The Southern Strength gin by Never Never Distillery
The Never Never Southern Strength was awarded the World’s Best Classic Gin in 2019; the distillery uses high amounts of citrus to create a fresher and more intense gin. The alcohol content is higher and gives a great push from the botanicals that are the same as those used in Triple Juniper but in different proportions.
Tasting
Southern Strength gin has a pine scent that intertwines with citrus hints enhanced by coriander seeds. Pleasantly citrusy and intense on the palate, the juniper is prominent but is well supported by nuances of angelica root and coriander seeds. The finish is long, rich and robust, with pleasant flavours of pepper and cinnamon.
This gin is perfect for your gin & tonic but is worth trying with the ginger cocktail.
The distillery producing Southern Strength gin and other quality gins
Never Never Distilling Co. was founded by three friends with a shared passion: create Australia’s most exciting and innovative gin brand. George, Sean and Tim were building their careers separately between Australia and England when they met in Adelaide, they began their distilling journey with a 300-litre hybrid column and pot still they named Wendy.
The Founders
Tim is the only one of the three with any real experience in this field, as he comes from the Gilbey distilling family in Scotland; he has been tinkering with stills and fermenters since he was a child.
George comes from a finance background, but as an enthusiast, he travelled the world researching flavour production techniques and has attended various brewing and distilling courses.
Sean has a hospitality background; he is a professional bartender and a keen chef; he has also competed on Masterchef Australia. He is well-versed in the final part of the flavour production process and has the marketing and brand management know-how from his work as a national brand ambassador for Diageo.
The name Never Never is inspired by the vast expanse of the Australian outback that stretches beyond the horizon. Entering the Never Never is travelling into the unknown, leaving established careers for adventure, and taking a step into the unknown.