Happenstance Gin owners Mei Lin Ford and Tim Gilchrist have launched a bourgeoning distillery from an old mechanics workshop at Thebarton in Adelaide.

This makes it one of the older gins on the continent.

It starts with juniper and then fresh lemon is added, plus fresh lime, liquorice, angelica root, native pepperberry and a touch of cinnamon.

Gin distillery in Thebarton, South Australia Happenstance Distillery is in Thebarton on the western edge of Adelaide.

The West Thebarton distillery’s Southern Strength gin was judged the world’s best at World Gin Awards in London. Ounce Gin Signature is produced by Imperial Measures Distilling, crafted from carefully selected botanicals highlighted by orange, vanilla and cardamom invigorating a traditional base of juniper and coriander to yield a characterful dry gin. The studio also offers small group mat classes limited to 6 people. Never Never Distilling Co. is the story of us, the creative passions of three boys, focused on creating Australia’s most exciting and innovative spirit brand.

The gin is made with a number of botanicals. A fully equipped boutique Pilates studio by the river offering private, semi private and group equipment classes.

Milne & Co. were a wine and spirits merchant founded in Adelaide in 1846.

Its founders, Mei Lin Ford and Tim Gilchrist, have dubbed this little corner of Thebarton “Gin Alley”. Fountain of Youth, Champion Gin to Thebarton’s Imperial Measures Distilling for Ounce Gin Bold, and Adelaide Hills Distillery taking home Champion Brandy for Apple Brandy. It’s now home to Happenstance Distillery. Distillery in Adelaide, South Australia. There are some great pubs nearby and a gin distillery just around the corner.

Two friends, a dozen botanicals, one handmade copper still and an infinite passion for gin.

Based on the signature gin, this limited release, topped with tantalising Tasmanian pepperberries. It is the culmination of our separate journeys, three paths walked that have managed to intertwine here in the outer suburbs of Adelaide. It is just a 10-15 minute walk to the tram, which is free into the city, and buses are a short walk away on South Road. A modern classic; an experience that goes a little bit deeper, tasting noticeably richer. They became friends after a chance meeting at dinner with Gilchrist’s sister-in-law. Thebarton produced a range of dark and white spirits for Milne & Co. brands using columns and a large 10,000 litre pot still. ACT Underground Spirits - Kambah Canberra Distillery - Braddon NEW SOUTH WALES ALTD Spirits - SydneyAntipodes Gin Co - Hunter Valley Baker Williams Distillery - MudgeeBlack Gate Distillery - Mendooran Buffalo Creek Distillery - Boronia ParkCape Byron Dist

Never Never Distillery founders Sean Baxter, Tim Boast and George Georgiadis. They successfully produced gin, brandy, wine and whisky, and in 1898 acquired Thebarton Distilling Company. This historic area, where Kaurna people once gathered on the banks of the River Torrens, was named and surveyed by Colonel William Light and today hosts a colourful mix of residents and industries, including a healthy number of distilleries and breweries. 49 talking about this. OVERVIEW We make our way to Thebarton (near the city) where we will meet up for a leisurely tour at the Imperial Measures distillery where they make Ounce Gin and Ruby Bitters. The exquisite drop made from a blend of angelica root, coriander seed and lemon was …