Zonzo Estate have added Cicchio pre-mixed pistachio spritz to its growing range. The idea to feature pistachios in RTD form was inspired by Estate Director Rod Micallef’s daughter, who is a big fan of pistachios. “One night, when I was busy making limoncello, I had the idea to try it and see what it would turn out like,” says Micallef. A secret pistachio spirit is blended with Zonzo’s own sparkling wine to create the easy to-drink summer option. Cicchio is priced at $28 a bottle and is available from Zonzo Estate, Dan Murphy’s, and independent retailers.
Brookie’s is planting one rainforest tree for every bottle sold of its new Byron Rainforest gin. The gin is distilled with botanicals including quandong, native raspberry, native river mint, and rosella as well as salt water. The gin’s recipe was a collaborative effort from Eddie Brook (Brookie’s) along with bartenders Andie Bulley (The Waratah); Ben McCarthy (High Jinks); Greg Hookey (Captain Melville); Hamish Mcshane (Moonlight); and Rumtin Nouzat (Fineprintco Art Bar) and was part of the Regineration Cocktail Competition. Available from Cape Byron Distillery for $82.99.
Australian Beer Co. have added a new mid-strength beer to its range. Son of a Nun showcases crisp, tropical fruit aromas as well as a herbaceous but mild bitterness on the palate. The beer is ideal for those who are keeping their alcohol intake low, with each 375ml can sitting at 3 per cent ABV. Available from independent liquor stores for $62.99 (30 cans).
Melbourne distillery Brunswick Aces joined forces with The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins to launch a collaboration gin. The Maître D’ is available in both alcoholic ($85) and non-alcoholic ($60) versions and is an homage to the service professionals who worked at the hotel’s Rainbow Room during the 1950s. The juniper-heavy, London style dry gin features notes of citrus, coriander, green cardamon, cassia bark, and cloves.
Gage Roads Brew Co’s pale ale Little Dove New World is back after the beer was put on the backburner. “Sometimes, you need to say goodbye to the things you love but that doesn’t mean they’re gone forever,” says Brewer Aaron Heary. “We all love a comeback and Gage fans have been shouting for it, so we listened.” The beer has tropical aromas of guava and stone fruit alongside sweet malt notes and a hint of bitterness. Little Dove is available on-tap and in 500ml cans ($8.50 each) from Gage Roads Brew Co.
