Limited Releases

As most of you all know by now, when someone at Granddad Jack’s reaches their one year anniversary, they get to create their very own release. From the botanicals, to the label, production and the cocktails, the release is entirely their own.  If you’ve visited the Gold Coast distillery, or seen any of our social media, we usually rope this guy in for the camera, but he is also the first face most of you see at the bar. Dylan Jenkinson, known by all of us as “Jenko”, is the bar supervisor. A true character, and all round legend. For the past year, he’s become an integral part of the team, both as a mixologist and our in-house fridgey! Up-for-anything, including a good laugh, and a real go getter. But he’s more than once earnt himself the reputation of being the worst person to order… anything… so much so that at one point last week when three 15kg boxes of oranges were ordered instead of 3kgs, we contemplated selling “Jenko’s Freshly Juiced Orange Juice” from the bar this week alongside his release… Turns out he is also pretty innovative as he found a way to use them all up and we carried on with the original plan of releasing GG’s Rhubarb and Custard by itself haha! It's our pleasure to introduce this special release, which he crafted in honour of his Great-Grandmother GG. This release brings back the fond memories of his childhood. He’s worked incredibly hard with Mica and Luke to make this release epic, and we are stoked to be able to finally share it with you!  Introducing, GG’s Rhubarb & Custard Liqueur as Jenko’s Staff Release. When my brother and I were younger, we’d go to our Great-Grandmother’s house, where she would make us homemade rhubarb and custard using homegrown rhubarb. There were always a few guarantees when visiting GG. The first guarantee was this homemade dessert. The second guarantee was that we would be told many stories from back in the day, followed by a warning to “Watch out for the dragon underneath the house, because he’s hungry and eats kids.” The last, but certainly not least, guarantee was that you would always find her enjoying a cigarette and a glass of wine, even up until the ripe age of 91! Cheers to you, GG, and thank you for the inspiration towards my staff release. x - Dylan Jenkinson We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  ABV: 30% Tasting Notes: Nose: Sweet custard and tart rhubarb notes with a hint of fresh apple.Palate: Mouth coating sweet creamy vanilla custard with a caramelised stringy rhubarb long lasting flavour.Ingredients: Rhubarb, Custard, Apple, Rooibos Tea Serving Suggestion: On the rocks, with custard or in a spider with vanilla ice cream and ginger beer.  Signature Cocktail: IKARA PLACEEvery bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. You can also enjoy one of our two signature cocktails at the Gold Coast tasting room this weekend, including "STORYTIME".  

Since opening in 2018, barrel-aged spirits have been part of an ongoing project at Granddad Jack’s. Our barrels have housed micro-batch gins, whiskeys, and traditional cocktails like the Negroni, Manhattan, and Martini. Today, we release our 5th edition of the Barrel Aged 65 Miles Gin. What began as an experiment five and a half years ago has now become one of our most anticipated barrel-aged projects. After successfully maturing previous batches in 20L and 50L barrels, this is our first batch, aged in a 100L barrel. Yielding only 88 bottles, this release is a truly limited and unique experience that you won’t want to miss out on.   If you have tried our core range 65 Miles Gin, this is something you'll truly appreciate as this navy-strength gin was matured in a virgin, medium char 100L American Oak barrel for 1 year and 3 months.  We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  ABV: 57% Tasting Notes: Nose: Sandalwood, Dried fruit, Cinnamon Spice, Bitter Orange Zest and ColaPalate: Cinnamon Spice, Christmas Pudding, Fruit Mince, Cola Lollies, WaxxyIngredients: Cardamom, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Cloves, Orange Peel, Juniper Berries Serving Suggestion: On the rocks or topped up with soda, ice and a fresh orange slice. You can also enjoy this in a classic Negroni. Signature Cocktail: BLOOD ORANGE FIZZEvery bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. You can also enjoy one of our two signature cocktails at the Gold Coast tasting room this weekend, including "NAVY GUNFIRE".  

Returning for the fifth year, this seasonal release Pavlova Gin is sure to be a welcome guest at the dessert table.  Inspired by a traditional Summer Christmas staple, the classic Pavlova! Think meringue, vanilla, passionfruit, kiwi fruit, strawberries, cream & juniper. Get your friends and family into this Christmas spirit... pour a dash into the cream for a boozy Pavlova or create a jug with fresh fruits & lemonade or soda to share.  We've created the ultimate Christmas Gin and a list of recipes for you to try this festive season. Get amongst it before it's gone. We hope you love this release as much as we loved creating it.  Release Date: 16th November 2023 ABV: 40% Tasting Notes: Nose: Sweet vanilla and cream, fresh kiwi fruit peel.  Palate: Creamy vanilla and sugary liquorice with meringue hints, followed by crisp kiwi and passionfruit tangy notes. Rounded with sweet cream and fresh fruit, leaving a lingering juniper dry finish. Ingredients: Meringue, Juniper, Strawberry, Kiwi, Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Liquorice Root, Cream, Passionfruit. Serving Suggestion: Best served with an Indian tonic or simple soda and fresh fruit, or to punch up your favourite sparkling wine as a spritz, with gin, ice, wine, and fresh fruit. Signature Cocktail: Extra Pav Sour (try it at your local tasting room, or at home). Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and 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".  

Back in 2019, we launched the very first Make Your Own Gin night in the country, and we’ve been very lucky to welcome over 500 people to this monthly sold-out experience. When you book a spot at the gin-making night, not only do you get the entire distillery to yourself and only five other people, but you also get to make your very own 500ml bottle of gin. After choosing your own botanicals, distilling the spirit, labelling, and waxing the bottle, you get to take home and brag all about the gin you’ve just made (all while enjoying dinner, drinks, and a distillery tour with our Head Distiller). At the end of the evening, you leave a small sample with us to later enter a competition—a competition to make your gin on a bigger scale and have your very own Limited Release at Granddad Jack’s. We are very proud to announce that Kelly Black is the very first winner of our Make Your Own Gin nights competition, and out of over 500 samples, she took out the top spot to have her very own gin released. From the recipe to distillation, the design on the label and the cocktails you’ll enjoy, Kelly has been part of the entire process, bringing to life her very own story to share with you all. Introducing “To Chai For” Gin, a unique blend inspired by the desire to create a spirit that transcends seasons, this gin is born out of a passion for both the classic G&T vibes of summer and the cozy, fireside moments of winter. “As a seasoned gin enthusiast, I wanted to captivate even the most devoted bourbon lover—my husband, Scott. So, I embarked on a journey to create a gin that marries the richness of vanilla with classic juniper notes, providing a perfect companion for those cooler months spent around the fire. Drawing inspiration from cherished family traditions, “To Chai For” Gin is infused with the warmth of spices reminiscent of my Nan’s Ginger Fluff Sponge cake. The result is a harmonious blend of vanilla and spices, delivering a taste that’s not just a gin, but a flavourful experience. Growing up, my mum was an epic cook (and still is!). This has left me with spoilt tastebuds, fuelling my passion for experimenting with flavours in both food and drink. I'm a cake-baking and decorating enthusiast, drawn to making boundary-pushing, unconventional creations.” – Kelly Black, Winner of the Make Your Own Gin Night Award Embrace the seasons with a sip of this small-batch gin crafted from a genuine love for flavours and a commitment to creating memorable moments. Cheers to a gin that’s truly to Chai For! We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  Stay tuned for next year's announcement and winner’s release. ABV: 40%Standard Drinks: 15.8 Tasting Notes: It’s the perfect back-and-forth between sweet and tart with a floral freshness in between. Nose: Citrus, piquant spice.Palate: Spiced warming, with hints of citrus and vanilla sneaking through the pungent notes of cardamon, cinnamon and cloves. Overall sweet roundness from the star anise and liquorice root, bonding all the botanicals into a balanced, heart-warming chai spice blend. Ingredients:  Vanilla beans, cardamon, cinnamon, ginger, juniper berries, liquorice root, pink peppercorns, lemon and orange peel, star anise and cloves. Serving Suggestion: It's best enjoyed with soda, tonic water, or ginger beer. Otherwise, it’s a great gin to twist a dirty chai espresso martini or a flip cocktail. Signature Cocktail: Long Chai - Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. This weekend, you can also enjoy one of our two signature cocktails, Kelly’s Sour and the Dirty Chai Martini, at the Gold Coast distillery bar experience.

This year, the Pink on Pink Gin will only be available for purchase during the preorder. Pre-orders will close on the 24th April 2024. Five years ago, Luke created our very first batch of pink gin in honour of his partner, Jess, who became a mum for the first time, and to celebrate the other incredible mothers and grandmothers in his life. Our Mother's Day Pink on Pink Gin Seasonal Release is here, and it's our best one yet.   We infused Pink Lady Apples, Ruby Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Pomegranate, Watermelon, and Juniper to create a mum-worthy gin that's as delicious as it looks. From its natural pink hue to the custom label artwork and collector's pink bottle, this release is something to be treasured and celebrated, just like Mum. Pink on Pink Gin is soft, floral and citrusy. As always, it's naturally coloured using the freshest and brightest pomegranates and produced and bottled by our family distillery with care. We hope you and your Mum get to enjoy this deliciously smooth tipple as much as we loved making it. ABV: 37%Botanicals: Juniper, Watermelon, Pink Lady Apples, Rhubarb, Ruby Grapefruit Tasting Notes: Nose: Fresh, citrus and floral. Palate: Soft, floral and citrusy.  Serving Suggestion: Enjoy this delicious gin with Long Rays Tonic or a Grapefruit Tonic, or in one of our signature cocktail recipes.  Signature Cocktail: Pink Dove. Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. 

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.