By Rama Gaind.
The festive season is upon us and the search is on for souvenirs. Canberra’s most awarded spirits brand – Underground Spirits – makes the perfect gift for anyone wanting to take home the spirit of Canberra to celebrate the heart of Christmas.
According to the CEO of Underground Spirits Claudia Roughley, craft spirits are definitely in this year.
“Bottle shop shelves are stacked with gins and vodkas and there is plenty of choice,” Claudia said. “We know that if people buy from Underground Spirits they are not only getting an award-winning range of spirits, but a range that is hand-made in Canberra by our passionate friends and family distillery. It really is a little piece of the capital … the Spirit of Canberra.”
“Gin and tonics, the Negroni and the Espresso Martini are all proving popular summer drinks that can be made even better with Underground Spirits. And who’s not partial to a festive cocktail or two with friends and family during an Aussie Christmas season.”
Underground Spirits has won several major awards at home and internationally for their signature gin and vodka and have some very interesting styles on offer including the very festive looking red Shiraz and Pepperberry Gin.
Underground Spirits are big on connecting with like-minded Canberra producers and that’s resulted in some interesting partnerships and products. The Shiraz and Pepperberry Gin features Tasmanian Pepperberry that is allowed to dominate the blend before maturing in Shiraz oak barrels which are sourced from local Canberra region winemakers. The Underground Spirits’ vodka with cold brew coffee is made with Canberra’s specialist coffee house, Bellerophon Coffee.
“Our coffee vodka is proving popular for Christmas, as is our caramel vodka. And combining the two makes the perfect Underground Spirits Espresso Martini.”
“Bliss on a summery evening.”
New regional Victorian Marnong Estate accommodation
A new four-star winery, Marnong Estate, located on the fringe of Melbourne’s northern suburbs has released discounted opening rates for its luxury homestead accommodation starting from only $295.00 per night.
Complete with a winery, restaurant and an event space to host 250 guests overlooking the Macedon Ranges the special rates are only available until 31 December 2018.
Located only 15 minutes from Tullamarine Airport, guests can be one of the first to stay and experience Melbourne’s newest four-star estate with this incredible offer.
Marnong Estate is set to be a world-class tourism facility like no other in regional Australia and over time the estate will offer day spa, brewery and farmers market.
Located on 1,100 acres, Marnong Estate will offer size and scope that is not found in any other hospitality and leisure destinations in regional Victoria making it Melbourne’s one-stop resort destination for local, interstate and international visitors.
Sitting high on the hills, Marnong Estate offers stunning views overlooking the valley between Deep Creek through to Emu Creek and the surrounding Macedon ranges.
It is the perfect location for a relaxing getaway providing visitors with an unforgettable experience at Melbourne’s newest luxurious resort.
DETAILS BOX
Underground Spirits
Underground Spirits can be ordered online and delivered to anywhere in Australia. Last day for shipping online orders by Christmas and in time for New Year’s Eve is 17 December. The range is also available at select boutique liquor stockists and bars and hotels in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra and at BWS in the ACT.
Marnong Estate
The homestead accommodation is only $295.00 per night including continental breakfast (Sunday-Thursday) and $395.00 per night including breakfast (Friday- Saturday) available until 31 December 2018.