Where we went, what we learned.
Expeditions, recipes and experiments. Some become a bottle. Most simply teach us something about the country.
botanical profile: muntries
It's rare to find an Australian Native ingredient that's actually sweet - the untamed nature of our unique landscape has influenced the f...
a word on muntries
We've already spoken about or fondness for the classic cocktail that is the Last Word, but we haven't spoken about the dozens on dozens o...
the martinez.
While the martini is one of the worlds most recognizable and established cocktails, there is a slightly lesser-known cocktail that preced...
A Brief History of Australian Gin
Make no mistake, Australian Gin has carved itself onto the spiritous map, and we are arguably producing some of the world finest, and fo...
the gin basil smash.
One of the more glorious aspects of a really good gin is it's lifted, herbaceous aromatics. You can take that even further when you star...
Finger Lime Rickey
Finger Lime Gin was one of those gins that come across the Applewood Bar when given the task of making a cocktail from it, the goal was t...
Re-Moulding Classic Cocktails
Classic cocktails are classic for a reason; the balance of flavours, the simplicity of ingredients and the easy access to them has made s...
5 Years of Applewood: A Timeline
Over 5 Years, Applewood has had - at least what we believe to be - an incredible Journey. From minuscule and humble beginnings on a dirt ...
The Apple Sour
When we originally opened the Applewood Bar in Gumeracha, our main focus was to tell the story of our spirits, educate customers on the u...