an introduction to native plants and botanicals

an introduction to native plants and botanicals

From 24,000 different species, we dial in on a handful. Samantha Payne's introduction to three Australian Native foods: Davidson Plum, Finger Lime and Lemon Myrtle.
iconic landmarks to drink applewood gin

iconic landmarks to drink applewood gin

In this ancient country we're blessed with some of the oldest and most unique natural landmarks in the world. On our Ramblin' Man trip last year, we were lucky enough to experience some of them...
australian juniper: an enquiry

australian juniper: an enquiry

It's no secret that craft gin has gone through a magnificent renaissance all over the world.   From a mere handful of distilleries active at the turn of the decade, the interest in gin has sparked...
botanical profile: bush apple

botanical profile: bush apple

We were really excited for the chance to play with the tropical fruit, Bush Apple. Locally known as Djarduk by the Maningrida community, located in the heart of Arnhem Land. It's from the same family as Lilly Pilly and Riberry - Syzygium. The Bush...
a few outstanding cocktails with our macadamia gin.

a few outstanding cocktails with our macadamia gin.

With the recent cool change we've had in South Australia, our uniquely nutty and savoury style Limited Edition Macadamia gin has become a fast favourite for our team's Friday knock-off gin; the inclusion of roasted...
top 3 garnishes for our applewood core range gins

top 3 garnishes for our applewood core range gins

Gin garnishes come in all shapes and sizes; fruit, spices, herbs and even flowers. There are so many possibilities and honestly, it can get a little overwhelming at times. So we've rounded up our favourite...
botanical profile: lemon aspen

botanical profile: lemon aspen

Like many of the native botanicals that we highlight here at Applewood, Lemon Aspen, also known as Rainforest Lemon, have been used by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years for both medical and culinary uses. The pale...
why being a b corp is so important to us

why being a b corp is so important to us

the very core of who we are and what we do at applewood has and always will be to honour the uniqueness and fragility of our land; to craft drinks from the land we belong to...
botanical profile: kakadu plum

botanical profile: kakadu plum

Not only does the Kakadu Plum taste great, but they are unrivalled in their health benefits. Found in tropical Northern Australia, these pale green fruits - also known as Billygoat Plum, Gubinge or Kabiny Plum - have been used by local indigenous communities...