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J A C K A U S T R A L I A 14 M A N L Y S PI R I T S C O. Nature in a Bottle D riving through the hills of Tasmania in late 2015, David and Vanessa first discussed the possibility of one day owning their own distillery. Following intensive research exploring distilleries in the USA, Europe, UK and Scotland the pair committed to their plan and launched head first into creating their Brookvale Distillery, just north of Manly Beach. Their range of Australian premium spirits are created using artisanal methods in their distillery based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. They may make it look easy but spirit creation is a complex undertaking that requires an in-depth understanding of the intricate distilling processes, native and traditional gin botanicals, chemistry, equipment and timing that their team pulls together to create the products you enjoy. Manly Spirits Co are part of a new wave of Australian craft distillers who are following on from the resurgence in Australian spirits production started by Bill Lark in Tasmania in the 90’s where he lobbied to get the nations laws changed to allow small scale distillation. The Tasmanians have moved from strength to strength Capturing the harmony between carefree beach life and urban sophistication for which Manly is renowned, Founders David, Vanessa and the Manly Spirits Co. team create award winning Australian Gins, Botanical Vodkas, Liqueurs and Whiskies that rival the best in the world taking much of their inspiration from the stunning surrounding marine environment of the New South Wales coastline.