Picture yourself carving through fresh powder, the crisp mountain air invigorating your senses. As you take a break from the slopes, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of our sponsored live music events, designed to elevate your mountain experience to new heights.
Join us every Wednesday at Happy Jacks, The Station for Wicked Wednesdays, where from 7 to 10pm, we invite you to enjoy the electrifying sounds of talented musicians. Best of all, entry is free, courtesy of Underground Spirits. Savour the harmonious melodies as you sip on our signature Caramel Apple Splice cocktail, a delightful blend that perfectly complements the evening's entertainment.
On Thursdays, make your way to the Top Spot Bar at Blue Cow between 2 and 4pm for Thursty Thursdays. Revel in the lively tunes performed by exceptional artists, while relishing the breathtaking views. Thanks to Underground Spirits, entry to this musical extravaganza is on us. Indulge in the crisp, refreshing flavours of our Caramel Apple Splice cocktail, a true delight to uplift your spirits.
As the weekend approaches, head over to Jax Bar at Perisher on Fresh Fridays from 2:30 to 5:30pm. Let the captivating rhythms and soulful sounds of our sponsored live music fill the air as you unwind from an exhilarating day on the slopes. With gratitude to Underground Spirits for making this event possible, ensuring that everyone can revel in the lively atmosphere without spending a dime. Don't forget to treat yourself to the irresistible Caramel Apple Splice cocktail, an enchanting blend that will leave you craving for more.
At Underground Spirits, we prioritise responsible enjoyment, and we encourage everyone to savour their Caramel Apple Splice cocktails responsibly. Our aim is to provide you with an unforgettable experience, combining the thrill of skiing with the refined taste of our premium Caramel Vodka.
So, join us this winter in Perisher as we celebrate the joy of music, camaraderie, and the delicious allure of our Caramel Vodka. Let the melodies carry you away, the slopes invigorate you, and the Caramel Apple Splice cocktail ignites your taste buds. Discover a new dimension of delight with Underground Spirits, making your winter adventure truly extraordinary.
Of course, if you find yourself unable to hit the slopes but still yearn for the delectable taste of our Caramel Vodka, fret not. We have the perfect solution just a few clicks away. Buy now on our website exploring a world of flavour.
]]>Looking for a truly unique spirit that perfectly captures your vision? Look no further than Underground's Made to Measure spirits. Our premium spirits are just the beginning - we'll work with you every step of the way to create a one-of-a-kind bottle that's exactly what you want it to be.
Our team will consult with you to ensure that every aspect of your made to measure spirit is tailored to your preferences. Whether you're looking to create a corporate gift, a special occasion bottle, or simply a spirit that perfectly captures your brand, our made to measure options offer endless possibilities.
Our clients rave about the quality and customisation of our made to measure spirits, and with options for standalone bottles or gift boxes, we make corporate gifting effortless. Plus, with flexible delivery options, you can have your gifts delivered directly to your clients or office.
Crafting a made to measure spirit is a true art, combining technical expertise with creative vision and a deep understanding of your needs. With Underground, you can trust that your final product will be of the highest quality and perfectly suited to your preferences.
Ready to get started? Contact us today to begin the exciting process of creating your own made to measure spirit.
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2023 is the year of The Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort, and to celebrate Underground Spirits has released a very special and limited edition Coronation Gin.
Our new Coronation Gin is a tribute to the upcoming Coronation, and to the rich cultural heritage of the Commonwealth. It symbolises many countries where the King is the head of state, using meticulously blended botanicals that bring to life the essence of each nation.
You’ll be royally upset if you miss this!
Our limited edition Gin for the Coronation of The King features botanicals from across the Commonwealth. Sugar cane represents the importance of Antigua and Barbuda’s economy and culture, while wattle represents the resourcefulness and resilience of Australia.
The sweet orange of Belize is a major agricultural product, while maple syrup represents Canada’s vast northern forests. Nutmeg is a highly valued spice in Grenada, while allspice is a staple in Jamaican cuisine and culture, and fondly known as Jamaica pepper.
Kiwi is a distinctive fruit that is highly valued for its unique flavour and nutritional content, while coffee is a major export for Papua New Guinea and is celebrated for its rich and complex flavour. Papaya is widely grown and consumed in Saint Kitts and Nevis, and tangerine thrives in the tropical climate of Saint Lucia.
Rum is a beloved spirit that is widely produced and enjoyed in Saint Vincent and Grenadines, while hibiscus is a beautiful flower that symbolises the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Solomon Islands, it is after all their national flower.
Coconut is a staple ingredient in the cuisine of Tuvalu and a symbol of its close ties to the sea. Finally, the Tudor rose from the United Kingdom represents its rich history and tradition, as well as unity and strength.
We are delighted to celebrate and commemorate with this majestic spirit marking the Coronation of the new King and Queen Consort, and the Commonwealth’s rich and vibrant culture.
Our Coronation Gin will be officially unveiled at the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show, which is the only place where you can taste before you buy. So, stop by for tastings and purchases inside the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome every day from 6 - 17 April, between 9am and 7:30pm. You might even spot a royal visitor enjoying the occasion!
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Easter is fast approaching, and this year Underground Spirits has more than just the incoming Easter eggs to get egg-cited about – for the first time ever, we’re headed to the Sydney Royal Easter Show!
If you’ve ever been to Sydney you’ll know what a BIG deal the beloved Easter Show is – it’s an iconic celebration of Australian culture, and a twelve-day festival of fun for all who go. Farm animals, rides, showbags and LOTS of super tasty food and beverages are on offer.
For the adults, you can find our Underground Spirits stand at the Sydney Royal Easter Show inside the Woolworths Fresh Food Dome, every day of the Easter Show 6-17 April 2023, from 9am until 7.30pm daily.
Pop in and say hi to the Underground Spirits team, enjoy tastings of our premium gins and vodkas and get a sneak peek of a very special limited-edition gin we’re unveiling onsite on Friday 7 th April. We look forward to seeing you!
Can’t wait for the Easter Show? Shop our range now.
Step into a world at QT Canberra where the power of women reigns supreme. Join us in our inspired collaboration to create destination cocktails that embody the strength, beauty, and resilience of women, bringing together the power of women from the past and the creativity of women from the present.
Behold our wondrous partnership that celebrates theNational Museum of Australia’s "Feared + Revered Exhibition”; the enchantment of @thebodzilla, the artistry of Underground Spirits, and the elegance of QT Canberra. With each sip of our hand-crafted cocktails, you will be transported to a world where women are revered, and their power is celebrated.
On now and throughout Autumn/Winter 2023, or until sold out, enjoy this exclusive hotel accommodation experience:
Your complete experience including overnight accommodation at QT Canberra is available now from $285 per room.
Get a taste here, watch the video:
Underground Spirits - Feared and Revered
About Feared + Revered
Feared + Revered: Feminine Power through the Ages celebrates the power and diversity of female spiritual beings in cultural traditions and beliefs.
This exhibition from the British Museum explores how goddesses, demons, witches, spirits and saints have shaped our understanding of the world.
Now until 27 August 2023 at Canberra’s National Museum of Australia.
Underground Spirits an official beverage sponsor for this exhibition.
www.nma.gov.au
About QT Canberra
Where culture meets pollies, QT Canberra exerts a power all of its own. In the heart of New Acton, familiar names find their faces on the walls and old characters come together. Low-lights and moody nights. For those that stay up late, but awake bright and early to do it all again. Start your stay with one of our curated Feared & Revered cocktails in Capitol Bar before melting into your dream bed for the night.
See QT Canberra for more detail.
www.qthotels.com
Our Underground Spirits Cocktails
Head to QT’s Capitol Bar for an exclusive curated cocktail experience. You can enjoy this as part of the accommodation package (included in overall cost of package), OR just request the experience standalone at Capitol Bar, no bookings required, pay on arrival. Our experience cocktails:
Our ‘Feared’ cocktail – Medusa
Our ‘Revered’ cocktail – Aphrodite
OR
Head to QT’s Capitol Bar, QT Hotel Canberra, 1 London Circuit, for your curated cocktail and gin experience.
40 years in the limelight. Six Grand Final appearances. Three Premiership Titles – 1989, 1990 and 1994.
Generations of iconic players and moments. Decades of loyal members and fans. The Canberra Raiders represent the Region. They give back to the community that gives so much to them. They grow rugby league from grassroots to elite teams. Just as the Viking Clap unites their fans, the Raiders Spirit lives on.
Introducing Raiders Spirit, our latest local collaboration with The Canberra Raiders to celebrate and commemorate their 40-year anniversary in 2022.
We took on the goal of capturing the Raiders Spirit and bottling it, we had to give it a try. Working as a team, our captain and Head Distiller trained hard on how to best tackle the task. After a bit of biff at the stills, the flavour profile was decided – we scored a winning gin. Fit for play, Raiders Spirit is a special blend of Raiders lime, combined with local botanicals. A crowd pleaser for any Raiders fan, and one to ensure the Raiders Spirit lives on for the next 40 years and beyond.
“Four decades is a milestone that should be celebrated. Celebration has cultivated collaboration - and we are elated to join with The Raiders to craft a gin for the occasion,” said Underground Spirits’ CEO Claudia Roughley
“This is the chance for club members and fans to engage with the gin, savour the flavour, recall the stories and make a start on the next forty years of memories. Cheers to that!”
Delicate bright lime leading into aromatic fields of eucalypts and a refined, sweet, earthy flavour. A layer of sherbet too, with a smooth and balanced finish.
Best served with ice, tonic and a squeeze of fresh lime in the company of friends, family and teammates.
Ingredients:
Dooja Lime: citrus australis
Fruits are globular and round with an oily skin, not overly juicy but full of distinctive lime flavour.
Desert Lime: citrus glauca
Also known as wild lime, bush lime and the native cumquat. A pleasant, sharp and mildly sweet citrus taste on the front palate, with refreshing herbaceous notes.
Finger Lime: citrus australasica
Native citrus prized for its unique caviar-like pulp and attractive colour, which can vary between yellow, green, pale pink and crimson. Finger limes originate from, and thrive in, Australia’s east coast rainforests. Aromas of fresh citrus burst with a sour and tart tang.
Canberra Bells: correa, native fuschia
Hybrid native flower gown for the Canberra Centenary. Nectar rich tubular flowers. Brings a floral sweetness.
Strawberry Gum: eucalyptus olida
A medium-size tree which native to the NSW Northern Tablelands. The glossy green leaves are intensely aromatic. Sweet and slightly acidic like balsamic vinegar, with fruity undertones.
River Mint: mentha australis
Also called wild mint, it is a smaller, more delicate relative of more well-known mints like peppermint and spearmint. A sweet spearmint and peppermint flavour.
Juniper
Coriander
Angelica
Underground Spirits x Canberra Raiders Anniversary Gin is available to pre-order now. Limited Edition, while stocks last. Gin will ship from Monday 16th May.
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Created to capture nostalgic, golden sun-soaked Canberra days and perfectly warm, gentle summer evenings, this gin is sweet, bold, bright and fun, reminiscent of late nights at the POP Canberra pop-up in the early years.
This gin is Canberra in a bottle – our Distiller created a flavour profile to really capture a fun take on the essence of Canberra. The sweet juicy flavours of mango bubble tea are a reference to the ‘Canberra Bubble’; the herbaceous notes of bay leaf are a nod to Canberrans’ second home, Batemans (the) Bay; an intriguing dash of native lime references the Canberra ‘lime’ in the nation’s capital’s NRL team the Canberra Raiders; and the bouquet of flowers, well, spring in Canberra of course!
“Working with the POP Canberra team on a gin was a piece of cake and a real joy! They curate and create such a gorgeous and delightful range of products – to work with them to fit an exclusive gin into their mix was a true delight. We have created a knockout gin that is flamboyantly Canberran,” said Underground Spirits’ Claudia Roughley.
This is the gin of summer. The gin of good times with friends, fun in the sun. Pop a bottle over Christmas or New Year and say hello to a splashy summer in the sun.
There are only two ways top get a hold of this bright beauty – buy online now, or head in to POP Canberra store in person to grab yourself a bottle or two. Located at Shop G12/27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, Canberra. You can also order online at POP Canberra and head in store to collect.
Just six months into production, we decided to take a calculated risk and enter the Melbourne International Spirits Competition in Victoria, Australia.
As the sole Pacific Region international spirits contest (with trade-only judges), there was the sense of a very real possibility in ‘being seen’ and appreciated – despite being a new brand.
In truth, we didn’t know what to expect, only that what we were putting forward (our Signature Gin and Signature Vodka), were worthy of tasting, recognition and some kind of acknowledgment.
As our first ever competition entry, some would say it was quite a bold move, and in a way – it was. Indeed we skipped lighter domestic contests, and went straight for a tougher, more competitive international contestant base. After all, when you believe in what you’re building, confidence comes easy.
To our utter delight, surprise and amazement, we shattered even our own expectations of simply garnering a look, instead - we got Gold.
First it was our Signature Vodka that won a Gold Medal, next it was our Signature Gin that won Silver! For just six months in, we were as proud as a boutique Underground sub-zero, sub-micron filtration punch.
For us, it was assuring knowing that our unique patented production techniques, and enriched Aussie botanical Gin was received well. It’s not easy being international spirit pioneers, but somehow, we’ve made it look simple.
We won’t stop here however, there’s much more to do and many more products to put forward for assessment and awarding. We’re confident that we can make a real dent in the spirits scene, putting our own Underground style on classics, making old taste new.
There’s much more to come from this Canberra lot, so keep an eye out for a brand new Medal, and a brand new taste.
]]>The inaugural 2017 Global Spirit Awards was held in Las Vegas Nevada on August 16th to 18th, so - true to form (and despite us being brand-spanking-new), we the Underground Team decided to boldly drop our hat in the ring.
Not only did we compete, we participated in multiple competitive categories (facing extensive, experienced international rivalry, no less).
As Australian contenders, the prospect of presenting premium (yet new) produce to GSA judges with over 175 years of combined judging experience was undeniably intimidating; however, we harnessed faith and conviction in our produce, and generated a remarkably professional presentation - an impressive first go at international brand representation.
Our culture at Underground is an unshakeable, unwavering conviction in our own produce, and this poise stems from a raw and reliable place. Part of ‘the Underground secret’ lies in our uniquely crafted and 100% original patented production techniques, which employ sub-zero sub-micron filtration - and this is what creates that exceptionally refined , superior taste.
During a double blind judging process, all competitors were offered total assurance that awards were issued on strict principals of an unbiased, ‘blind’ basis. This aspect served us well, particularly given that we are still quite a new, young, up-and-coming Aussie brand.
So in the city of sin, with world-class eateries, high-stakes gambling, celebrities and the finest craft cocktails, it was here where we would get our first taste of major International success.
When the results came in, it was astounding (but not quite surprising!) - not only did our innovative Canberra craft spirits get great feedback, we wiped out our competitors winning various highly regarded medals.
Gold for Underground Signature Gin
Silver for Underground Signature Vodka
and finally
Bronze for Underground Caramel Vodka