FAQs

Is Tasmaniac Trademark Gin an “apple gin”?

Whilst we did incorporate a lot of apple into Tasmaniac Trademark Gin, we wanted to create a balanced contemporary gin and not have the product fall into a flavoured gin category. You’ll notice more of an impression of apple rather than an explosion of it, yet with great texture and savoury notes. This allowed Tasmaniac Trademark Gin to have versatility and you can visit our recipe section to find the many ways to enjoy it!

What is an Apéro? And how do we drink Tasmaniac Strawberry Apéro?

Apéro in french is known as the moment to enjoy a drink before a meal. An apéro is also slang for an apéritif drink, which you enjoy during apéro time! Tasmaniac Strawberry Apéro is perfect for exactly that moment. Drink over ice, with sparkling wine, or a negroni sbagliato, There are many ways!  Visit our recipe section.

How is Tasmaniac Coffee Liqueur different?

You will notice Tasmaniac Coffee Liqueur has a lot more “going on” than your standard coffee liqueur. We macerated botanicals found in classic Italian Amari in our spirit, along with Tasmanian Huon Valley cherries and hazelnuts. You are left with a complex, not so sweet, but delicious coffee liqueur.

What is Amaro/Amari?

Amaro/Amari (plural) is an Italian herbal liqueur commonly consumed as a digestif after a meal. We incorporated some botanicals found in various Amari in Tasmaniac Coffee Liqueur.

Can I drink Tasmaniac Coffee Liqueur like a regular Coffee Liqueur?

Yes! Even though we went that extra mile with macerating various botanicals which make it stand out in the genre and also not throwing in loads of sugar, it is extremely versatile in the traditional nature of coffee liqueur. 

Tasmaniac Coffee Liqueur is perfect simply over ice with a slice of orange. However it makes a brilliant complex espresso martini too! Not to mention a coffee tonic. Head to our recipe section to find out more!

Can I visit Tasmaniac Distillers?

Hopefully Soon! Our distillery space is located at Cygnet although it is not currently open to the public. In the meantime you can subscribe to our newsletter for updates, or you might be lucky to see us at various markets and events in Tasmania.

What is Aquavit?

Aquavit is traditionally a Scandinavian distilled spirit with a leading botanical being Caraway or dill seed. It can be unaged yet is commonly known for spending time in barrels prior to bottling.

Is Aquavit just like Gin?

Similar to where gin has juniper as its hero ingredient, caraway is that to Aquavit and there’s a lot of freedom for experimenting with different botanicals surrounding caraway. 

Being in Tasmania, we are lucky to have amazing ingredients that can be used in Aquavit which are both foraged wild or produced by local farmers.

How do I drink Aquavit?

Commonly in Scandinavia, when it comes to drinking Aquavit, it’s often found in traditional settings like Crayfish parties, as an accompaniment with seafood and sipped (or shot) neat. At Christmas, aged Aquavit is very traditional to have sitting beside a Christmas beer or red wine, whilst indulging in heavy fatty food. 

However, with the cocktail age, it has been seen in many famous cocktail bars and restaurants around Scandinavia, UK, and the USA used in incredible ways such as the World’s Top Ten Bar, HIMKOK in Oslo.  

Bartenders have often approached Aquavit in a similar way to Gin when it comes to how to mix it with drinks. Whilst it’s beautiful to sip neat or over ice. It can be great with a paired Tonic, or a simple cocktail at home such as an Aquavit Sour. 

Head to our RECIPES page to get some tips on enjoying an Antarctic Aquavit.