LIMONCELLO, BUT WITH LIME... AND A GIN Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery and Crafted Beer Festival proudly present their annual festival exclusive: Limecello Gin. Our citrus-forward take on the traditional Limoncello, this zesty gin is crafted with fresh lime peel, lime juice, native lemon myrtle, juniper, and a cheeky dose of Mr Kipling’s Lemon Bakewell Pie, distilled in for a light, pastry-like finish. Vibrant, smooth, and full of citrus charm, this limited release was made for the sunny, high-energy vibes of the Crafted Beer Festival. You’ll only find it via a limited online release, at the distillery or be able to try it at the festival so don’t miss your chance to sip this one-of-a-kind celebration of flavour, festival fun, and fine local craftsmanship.If it sold out last year before you could get your hands on it, this is your chance to secure a bottle before it's gone for another year. Bursting with citrus notes and a subtle sweetness, it's perfect for the energetic festival setting, making it a must-try for festival-goers. ABV: 37.5% Tasting Notes:Nose: Bright, zesty, sweet viscous, fresh, fragrant, and jammy citrus.  Palate: Creamy & jammy mouth coating citrus, followed by a zesty, verdant, citrusy aftertaste and a slightly piquant finishing on the roof of your palate and throat. A great take on a Limoncello but with a lime base and in a gin form. Limecello's flavour is elevated by lime peel, lime juice, native lemon myrtle, juniper, and even Mr Kipling's Lemon Bakewell Pie, distilled into the batch for a light pastry note. Ingredients: Lime Peel, Lime Juice, Lemon Myrtle, Juniper, Mr Kipplin Lemon Bakewell Pie, Citric Acid, Sugar Production: At Granddad Jack's, we strive for difference in flavour and a unique twist in the way we make spirits. For this release we not only used lime in the traditional sense but crafted a sprit that included a native lemon myrtle and even some lemon pie which was distilled into the batch for a light pastry note. We doubled down on the lime in our syrup for reducing this batch into a sensational Cello.  How to Enjoy: Best enjoyed over ice or topped with lemonade for a refreshing twist. Our Limecello shines brightest when you keep it simple and let the zesty lime do the talking. You can also shake up a Limecello Margarita or build a Mojito-style jug to share (if you’re feeling generous)! Sip, Shake and Share with Granddad Jack's Limecello Liqueur.

Our Apple Pie Moonshine is back after a 9-month Nanna nap in a rum-soaked barrel.   First dropped in 2019 and snatched up in a single weekend, this delicious little release caused more mischief than a midnight pie heist. We’ve brought it back one last time, with all the warm, buttery goodness you remember, but this time, it’s had a 9-month Nanna nap in a rum-soaked American oak barrel. So yeah... it’s older, wiser, and even smoother than our previous release. Crafted with our legendary homemade recipe of Royal Gala Apples, Cloudy Apple Juice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Brown Sugar and Shortbread Biscuits, our barrel-aged Apple Pie Moonshine is a nod to how it was done in the 1800s, ensuring every sip is a journey back to the heart of prohibition-era moonshining. Because why just eat apple pie when you can drink it? ABV: 35% Tasting Notes: Nose: Stewed apples, nutmeg, and cinnamon spicePalate: Sweet apple and shortbread pie, hints of warming cinnamon and nutmeg spice, with a lingering oak mouthfeelIngredients: Royal Gala Apples, Cloudy Apple Juice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Shortbread Biscuits and Brown Sugar. Serving Suggestion: Enjoy this unique blend on the rocks or with fresh, cloudy apple juice. Enjoy with a ginger ale, or pour over ice-cream for a boozy dessert to complement a serving of warm, apple pie.  Signature Cocktail: Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. You can also enjoy one of our signature cocktails at the Gold Coast tasting room, while stocks last.

INTRODUCING OUR JUNE RELEASE, APRICOT BRANDY! We took local Verdelho wine grapes from Witches Falls Winery and gave them the good ol’ foot stomp! The grapes were pressed, fermented into wine, and distilled into, what we now called, Foot Stomp Brandy. Then, after two years ageing in a 20L American Oak barrel from our very first bourbon run, we soaked the brandy with dried apricots and blended it with our house-made apricot nectar. The result? A rich, juicy Apricot Brandy Liqueur with sweet dried fruit on the nose, soft oak through the palate, and a smooth, lingering finish. But what even is brandy? It’s wine’s stronger, sexier cousin, distilled from fermented fruit and aged to perfection. Think warm hugs, soft spice, and fruity richness in every sip. We just made it better (and hazier) with a hit of apricot liqueur magic. This one’s for sipping over ice, with lemonade or straight from the bottle (we don’t judge, that’s the way Nicky drinks it). We hope you love this release as much as we loved making it. ABV: 25% Tasting Notes:Nose: Sweet dried fruits.... obviously apricots. Palate: Apricots, followed by slight hints of oak and a brandy base. Ingredients: Brandy, Dried Apricots, Sugar & Water. Signature Cocktail Recipes: Try the Golden Hour Punch or The 1914, our take on a Charlie Chaplain. 

Once a year, we craft something truly special in honour of the women in our life and it’s finally here, just in time for Mother’s Day. Introducing our seasonal Pink on Pink Gin: a soft, floral, and citrusy seasonal release, with a perfectly natural pink hue.  This year, we’ve added a fresh twist with strawberries being infused alongside Pink Lady Apples, Watermelon, Rhubarb, Pomegranate, Pink Grapefruit, and plenty of Juniper, creating our most vibrant and delicious batch yet. 🌸 Naturally pink, thanks to the brightest pomegranates 🌸 A sweet-tart balance perfect for a G&T or a pink cocktail 🌸 Designed, distilled, and bottled in-house by our family distillery With a slightly lower ABV of 37.5% for an even smoother sip, this year’s pink gin was made to make it easier to enjoy at home, with little effort or time needed to pour yourself, or your Mum a drink.  We hope you enjoy this release as much as we have loved making it.  ABV: 37.5% Tasting Notes: Nose: apple, watermelon, and sweet strawberry with finishing hints of juicy pomegranatePalate: First punch of dry juniper followed by the lingering mouth coating sweetness of strawberries, balanced with juicy watermelon and crisp apple notes and a hint of tartness from pomegranate seeds. Ingredients: Pink Lady Apples, Strawberries, Watermelon, Rhubarb, Pomegranate, Pink Grapefruit, and plenty of Juniper.  Serving Suggestion: Sip: Best enjoyed on ice with soda or lemonade, and a fresh slice of strawberry and grapefruit. Shake: Enjoy in our signature cocktail, the Strawberry Sour. Share: Mum-osa Jugs all round. Try our easy cocktail jug recipe jug perfect for any occasion.  You can enjoy one of our signature cocktails at the Gold Coast Tasting Room or make it at home with these recipes. 

Hazy Coconut Gin is the result of our passion for creating unforgettable experiences and making all our customers especially our biggest supporters feel like they’re at home. This Limited release was created by macerating juniper, coconut oil, coconut flakes, and lime peel in the still for 24 hours, creating a smooth, zesty base with a vibrant citrus boost. During distillation, we supercharged the gin basket with toasted coconut, adding a sweet nose and light caramelisation. To finish, we incorporated a reduction of coconut water, amplifying the coconut flavour and creating its signature hazy appearance. The result? A velvety, extra-smooth gin with creamy coconut, a touch of lime zest, and a dry hint of juniper. Perfect for all coconut loving cocktails or as an easy serve with Pineapple Juice, this unconventional gin delivers tropical vibes in every sip. So how did Hazy Coconut Gin come about? It’s actually the brainchild of one of our biggest fans! Mr Matt. A supporter from day one and an active part of our community on multiple fronts.  Luke was told one day that Matt’s big 40th Birthday was coming up and what a better way to show him some love than to create his dream gin. One special bottle was made, loved and never forgotten.  A couple of years later, after non-stop campaigning and endless persistence this regular face of the distillery somehow convinced Luke that this flavour needed to be brought back to life and here we are…Granddad Jack’s making dreams come true one bottle at a time.  We hope you enjoy this release as much as we have loved making it.  ABV: 40% Tasting Notes: Nose: Sweet toasted coconut aroma with a hint of zesty lime.Palate: Heavy sweet and toasted coconut notes with a hint of lingering zesty lime and cut through with dry juniper. Makes a perfect Summer gin. Ingredients: Juniper, Lime Peel, Toasted Shaved Coconut, Desiccated Coconut, Coconut water, Coconut Oil Serving Suggestion: Sip: Best enjoyed on ice with soda or lemonade, and a fresh slice of lime.Shake: Enjoy in our signature cocktail, the Coconut Lime Gin Fizz. Share: Pina Colada's all round. Try our blended cocktail recipe and make enough for the whole crew.  You can enjoy one of our signature cocktails at the Gold Coast Tasting Room or Newcastle Bar Experience this weekend, or make it at home with these recipes. 

Get ready to indulge in the taste of your childhood with the release of our latest Notalgia Project Limited Release, Fantales Spirit.   We have meticulously crafted Fantales Spirit to evoke the sweet sensations of yesteryears. Fantales, a beloved childhood favourite among Aussies, is renowned for its decadent caramel goodness. Now, despite its sad discontinuation, we’ve managed to secure a precious stash of this chocolate gold to create an exceptionally limited release that promises to reignite fond memories with every sip. Don’t ask us how we acquired this sought-after candy; we’ll never tell! Our aim with Fantales Spirit is to transport you back to the carefree days of childhood, where the simple pleasure of unwrapping a Fantales lolly brought immense joy. We’ve combined the luxurious sweetness of caramel with the smoothness of vanilla, adding a touch of salt to elevate the complexity and deliver an unparalleled drinking experience. Fantales Spirit is the latest addition to our portfolio of crafted spirits. It is designed to delight the senses and evoke nostalgia with every sip. Remember opening a Fantales wrapper and having sticky fingers afterwards? Don’t worry—you’ll still experience the same flavours without the mess! We were not so fortunate in the process of making it. Each bottle of Fantales Spirit is a testament to our commitment to quality and craftsmanship, ensuring that every moment spent indulging in this delectable concoction is a journey back to simpler times. Available in extremely limited quantities, Fantales Spirit is set to become a must-have for savvy Granddad Jack’s collectors and connoisseurs alike. Whether enjoyed neat or over ice or as a decadent addition to cocktails, Fantales Spirit promises to captivate the palate and leave a lasting impression. We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  ABV: 40% Tasting Notes: Nose: Buttery, toffee, malt, vanilla ice-cream, baked chocolatePalate: Chewy caramel, vanilla, light hints of bitter dark chocolate with a cream rounded mouth feelIngredients: Chocolate melts, cocoa butter, cream, chocolate rice cereal, dark chocolate, butter caramel Serving Suggestion: On the rocks, with milk, in an affogato, spider, or with a sweet soda (creaming soda or lemonade). Signature Cocktail: WHO AM I? Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. You can also enjoy one of our two signature cocktails at the Gold Coast and Brisbane tasting room this weekend, including "THE FINAL TALE".  

Dive into an unparalleled fusion of flavours with our Yuzu, Pineapple & Jalapeño Vodka. Expertly crafted for those with a taste for adventure, this vodka combines yuzu and pineapple’s exotic zest with the bold kick of jalapeño peppers.  Before distilling, we macerated fresh yuzu fruit and char-grilled pineapples to create a citrus and sweet vodka. Then, post-distillation, we reduced the vodka with water & fresh yuzu juice and let the jalapeños macerate to spice things up! Enjoy this unique blend on the rocks, garnished with a lime wedge, or elevate your experience by adding tonic or soda. Perfect for a bold twist on margaritas and frozen drinks, this vodka is designed to inspire creativity and bring a vibrant kick to any cocktail creation. We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  ABV: 37% Tasting Notes: Nose: Zesty, sweet oily Citrus, piquant capsicum jalapeno.Palate: Sweet, heat-spiced-warming jalapeno followed by mellowed pineapple and zesty fresh yuzu citrus Serving Suggestion: Enjoy this unique blend on the rocks, garnished with a lime wedge, or elevate your experience by adding tonic or soda. Perfect for a bold twist on margaritas and frozen drinks, this vodka is designed to inspire creativity and bring a vibrant kick to any cocktail creation. Signature Cocktail: Yuzu-Chelada Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. You can also try the Orient-Rita and Anana Mule at the Gold Coast and Brisbane distillery bar experience.

This Granddad Jack’s staff release is for Kailani Hubbard, or best known by her GJ’s family as Kikki. One of the friendliest faces you’ll see around our Gold Coast tasting room, and Queen of creating some of our favourite weekly cocktails. To celebrate her one year, Kikki has created a release that’s as elegant and cheeky as her, combining her love for Umeshu, a Japanese Plum Wine and her passion and talent for ballet. Always smiling and cracking a joke, Kikki has been an incredibly valuable crew member here and we’re stoked to be able to showcase her release and share her story with you through this unique spirit. “From before I could walk, I was dancing, not well but I was. I love the artistry, the athleticism, the elegance, and the structure of ballet. I love how my studio’s wooden floors smelt after a long day of class, having fresh oranges during my concert intervals, and indulging in the dreamiest vanilla slice at the theatre before watching a show. These memories are carefully contained within the flavours of this release! One of the first-ever ballet shows I saw was The Nutcracker, an absolute cult favourite. I used to go during the holidays with my mum, Miss Caroline (my teacher) and Audrey (my dancing little sister). I always looked forward to watching the ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’, because she always wore the most beautiful tutu and danced to the best song in the show. I truly would dream about dancing like this one day, and thanks to the beautiful people in my life, I got to dance all the time with motivation stemming from the Sugar Plum Fairy; she is a huge reason why I continued to dance for years. So, I really wanted to make a homage to the character through my release. Ironically one of my favourite drinks to have is Plum Wine, a beautiful Japanese liquor known as Umeshu. In an abstract way, I think ballet and Umeshu share similar characteristics such as elegance, balance, and sometimes a bit of tartness, which I wanted to emulate through my release. This doesn’t really mean cheers, but have it in good ballerina spirit, chookas! XOX” - Kailani Hubbard - Mixologist We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  ABV: 35% Tasting Notes: It’s the perfect back-and-forth between sweet and tart with a floral freshness in between. Nose: Sweet zest citrus, cut through with floral perfumed notes and a hint of dry, tartness and herbaceous salty hints. Palate: Sweet fleshy orange, with slight hints of tarty Kakadu, notes of perfumed dry lavender and floral jasmine petals, accentuated and rounded by the saltbush and mellowed through a long-lasting mouthfeel provided by the Ume plum sugar. Ingredients:  Lavender, Orange Peel & Flesh, Salt Bush, Vanilla Beans, Kakadu Plums, Ume Plum, Jasmine Buds Serving Suggestion: Best on the rocks, or chilled (not at room temp),  with a lime wedge, or add soda water and mint for a refreshing afternoon drink. Signature Cocktail: Plum Frost Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. You can also enjoy one of our two signature cocktails at the Gold Coast and Brisbane tasting room this weekend, including Sweet Serenity and Velvet Reverie.

Granddad Jack’s Piña Colada Gin is a limited edition nod to everyone’s favourite beach side cocktail. We’ve put our own gin-spin on this release, while incorporating a tropical conga line of traditional Piña Colada flavours. Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Coconut, Coconut Cookies, Molasses and Juniper are perfectly balanced, creating a naturally sweet, creamy and slightly cloudy character that will have your taste buds doing the limbo. At a smooth 40% proof, this gin is just right for mixing up your go-to Piña Colada or for a laid-back, on-the-rocks experience, ideally with your toes in the sand. Get your sunnies, grab a bottle of this summery seaside sipper, and get ready to stir, shake or simply sip your way to a first-class tropical gin getaway. Release Date: 31st January 2024 ABV: 40% Tasting Notes: Nose: Coconut, pine, sweet candied fruit & biscuit. Palate: Sweet & creamy coconut. Long lasting mouthfeel of candied pineapple with heat-warming molasses, a biscuity roundness cut through with a dry hint from the juniper. Ingredients: Pineapple Pieces, Coconut Cookies, Coconut Cream, Desiccated Coconut, Molasses, Juniper Serving Suggestion: Best served on the rocks with a lime wedge, in a classic Piña Colada or with a lightly sparkling tonic.  Signature Cocktail: & Getting Caught in the Rain (try it at your local tasting room, or at home). Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. 

This release is our very first Rum. Housed in our SE Qld barrel room in sub-tropical environments and aged for 2 years and 1 month in a 50L medium char American Oak barrel, this single barrel rum release was made from a pre-maturation blend of distilled molasses (74%) and unrefined cane sugar, known as distilled panela (26%). This blend created the perfect balance of light and grassy notes and bold and bitter notes from the molasses.  During the ageing process, 39% of the total starting volume was shared with the angels, resulting in a concentrated mixture of barrel spice and sweet rum. Reduced to 43% ABV, there are only 96 bottles available.   Nose: American Whiskey, Toffee Apple, Stewed Fruit, Nutmeg and Clove Palate: Smooth Vanilla, Cinnamon, Golden Crust of an Apple Pie Packaging: Hand packed by us, each bottle is individually wrapped and waxed with the pieces you need to find our hidden treasure. Then, your bottle is carefully packed into a handcrafted leather pouch that can be cherished for years to come and reused often. Each purchase includes everything you need to enjoy the Rum in our signature cocktail and includes: 2 x Crystal Cut Tall Glasses 1 x Desert Sand Syrup Dust (to create the cocktail syrup) 4 x Garnishes to make up to four cocktails 2 x Coasters Tasting Card and Cocktail Recipe

The Gold Coast Tasting Room limited-release Milo Spirit is the second limited release in the Granddad Jack’s Nostalgia Project. This release is our take on the well-known Aussie staple, Milo. Made with Milo Powder, Malt Extract, Manuka Honey, Milo Cereal and Vanilla Beans, this liquid is surprisingly clear but incredibly moreish and a straight drop of liquid nostalgia. If you grew up in Australia or had any good mate bring you back a true Aussie souvenir from their travels, you’ll know the chocolaty malty goodness we’re talking about and why we had to make this spirit happen. Enjoy this boozy beverage in our Milo Milkshake with vanilla ice cream or a classic G&T with Long Rays Native Tonic and a dehydrated orange and burnt cinnamon stick to garnish.Nose: Sweet, Malty MiloPalate: If you had a dream to make Milo colourless and boozy, this would be it.Signature cocktail: Milo Milkshake (each purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and cocktail recipe)Available from: Friday, 20th January 2023 - 3pm from the Gold Coast Tasting Room only. All orders will be processed and available for pickup after the release date. Please check your inbox for tracking and order updates.