Limited Releases

Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery and Crafted Beer Festival are thrilled to introduce their first-ever collaborative spirit: a refreshing Limecello inspired citrus gin.  This unique creation blends the zesty brightness of Limecello with the crisp botanicals of gin, resulting in a spirit that is both vibrant and smooth. Bursting with citrus notes and a subtle sweetness, it’s perfect for the energetic festival setting. This exclusive spirit can only be tasted and enjoyed at the Crafted Beer Festival, or purchased online with us, making it a must-try for festival-goers. Don’t miss the chance to experience this one-of-a-kind collaboration that brings together the craftsmanship of local distillery Granddad Jack's and the festive spirit of the beloved Crafted Festival. The resulting liqueur has a delicious combination of the tangy and sweet Yuzu goodness, making it perfect for a summer cocktail or as an aperitif or digestif after a night of good food and wine. ABV: 37.5% Tasting Notes:Nose: Zesty, sweet viscous, fresh, fragrant, and jammy citrus.  Palate: Creamy & jammy mouth coating citrus, followed by a zesty, verdant, citrusy aftertaste and a slightly piquant finishing on the roof of your palate and throat. A great take on a Limoncello but with a lime base and in a gin form. Ingredients: Lime Peel, Lime Juice, Lemon Myrtle, Juniper, Mr Kipplin Lemon Bakewell Pie, Citric Acid, Sugar Production: At Granddad Jack's, we strive for difference in flavour and a unique twist in the way we make spirits. For this release we not only used lime in the traditional sense but crafted a sprit that included a native lemon myrtle and even some lemon pie which was distilled into the batch for a light pastry note. We doubled down on the lime in our syrup for reducing this batch into a sensational Cello.  Release Date: Orders will be available for pick up, or shipped from the 19th November 2024. Tracking updates will be emailed to you. 

Re-Introducing our sought-after recipe that you never saw coming back: Apple Pie Moonshine! This product was our first limited release back in 2019, and it vanished off shelves in just one weekend. It was in such high demand from Granddad Jack collectors that to this day, we’ve heard a few deals in the making… Crafted with care, our signature recipe pays homage to how it was done in the 1800s, ensuring every sip is a journey back to the heart of prohibition-era moonshining.Unlock the essence of homemade comfort with every sip. Immerse your senses in the aroma of fresh poached apples, swirling with the sweet tanginess of baked apple pie. Delight in the buttery embrace of shortbread pastry kissed with the warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon. Each taste lingers on the palate, leaving behind a delicious memory of toffee apples. Don't miss your chance to relive the legend that is Apple Pie Moonshine. Grab yours now before it disappears once more. 🍏🥧🌙 Too good you’ll want to steal a piece of the pie and hide it for yourself. We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  ABV: 30% Tasting Notes: Nose: Fresh poached apples, toffee spice and the tangy but sweet smell of baked apple pie.Palate: Buttery shortbread pastry with warming notes of comforting nutmeg and spiced cinnamon and a mouth-lingering taste of toffee apples.Ingredients: Sorghum High-Proof Spirit Blended with Fresh Apple Juice, Gala Smith Apples, Apple Cider, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Shortbread Biscuits and Brown Sugar. Serving Suggestion: Enjoy this unique blend on the rocks or with fresh, cloudy apple juice. You can even add a dash to Nanna's Apple Pie for a boozy after-dinner dessert or in an apple puree.  Signature Cocktail: THERE’S NO MOONSHINE WHEN IT’S STORMY Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. You can also enjoy one of our two signature cocktails at the Gold Coast and Brisbane tasting room this weekend, including This Ain’t Texas.  

  This Granddad Jack’s limited-release liqueur is our twist on the traditional Italian Limoncello. Returning by popular demand and thanks to a good growing season, we introduce our third batch of Yuzucello.  Made with Yuzu, a unique citrus fruit, originally from China but now popular in Japanese cuisine. The Yuzu has a beautiful lemony, mandarin, and bergamot flavour. We were lucky to source ours locally from Buck's Farm, located in the heart of the Tweed Valley. Buck's Farm has been operated for over 40 years by Gerard ‘Buck’ Buchanan, a passionate farmer and all-around good bloke who was the first commercial grower in Australia. We hand-picked a couple of hundred Yuzus and, once back at the distillery, got peeling! The fresh peels sat for several days, macerating with our Penny Vodka. Then the infused spirit was sweetened with a hint of sugar and just the right amount of fresh Yuzu juice to bring out a brilliant tang. The resulting liqueur has a delicious combination of the tangy and sweet Yuzu goodness, making it perfect for a summer cocktail or as an aperitif or digestif after a night of good food and wine. When enjoying Yuzucello straight, serve chilled (but not over ice), with soda or a scoop of coconut ice cream to really savour the flavours.  ABV: 25% Tasting Notes:Nose: Sweet and citrus, yuzu forward. Palate: A beautiful lemony, mandarin and bergamot flavour. Ingredients: Penny Vodka, Yuzu Peel And Fresh Juice, Sugar & Water. Production: At Granddad Jack's, we have always been incredibly passionate about supporting our local communities. We made this liqueur with our Penny Vodka & fresh Yuzu supplied by local producer Bucks Farm. Signature Cocktail Recipes: Try the Yuzu Sorbet Spritz and Calpi-Yuzu Fizz

This Granddad Jack’s staff release is for Kate Lawler. You'll rarely see Kate on socials or when you visit the Tasting Room because we keep her locked away... just kidding. Kate's one of the most important people at Granddad Jack's and is responsible for replying to your emails and paying the bills. She is the Group Admin Manager and looks after all of the administration and accounts for the business. Thanks for doing the important stuff Kate. Cheers to you and your one-year anniversary, we appreciate you.  “For my staff release, I wanted to create something we haven’t done at Granddad Jack’s before, inspired by my favourite spirit - tequila. I’ll keep it short and sweet (unlike myself), there’s no deep and meaningful story behind this one. This Agave Spirit marks the milestone of not being fired after one year – let’s cheers to that!” - Kate Lawler - Group Administration Manager We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  ABV: 40% Tasting Notes: Overall, a smooth, slightly spiced and earthy character agave spirit.Nose: Citrus, leathery, herbal and hints of olives Palate: Exotic spices, anise, tobacco and dark chocolate Ingredients: Blue Agave Tequilana Syrup Production: Kate's It’s Not Tequila is a unique and refined spirit crafted from organic Blue Agave Tequilana syrup from Jalisco, Mexico. This clear/silver agave spirit breaks away from traditional tequila production methods. Due to limited facilities for processing the agave plant, we have fermented the agave extract rather than the piña. This resulted in an exceptionally smooth, silver, and bold spirit.

In the aftermath of the 2022 Brisbane Flood, our neighbours, ‘Cuttings Wines’, faced a catastrophic loss - hundreds of thousands of wine bottles rendered unsaleable. From tragedy rose collaboration, and thus, this sophisticated caramel Amaro was born. Together, we re-distilled the wine, crafting this Italian-inspired Amaro. For centuries, Amaro has been cherished, not just as a liqueur but as a symbol of unity, love, and the indomitable spirit of hospitality. Often dubbed ‘Granddad’s Drink,’ Amaro embodies the essence of communal strength and resilience. In crafting this bitter, caramel liqueur, we pay homage to those values, reminding everyone that together, we can navigate and overcome any challenge that life throws at us. We’ll drink to that.We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  ABV: 30% Tasting Notes: Nose: Herbaceous, sweet with an earthy bitterness.  Palate: Smooth caramel and crème brulé, culminating in an earthy bitter finish.  Ingredients: Vanilla Bean, Liquorice Root, Orris Root, Angelica Root, All Spice, Coriander, Juniper, Orange Peel, Saffron, Toasted Coconut, Black Pepper, Caraway, Wormwood, Thyme, Caramel ReductionServing suggestions: Enjoy these four Amaro cocktails

 At Granddad Jack's, staff mark their first anniversary by being given the opportunity to work alongside the production team to think up and create their very own spirit. The release is entirely their own, from concept to choosing the botanicals, putting together the label, distilling the product and sharing their story. But, when your family, this doesn’t usually apply… Luke wanted to surprise his partner Jess with her very own release this year since she’s been with Granddad’s well before it opened five years ago.    Jess is our Marketing Manager & Brand Guardian. She has been working in the family business since its conception in 2018, with her role continuously evolving and developing with the brand. She’s a mum to their two boys, 4.5yr old Archer and 5-month-old Arlo, and currently looks after all of the marketing for Granddad Jack’s. Her diverse role includes everything from managing our digital media & design, socials & content creation, website development, copywriting, planning events & activations, managing new product development & limited releases, operations, procurement, cost management and freight & communication with our export partners. Over the years, she’s developed processes across the business, worked in the warehouse, looked after admin and finance and handled all of the customer service for the business. So, if you message us on socials, receive an email (including this one), visit the website, attend any events, or see any of our content (especially with hands or props), Jess is one of the two-person marketing team making it all happen behind the scenes. We're so excited to be able to share her story with you and introduce this special limited staff release. To create this release, Jess worked with Luke to create a cheeky alcoholic version of her favourite campfire treat. The base, a marshmallow essence that carries a slight smokiness. Next, a drizzle of honey and a pinch of cinnamon strikes the right balance and conjures the taste of crunchy, buttery graham crackers. Lastly, strong notes of rich cocoa, paired with a hint of vanilla, add a creamy sweetness that imitates the molten chocolate that binds all of the gooey goodness.  “Growing up, the best stories and tastiest treats always seemed to come when sitting by a fire. Whether we were on a camping trip, making bonfires with Nan & Pop down the block, or cozied up by the fireplace - a crackling fire, a stick, and a bag of marshmallows were all we needed for a stellar evening. It felt like time would slow, and worries would fade. It’s that same toasty magic and warmth that we’ve bottled up in my very own staff release as a tribute to my most cherished childhood memories. With every sip, I hope you’re transported to a place of warmth, laughter, and a touch of marshmallowy mischief. This toasty tipple makes a cozy campfire companion and is a spirit  that will leave you asking S’more Please.” - Jess Hartley, Marketing Manager There’s no wrong way to enjoy s’mores, and this spirit is no exception. Enjoy with Long Rays Pacific Tonic, with Coke or Pepsi, make a hot or cold chocolate with your favourite milk or try our signature cocktail, Toasty Tipple.  Ingredients: Chocolate, Malt Biscuits, Marshmallows, Sugar Syrup ABV: 35%

Back in 2019, we launched the very first Make Your Own Gin night in the country, and we’ve been very lucky to welcome over 500 people to this monthly sold-out experience. When you book a spot at the gin-making night, not only do you get the entire distillery to yourself and only five other people, but you also get to make your very own 500ml bottle of gin. After choosing your own botanicals, distilling the spirit, labelling, and waxing the bottle, you get to take home and brag all about the gin you’ve just made (all while enjoying dinner, drinks, and a distillery tour with our Head Distiller). At the end of the evening, you leave a small sample with us to later enter a competition—a competition to make your gin on a bigger scale and have your very own Limited Release at Granddad Jack’s. We are very proud to announce that Kelly Black is the very first winner of our Make Your Own Gin nights competition, and out of over 500 samples, she took out the top spot to have her very own gin released. From the recipe to distillation, the design on the label and the cocktails you’ll enjoy, Kelly has been part of the entire process, bringing to life her very own story to share with you all. Introducing “To Chai For” Gin, a unique blend inspired by the desire to create a spirit that transcends seasons, this gin is born out of a passion for both the classic G&T vibes of summer and the cozy, fireside moments of winter. “As a seasoned gin enthusiast, I wanted to captivate even the most devoted bourbon lover—my husband, Scott. So, I embarked on a journey to create a gin that marries the richness of vanilla with classic juniper notes, providing a perfect companion for those cooler months spent around the fire. Drawing inspiration from cherished family traditions, “To Chai For” Gin is infused with the warmth of spices reminiscent of my Nan’s Ginger Fluff Sponge cake. The result is a harmonious blend of vanilla and spices, delivering a taste that’s not just a gin, but a flavourful experience. Growing up, my mum was an epic cook (and still is!). This has left me with spoilt tastebuds, fuelling my passion for experimenting with flavours in both food and drink. I'm a cake-baking and decorating enthusiast, drawn to making boundary-pushing, unconventional creations.” – Kelly Black, Winner of the Make Your Own Gin Night Award Embrace the seasons with a sip of this small-batch gin crafted from a genuine love for flavours and a commitment to creating memorable moments. Cheers to a gin that’s truly to Chai For! We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  Stay tuned for next year's announcement and winner’s release. ABV: 40%Standard Drinks: 15.8 Tasting Notes: It’s the perfect back-and-forth between sweet and tart with a floral freshness in between. Nose: Citrus, piquant spice.Palate: Spiced warming, with hints of citrus and vanilla sneaking through the pungent notes of cardamon, cinnamon and cloves. Overall sweet roundness from the star anise and liquorice root, bonding all the botanicals into a balanced, heart-warming chai spice blend. Ingredients:  Vanilla beans, cardamon, cinnamon, ginger, juniper berries, liquorice root, pink peppercorns, lemon and orange peel, star anise and cloves. Serving Suggestion: It's best enjoyed with soda, tonic water, or ginger beer. Otherwise, it’s a great gin to twist a dirty chai espresso martini or a flip cocktail. Signature Cocktail: Long Chai - Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. This weekend, you can also enjoy one of our two signature cocktails, Kelly’s Sour and the Dirty Chai Martini, at the Gold Coast distillery bar experience.

Five years ago, Luke created our very first batch of pink gin in honour of his partner, Jess, who became a mum for the first time, and to celebrate the other incredible mothers and grandmothers in his life. Our Mother's Day Pink on Pink Gin Seasonal Release is here, and it's our best one yet.   We infused Pink Lady Apples, Ruby Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Pomegranate, Watermelon, and Juniper to create a mum-worthy gin that's as delicious as it looks. From its natural pink hue to the custom label artwork and collector's pink bottle, this release is something to be treasured and celebrated, just like Mum. Pink on Pink Gin is soft, floral and citrusy. As always, it's naturally coloured using the freshest and brightest pomegranates and produced and bottled by our family distillery with care. We hope you and your Mum get to enjoy this deliciously smooth tipple as much as we loved making it. ABV: 37%Botanicals: Juniper, Watermelon, Pink Lady Apples, Rhubarb, Ruby Grapefruit Tasting Notes: Nose: Fresh, citrus and floral. Palate: Soft, floral and citrusy.  Serving Suggestion: Enjoy this delicious gin with Long Rays Tonic or a Grapefruit Tonic, or in one of our signature cocktail recipes.  Signature Cocktail: Pink Dove. Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. 

Dive into an unparalleled fusion of flavours with our Yuzu, Pineapple & Jalapeño Vodka. Expertly crafted for those with a taste for adventure, this vodka combines yuzu and pineapple’s exotic zest with the bold kick of jalapeño peppers.  Before distilling, we macerated fresh yuzu fruit and char-grilled pineapples to create a citrus and sweet vodka. Then, post-distillation, we reduced the vodka with water & fresh yuzu juice and let the jalapeños macerate to spice things up! Enjoy this unique blend on the rocks, garnished with a lime wedge, or elevate your experience by adding tonic or soda. Perfect for a bold twist on margaritas and frozen drinks, this vodka is designed to inspire creativity and bring a vibrant kick to any cocktail creation. We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  ABV: 37% Tasting Notes: Nose: Zesty, sweet oily Citrus, piquant capsicum jalapeno.Palate: Sweet, heat-spiced-warming jalapeno followed by mellowed pineapple and zesty fresh yuzu citrus Serving Suggestion: Enjoy this unique blend on the rocks, garnished with a lime wedge, or elevate your experience by adding tonic or soda. Perfect for a bold twist on margaritas and frozen drinks, this vodka is designed to inspire creativity and bring a vibrant kick to any cocktail creation. Signature Cocktail: Yuzu-Chelada Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. You can also try the Orient-Rita and Anana Mule at the Gold Coast and Brisbane distillery bar experience.

This Granddad Jack’s staff release is for Kailani Hubbard, or best known by her GJ’s family as Kikki. One of the friendliest faces you’ll see around our Gold Coast tasting room, and Queen of creating some of our favourite weekly cocktails. To celebrate her one year, Kikki has created a release that’s as elegant and cheeky as her, combining her love for Umeshu, a Japanese Plum Wine and her passion and talent for ballet. Always smiling and cracking a joke, Kikki has been an incredibly valuable crew member here and we’re stoked to be able to showcase her release and share her story with you through this unique spirit. “From before I could walk, I was dancing, not well but I was. I love the artistry, the athleticism, the elegance, and the structure of ballet. I love how my studio’s wooden floors smelt after a long day of class, having fresh oranges during my concert intervals, and indulging in the dreamiest vanilla slice at the theatre before watching a show. These memories are carefully contained within the flavours of this release! One of the first-ever ballet shows I saw was The Nutcracker, an absolute cult favourite. I used to go during the holidays with my mum, Miss Caroline (my teacher) and Audrey (my dancing little sister). I always looked forward to watching the ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’, because she always wore the most beautiful tutu and danced to the best song in the show. I truly would dream about dancing like this one day, and thanks to the beautiful people in my life, I got to dance all the time with motivation stemming from the Sugar Plum Fairy; she is a huge reason why I continued to dance for years. So, I really wanted to make a homage to the character through my release. Ironically one of my favourite drinks to have is Plum Wine, a beautiful Japanese liquor known as Umeshu. In an abstract way, I think ballet and Umeshu share similar characteristics such as elegance, balance, and sometimes a bit of tartness, which I wanted to emulate through my release. This doesn’t really mean cheers, but have it in good ballerina spirit, chookas! XOX” - Kailani Hubbard - Mixologist We hope you enjoy this release as much as we loved making it.  ABV: 35% Tasting Notes: It’s the perfect back-and-forth between sweet and tart with a floral freshness in between. Nose: Sweet zest citrus, cut through with floral perfumed notes and a hint of dry, tartness and herbaceous salty hints. Palate: Sweet fleshy orange, with slight hints of tarty Kakadu, notes of perfumed dry lavender and floral jasmine petals, accentuated and rounded by the saltbush and mellowed through a long-lasting mouthfeel provided by the Ume plum sugar. Ingredients:  Lavender, Orange Peel & Flesh, Salt Bush, Vanilla Beans, Kakadu Plums, Ume Plum, Jasmine Buds Serving Suggestion: Best on the rocks, or chilled (not at room temp),  with a lime wedge, or add soda water and mint for a refreshing afternoon drink. Signature Cocktail: Plum Frost Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes. You can also enjoy one of our two signature cocktails at the Gold Coast and Brisbane tasting room this weekend, including Sweet Serenity and Velvet Reverie.

Granddad Jack’s Piña Colada Gin is a limited edition nod to everyone’s favourite beach side cocktail. We’ve put our own gin-spin on this release, while incorporating a tropical conga line of traditional Piña Colada flavours. Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Coconut, Coconut Cookies, Molasses and Juniper are perfectly balanced, creating a naturally sweet, creamy and slightly cloudy character that will have your taste buds doing the limbo. At a smooth 40% proof, this gin is just right for mixing up your go-to Piña Colada or for a laid-back, on-the-rocks experience, ideally with your toes in the sand. Get your sunnies, grab a bottle of this summery seaside sipper, and get ready to stir, shake or simply sip your way to a first-class tropical gin getaway. Release Date: 31st January 2024 ABV: 40% Tasting Notes: Nose: Coconut, pine, sweet candied fruit & biscuit. Palate: Sweet & creamy coconut. Long lasting mouthfeel of candied pineapple with heat-warming molasses, a biscuity roundness cut through with a dry hint from the juniper. Ingredients: Pineapple Pieces, Coconut Cookies, Coconut Cream, Desiccated Coconut, Molasses, Juniper Serving Suggestion: Best served on the rocks with a lime wedge, in a classic Piña Colada or with a lightly sparkling tonic.  Signature Cocktail: & Getting Caught in the Rain (try it at your local tasting room, or at home). Every bottle purchase includes a complimentary tasting card and recipes.