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31 August 2026
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23 & 24 March 2027
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22 April 2027
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Producer Profiles
ChiaroGin: A Family’s Journey to Share Authentic Italian Craftsmanship with the World
Inspired by Lake Moro and crafted in small batches, ChiaroGin combines Italian artisanal distillation, locally sourced botanicals and family passion to create an authentic premium gin
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Lume Gin: Bringing Clarity, Precision and Authentic Craft Back to Modern Gin
In a crowded gin category, Lume Distilling stands out through ultra-small-batch production, meticulous craftsmanship, and an award-winning focus on balance, clarity, and authenticity
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Kamui Whisky: How Japan’s Northernmost Distillery Is Redefining Terroir in Whisky
Kamui Whisky captures the volcanic terroir of Rishiri Island, crafting award-winning spirits shaped by maritime influence, pristine spring water and pioneering distillation
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Brokkestøylen: Bringing the Wild Nordic Landscape into the Glass
Brokkestøylen crafts small-batch Nordic spirits from wild-foraged botanicals, capturing the flavours, traditions and seasonal character of Norway’s Setesdal mountains
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Western Distillery: Tasmania’s Next Chapter in Craft Spirits Through Distillation Expertise
Founded by the team behind Tasmania’s leading still manufacturer, Western Distillery combines engineering expertise, regional identity, and award-worthy craftsmanship to create authentic premium spirits
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A gin shaped by ruin, restoration and the wild edge of West Cork
At a time when premium consumers are increasingly seeking provenance, craftsmanship, and authentic storytelling, Castle Freke Gin offers meticulous production, rare botanicals, and the restoration of a historic Irish estate
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Newfoundland Screech — Jamaica’s Rum, Newfoundland’s Ritual
A 75‑year regional icon, Newfoundland Screech blends Jamaican distillation with authentic provenance, civic pride and tourism rituals to remain commercially dominant and culturally essential
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Flora Dalmatica: Šibenik’s City‑in‑a‑Bottle Micro Distillery
Founded in 2024 between the Adriatic and Dalmatian karst, Croatia’s only Šibenik micro distillery crafts small‑batch spirits from hand‑harvested botanicals, validating a place‑driven craft built on copper stills and regional ingredients.
Producer Profiles
Nonno Turi — Where Volcanic Terroir Meets Contemporary Sicilian Craft
From an artisanal bakery to an award-winning spirits producer, Nonno Turi is bottling the essence of Sicily through innovation, family heritage, and volcanic character.