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Try a Tasting Paddle

Drop in and try a selection of three unique gins with paired garnishes and mixers for $15.

11:00 - 3:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 

11:00 - 5:00 pm Friday
12:00 - 5:00 pm Saturday, Sunday

No bookings required.

Pair Chocolate with Gin

Local chocolate makers Jasper + Myrtle and Big River collaborate to craft this unique sensory treat. Taste three gins and our Fig Liqueur, each paired with a complementary hand-crafted chocolate. Garnishes and mixers included.

$25 for a flight of four drinks and matched chocolates.

COCKTAILS and Drinks

Enjoy a range of traditional and signature cocktails like the classic G&T, Martini, or Negroni. Every now and then a unique cocktail created by one of our trade customers will be on the menu.

We also offer local craft beers and a range of Capi soft drinks to suit a range of tastes.

DISTILLERY TOUR - 1 HOUR

Regular price $45.00

Unit price per 

Duration

Highlights

  • Tour the distillery at Big River with the founder and head distiller
  • Learn about science of distillation and more
  • Enjoy a tutored tasting session

Relish in this unique opportunity to join founder and distiller, Clyde Morton, on this exciting tour of the distillery at Big River. Learn more about the science behind distillation, the gin production process and the art of flavours, before you experience an enjoyable tutored tasting.

Session Length

  • This experience is approximately 60 minutes in duration
  • Tours are conducted every Saturday and Sunday at 12 pm and 3 pm
  • Allow approximately 45 minutes for the tour and tasting. Or purchase a beverage afterwards and stay a little longer.

    *Participants must be over the age of 18 years for the tasting. Proof of age may be requested.

GRAZING

Combine a Big River Tasting paddle with a Grazing Platter for lunch or an afternoon gathering in our warm and relaxed indoor seating or our sunny outdoor picnic tables under umbrellas.

Grazing Platter includes cheeses, charcuterie, savoury preserves, dried fruit and crackers ($45, suits two people for lunch or four as a snack). Our Grazing Platters can be served as vegetarian or gluten free on request.

Customer Reviews

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Isaac Wright
Fantastic tour

My partner and I had a wonderful time discovering the finer points of gin distilling with the team! It was great to get some insights into how they make their gins and this was followed by a lovely series of tastings accompanied by a delicious charcuterie board. Definitely recommended!!

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Daryl Crapp
Big River tour

Interesting experience looking behind the scenes. Could of included more of the ingredients of the gins, tasting all of of the spirits distilled would have been better value.

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Nelson Thorpe
Fantastic!

Loved it, fascinating to get to hear from the distiller and learn what actually goes into a bottle of gin. And then get to taste said bottle of gin! Bought home three bottles afterwards, would highly recommend.

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David K.

The gin tasting was a great experience, very knowledgeable and passionate staff - not to mention delicious gins!

The Chocolate Liqueur gin was an absolute treat, I will be stocking up on these for Xmas gifts in 2023. These folk are very passionate about their craft and it really shows in the quality of the product.

I would highly recommend a gin tasting, paired with a delicious cheese board.

Also, the interior design out at Fyshwick was fantastic.

Thanks for having us!
Dave and Mel

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Melanie H.

What a great afternoon! Had a ball with Clyde and his staff! The tour and discussions about gin were great, and well, the gin, you can't go wrong. Great to see people who are passionate about what they do. 10/10 🥰

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YOU MUST BE OF LEGAL DRINKING AGE TO GO DOWN THE BIG RIVER. ARE YOU 18+?

YOU MUST BE OF LEGAL DRINKING AGE TO GO DOWN THE BIG RIVER. ARE YOU 18+?

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