logo
  • header_melbourne

Victoria’s Largest Independent Gin Distillery is Opening in Melbourne’s CBD

by Tiahne Frederic

Gin is one of those stylish, sophisticated, damn delicious spirits that we often turn to in our hour of need – aka Happy Hour – and in early September this year, Victoria’s largest independent gin distillery, Patient Wolf Distilling Co, will open their doors in Southbank.

melbourne subscribe venues function rooms bars restaurants venue hire birthday party wedding engagment bar restaurant rooftop top best good 2

Fulfilling their purpose and motto, “Made by hand. Made with purpose”, Patient Wolf’s co-founders Matt Argus and Dave Irwin proudly ride the trend in Australia for regional-based distilleries. This duo spent three years travelling the world, learning and experiencing gins from some of the best in the gin biz.

patient wolf gin distillery southbank best top cocktails 002

In September, Patient Wolf Distilling Co invite guests to not only to taste their gin but to go behind the scenes and immerse themselves into its distilling methodology and the functionality of their red brick industrial warehouse at 34-36 Market Street. Here, guests will also have the chance to learn more about the distilling process and join in on an intimate gin masterclass which adds another layer of meaning and understanding to what they are drinking. 

patient wolf gin distillery southbank best top cocktails 003

Moving from trendy Brunswick to closer to the heart of the city, their urban distillery will be the home for Patient Wolf’s existing 220L Müller copper still, which was custom built in Germany – “It took a year to make and it uses a new technology, which increases copper contact with the spirit to produce a more pure, aromatic and refined distillate”.

Blending the old with the new means that this modern contemporary interpretation of Gin distilling will tickle your taste buds and when their new state-of-the-art 1000L still arrives from Germany to join production early next year, the Patient Wolf distillery is expected to be Australia’s largest urban gin distillery.

patient wolf gin distillery southbank best top cocktails 004

After years of research and experimentation Patient Wolf has successfully produced three boutique gins which individually encompass their goal for crafting spirits that revel in the pure magic of gin. This includes;

  • Melbourne Dry Gin, Patient Wolf’s first gin was years in the making. It’s a big, bold and complex gin that is incredibly smooth and balanced.
  • Summer Thyme Gin is inspired by summer and for enjoying all year round with lively lemon zest and delicate pine freshness.
  • Blackthorn Gin is an annual seasonal release featuring blackthorn (sloe) berries handpicked in Tasmania.

Patient Wolf also offer a seasonal drinks menu that incorporates gin and tonics, classic cocktails such as a negroni or a gin martini and more experimental gin concoctions.

patient wolf gin distillery southbank best top cocktails 001

The Patient Wolf distillery and bar will open to the public from early September 2019. Thursdays and Fridays 4.00pm – 8.00pm and Saturdays and Sundays 10.00am – 5.00pm.

latest News VIEW ALL NEWS

Treat Dad At These Melbourne Spots This Father’s Day

A celebration of perhaps the hardest-to-buy-for creature on the planet (Father’s Day) is coming up, and we’re feeling just as daunted as you are. So we’re doing dad’s day a little different this year, and we’ve scoured the bars and restaurants of Melbourne to compile the

READ MORE

Big Plans To Throw The Ultimate Event? We’ve Got The Perfect Venue…

Whether or not you say it out loud, we all know that when you throw an event, you want it to be the one everyone keeps bringing up for the rest of their lives (until it gets vaguely irritating). So, how do you choose a function venue worthy of all that praise? Allow us to […]

READ MORE

Our Outdoor Picks To Stretch Out And Soak In The Sun This Spring!

Happy Spring! (Yes, we know we’re early.) The weather is turning, the clouds are parting and we may just be catching our first glimpse of sunshine! We are so ready for the warmth, and to pair with our overenthusiasm we have the best outdoor venues in Melbourne, all in one spot, just for you! The [&h

READ MORE