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The Boiler House

Bavay After Dark, Bavay Espresso Liqueur, Sherry, Spices.

RICH / STIFF / SERVED HOT

Story: The process of making acetate of lime started with molasses (from the Babinda and Mulgrave sugar mills) that had been shipped from Cairns to Brisbane.The molasses was pumped into a holding tank near the river and was diluted with water. The liquid was then heated and cooled in the three-storey Boiler House, to destroy foreign bacteria.

Fermentation House

Bavay Vodka, Pistachio Orgeat, Lemon, Rose, Whey.

LIGHT / SMOOTH / SWEET

Story: In the two-storey Fermenting House yeast was added to large wooden temperature-controlled vats, with fermentation producing a dilute (8%) solution of alcohol (ethanol).

The Evaporator House

Bavay Pure Silver, Honey Mead, Evaporated Milk, Macca

SWEET / CREAMY / SHORT

Story: The new wash was heated by steam coils, and the acetic acid and water was distilled off, in the two-storey Evaporator House.

Acidifier House

Bavay Dry Gin, Banana, Verjus, Dry Ginger

LONG / DRY / REFRESHING

Story: The wash was then transferred to the adjacent three-storey Acidifier House, where it was repeatedly pumped through wooden vats, which contained wood shavings and Bacterium Aceti. Over several days, the alcohol was converted into acetic acid (vinegar).

The Still House & Lime Store

Kaffir Lime Pure Silver, Lime Oleo,Amaro, Vermouth, Sherbert.

SWEET / SHORT / ZINGY

Story: The acid distillate was neutralised with milk of lime to produce acetate of lime, and this solution was concentrated for evaporation on a heated revolving drum, where it was scraped off as solid flakes. The bagged product was then sent to Maribyrnong for conversion into acetone

Chimney Stack

Mezcal, Grapefruit, Maraschino, Lime, Olive Salt.

CITRUS / SMOKEY / SERVED UP

Story: The Acetate of Lime Factory at Colmslie has fine industrial aesthetic qualities and its relationship with the river is also aesthetically significant. In particular the brick chimney is an important landmark in the industrial river-scape of the Brisbane River. Using English bonded Redbrick, one of the strongest brick work patterns, it Is a majestic spire on Brisbane horizon.

Excise Office

Bavay Spice Trade, Fenugreek Aperol, Lemon, Orgeat

SWEET / SPICE / SMOOTH

Story: Excise is a tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licences granted for certain activities including the production of alcohol. Excise tax in Australia is now the 3rd highest in the world at a staggering $101.85 per litre.

Caretakers Cottage

Rooibos After Dark, Averna, Pimento Dram, Cointreau

STIFF / CHERRY / SPICE

Story: Although the original use was for the production of acetate of lime there have been a number of caretakers of the site. The Commonwealth Arsenal, the Munitions Supply Board, the Royal Australian Navy, the Commonwealth Department of Labour and National Service, and the Commonwealth Department of Immigration. The latter operating as a Migrant Hostel between 1949-1963.

Vodka

Served with Strangelove Yuzu Soda and fresh Lemon.
7 times distilled and filtered using activated carbon and rose quartz, lending a stony, mineral-like smoothness to the palette. Move over Vodka, Lime, Soda.

London Dry Gin

Served with Strangelove Tonic, Fresh Apple and Thyme.
Classic London dry style gin using 6 botanicals. It is Juniper and Pine forward with a sweet front palate and a long floral finish. Traditionally paired with a premium Indian tonic.

Forbidden Fruit Gin

Served with Strangelove Grapefruit Soda, Fresh Grapefruit
The Pink Pomelo lends a juicy kick to our gin and is as enticing as its name suggests, like all things forbidden. Paired with a grapefruit soda to hero the vibrant
botanicas including Pomelo and Pink Pepper.

Pure Silver

Served with Strange Love Grapefruit Soda, fresh Lime
A spirit and serve inspired by Cuba, our pure silver has notes of coconut and vanilla. Paired with grapefruit
soda it is a serve Hemmingway himself would consume.
The rum for everyone!

Spice Trade
Served with Strange Love Hot Ginger Beer and fresh lime
A spirit worth its weight in gold. Bavay Spice Trade, naturally infused spices of pimento, orange and ginger make for an epic dark and stormy.

Spice Trade

Served with Long Rays Dark Soda and fresh Orange.
Rested in Ex-Bourbon and Red Wine Casks bringing rich notes of vanilla, caramel and molasses. When paired with Long rays and fresh orange it is idea for any session.

After Dark

Served Over Ice with Orange Zest
or Strangelove Mandarin Soda.
Using the finest carefully selected ingredients, including Cuban roast coffee and vanilla. Perfect over ice, with orange and for those more adventurous Mandarin Soda.

Shiraz Gin

Served with Long Rays Dark Soda and Fresh Orange
This Limited and luxurious release spent 1-year aging in the Orphan Bank Shiraz Cask. Bring strong sangria vibes when matched with the spices of Long Rays Dark soda.

RUM OR GIN

Tasting, includes 3 Bespoke Spirits accompanied by a Long Rays Tonic or Dark Soda.

Papa Cero

Grapefruit, Lime,
Agave & Salt.

Bootlegger

Orange, Lemon,
Orgeat & Foam

Non-Collins

Yuzu, Lemon,
Honey & Soda.

Espresso Martini

Negroni

Dark & Stormy

Whiskey Sour

Tom Collins

East-Side

Junglebird

Old Cuban

Penicillin

Riva Dei Frati Prosseco
Veneto Italy

Veuve d’Argent
Blanc de Blancs
Burgundy, France

NV Jansz ‘Premium Cuvee’
Pipers Brook, Tas

NV Pol Roger Brut
Reserve Epernay, France

2022 Conde Valdemar
Rioja, SPA

2021 Triennes Rose IGP
Provence, FRA

2023 Twin Islands Sauvignon
Blanc Marlborough, NZ

2023 Smith & Hooper
Pinot Grigio Eden Valley, SA

2022 Hill-Smith Estate
Chardonnay Eden Valley, SA

2021 Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio
Alto Adige, ITA

2021 Mt. Difficulty Bannockburn
Pinot Gris Central Otago, NZ

2019 Freycinet Chardonnay
Bicheno, TAS

2019 Domain William Fevre Petit
Chablis, FRA

Hill Smith Estate Eden
Valley Chardonnay

Freycinet Chardonnay

Domain William
Fevre Petit Chablis

2021 Langmeil Three
Gardens GSM
Barossa, SA

2021 Wirra Wirra
Catapult Shiraz
McLaren Vale, SA

2020 Palliser Estate
Pencarrow Pinot Noir
Martinborough, NZ

2018 Opawa Pinot Noir
Marlborough, NZ

2020 Mt. Difficulty
Bannockburn Pinot Noir Central Otago, NZ

2019 Langmeil Orphan
Bank Shiraz
Barossa, SA

Schooner
Draught
Asahi

Bottled

HON Japanese Lager
S&W Pacific Ale
Peroni (non Alcoholic)

Cheeseboard

Brie, Cheddar, Blue,
Quince Paste Fruits, Crackers

Serves 2

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Aromatic Satay Nut Mix

Small Batch Nut Mix | 60g | GF
Contains fish & shellfish

Salted Maple Peanuts

Roasted in Duck fat | 60g | GF Contains fish & shellfish

Spicy Japanese Miso Nuts

Small Batch Nut Mix| 60g | GF
Contains fish & shellfish