Stories from the still.

The Journal

Cocktail recipes, native botanicals, and local guides from the Clare Valley.

A bottle of Three Little Birds Navy Strength Gin, distilled to 58.8% ABV in the Clare Valley.

16 September 20267 min read

How to Drink Navy Strength Gin: A Beginner's Guide to 58.8% ABV

What navy strength gin actually is, why we distill to 58.8%, and how to serve it so the botanicals shine instead of burn.

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A lineup of Three Little Birds gin bottles on the tasting room bar, botanicals and citrus behind them.

9 September 20265 min read

Three Little Birds vs Little Bird London Gin: What's the Difference?

Two craft gins share a "little bird" name. Compare the Australian Clare Valley distillery with the London namesake — origin, botanicals and character.

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The Three Little Birds Clare Valley distillery cellar door among gum trees in Sevenhill, South Australia.

30 August 202610 min read

Clare Valley Distillery: What to Expect on a Visit

The Clare Valley's only gin distillery. Gin made from scratch in Sevenhill, South Australia — tastings, cocktails and wood-fired pizza. Open Thu–Sun.

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A flat lay of native botanicals, citrus, and spices used in Three Little Birds gins

31 August 20268 min read

Strawberry Gum & the Botanicals That Make Our Gin Australian

Strawberry gum, lemon myrtle, pepperberry and more — what Australian native botanicals actually taste like, and why they make gin that's nothing like London Dry.

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Evening shot of the outdoor tasting room patio with festoon lights and yellow tables

31 August 20269 min read

Things to Do in Clare Valley: A Local’s Guide

From the Riesling Trail to gin tastings at Sevenhill — a genuine local's guide to the best things to do in Clare Valley, South Australia.

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