and Meet the Makers
Junipalooza opens its doors for the 2nd session! Corks come out of bottles and glasses are at the ready. It’s time to meet the faces behind some incredible gins, learn more about (and sample!) how they make their tasty gins.
There is also a free water stand inside so you can pace yourself, as well as a opportunity to try entire ranges of mixers and soft drinks.
Panel discussion with some of the International adendee's
In a quick 20 minute discussion, you will be introduced to some of the amazing makers who have flown in to showcase their gins.
With insight, anecdotes and samples - it's a one stop shop to get to know more about what life is like behind the scenes!
And we're over for this session and the 1st day...
Junipalooza comes to an end. Time to leave and continue on celebrating all things gin in one of Melbourne’s amazing cocktail bars…
Please note that service stops 10 mins before the end of the session and that it will not be possible to take any cocktails out with, as you leave the venue.
Come on in and Meet the Makers
Junipalooza opens its doors, corks come out of bottles and glasses are at the ready. It’s time to meet the faces behind some incredible gins, learn more about (and sample!) how they make their tasty gins.
There is also a free water stand inside so you can pace yourself, as well as a opportunity to try Capi's range of mixers and soft drinks.
A global guide to the Gin Craze
Gin has been enjoying a global renaissance since 2010, but what does this look like in numbers from a global perspective? How do drinking trends differ in Australia compared to other countries? Where did it all start, who’s been at the forefront and what’s the next frontier?
This fast paced, fact driven masterclass discusses how and why gin has become the darling of the spirits world, discussing a few key trends happening today and the role they have played along the way.
Pannel Discussion on What Lies Ahead
Bringing together the best and brightest minds involved with Australian Ginsmithery, we ponder the future for gin Down Under.
What trends are coming to fruition?
Should it be considered as a sub-category?
At what point will it reach saturation as a market and how big can gin become?
What are the signs that gin has jumped the shark and how is that avoided?
What do the international horizons look like for gin makers based around the country?
Will Australian Gin have an advantage as the Asian market develops?
What are the challenges that Australian gins face abroad?
Thriving in the the international market is one of the biggest challenges Australian makers face. The opportunity is huge, so too are the difficulties.
Who is succeeding at the moment, what are they doing and who is on the cusp?
Where are the opportunities and what's the perception of Australian gin abroad?
20 mins, dozens of questions and an insightful panel to answer and inform...
Thank you & Goodbye
Junipalooza comes to an end. Time to leave and continue on celebrating all things gin in one of Melbourne’s amazing cocktail bars…
Please note that service stops 10 mins before the end of the session and that it will not be possible to take any cocktails out with, as you leave the venue.
BAD FRANKIE TAKE OVER!
Having established their name within both the Melbourne cocktail scene and wider drinks industry, Bad Frankie have shown time and again that "small-batch", “boutique" and "hand-made" doesn’t always mean pretentious and unapproachable.
Named after the infamous Governor of Van Diemen’s Land, John Franklin, who outlawed small pot stills in the early 19th century - Bad Frankie specialises in showcasing a range of Australian spirits from across the country. With their faultless knowledge of Australian craft gin and easy going style - they were always going to be the perfect fit for Juniplaooza.
"Bad Frankie isn’t just a good cocktail bar, it’s a clever cocktail bar aiming to showcase local spirits you never would have heard of, the way they were meant to be enjoyed.” Time Out
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How do Masterclasses work?
Hosted by either Gin Queen’s Caroline Childerly or Gin Foundry’s Olivier Ward (and often both together!) as well as joined by a range of different gin makers, masterclasses are free to attend and last around 20 minutes.
Places are are allocated on a come first served basis so you cannot reserve spaces in advance.
Buying Gin & The Junipalooza Bottle Shop
Each maker has the opportunity to sell their gins should they want to, although not all will have card readers. We advise those who think they might be interested in buying a bottle or two at the show, to come equipped with cash.
That said, there will also be a gin shop, stocking all the gins at the show and which matches the bottle price of each stand. The aim of the shop is not to take away from the makers themselves, merely, to offer a convenient one stop location with a guaranteed card facility for anyone who wants to to get all their gin in one go.
Press Passes
There are a limited amount of press passes allocated for both days.
Please contact olivier@ginfoundry.com for further details on how to register for one.
The Full Junipalooza line up
Australia: Four Pillars Gin (VIC), Melbourne Gin Company (VIC), Prohibition Gin (SA), 78 Degrees (SA), Kilderkin Distillery (VIC), Poor Toms (NSW), Poltergeist (TAS), McHenry (TAS), The Whiskery (VIC), Wild Brumby (NSW), Fossey’s (VIC), Archie Rose (NSW), Kangaroo Island Spirits (SA), Brookie’s Gin (NSW), Botanic Australis (QLD), Red Hen Gin (SA), Animus Distillery (VIC), Limeburners (WA), Bass & Flinders (VIC), Hippocampus Distillery (VIC), Artemis Gin (VIC), Manly Spirits (NSW), Old Youngs (WA), Patient Wolf (VIC)
New Zealand: Broken Heart Spirits, Dancing Sands Distillery, Rogue Society
International: Hernö Gin (Sweden), Pinkster (UK), Dodds (UK), Rockland (South Africa), Shortcross Gin (Ireland)
Who is the Gin Queen?
Hosting Junipalooza involves a lot of work behind the scenes, preparing masterclasses, selecting gin makers and inviting them to take part while also acting as quality control... When the idea in to host Juniplaooza in Melbourne first emerged, we knew we would need a partner to ensure the show was delivered to the same uber geek calibre as in London. Someone capable of navigating the gin scene, with an insider track on the best and most exciting ginsmiths, an eye for authenticity and someone who shared our values of placing guests first.
Gin Queen founder and editor, Caroline Childerley has all of this and more. Her website has grown out of a love for the juniper juice and the desire to share the gin love with everyone. In the process, Caroline has become an expert in the category and in particular, a leading figure in the Australian Gin scene.
For more about all things Gin Queen, visit: www.theginqueen.com
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5 Blackwood St, Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia
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