After last year’s successful Sydney debut, the epic gin festival Junipalooza is returning this winter, and yes, our tonic and lemons are out and ready. Held in London, Melbourne and Sydney, Junipalooza is a celebration of all things gin – and here at home, it’s going down at Carriageworks on August 26- 27. Expect an all-killer-no-filler line-up of more than 50 distillers on deck offering craft gins from all around the world, including 19 new producers.
Gin lovers will have their thirst quenched with gins of every conceivable variety, from big, bold and punchy tipples to delicate and complex pink and spiced varieties, bursting with botanicals. The heavyweights of Australia's booming gin industry will be in attendance, but there will also be many smaller artisan brands, too.
And the best bit is that all the distillers and owners will be there in person – so it’s an excellent way to see first-hand the passion and expertise that goes into a really top-shelf bottle of boutique gin. All the gins on offer will be available for sale from the on-site shop, so you can take home all your old standbys and newfound faves.
But how will you know which to purchase? By trying them, of course. Your ticket includes a tasting glass where you can sample more than 100 gins, either neat or with tonic.
Tickets for Junipalooza start at $50 for a single day ticket, with two sessions on the Saturday (11am-3pm and 4-8pm) and a single session on Sunday (11am-4pm). This one is sure to sell out, so don’t delay.