News — Gin
Sweet Beet & Gin Martini Cocktail
Ever had a cocktail with Beetroot in it? Try this beautiful decadent recipe to tantalise your buds.
BBQs & Gin, Summer is just around the corner!
Summer is better when accompanied with good company, good food and gin!
This is the Best Matured Gin in Australia
The West Winds’ aged gin, Barrel Expedition II, has been named the best matured gin in Australia and given the top prize and a gold medal in its field at the second annual Australia Gin Awards.
The 2019 Wild Plum Gin 2019 is now available!
The 2019 release of The Wild Plum Gin is now available on our website.
Last year’s Wild Plum Gin was awarded a Gold Medal at the Australian Gin Awards in March 2019 and we think our latest batch is even better! This was demonstrated by it winning another Gold at the Australian Gin Awards in Nov 2019.
What Are The Different Styles of Gin?
What Are The Different Styles of Gin? You may not be aware, but there are a vast array of different Gin styles, many of which are being produced in Australia by small craft distilleries. Because gin makers flavour their gin…
Masterclasses at the West Winds Gin Bar
Join us for a gin masterclass at our bar in the Leederville Hotel
The Great G&T Debate
The Great G&T Debate For us, there is one important debate that everyone should have their say on, and that’s what makes the perfect gin and tonic. Yes it is simple and delicious, but it can be oh so divisive.
The Garnish
To our brains, “flavour” is actually a fusion of a drink’s taste, smell and touch into a single sensation which is why garnish can be so important in cocktail creation. The role of your garnish to accentuate and influence the flavours inherent in your drink by activating your olfactory senses and the changes a garnish can make to “taste” cannot be underestimated.
The Wild Plum Gin Spritz
Having a new gin to play with is always a treat and a great chance to either develop something new or create a fresh twist on a classic. With summer just around the corner here’s an easy, refreshing spritz recipe for you to enjoy. Cheers!