August’s Craft Gin Club subscription box contains an artisan gin all the way from Australia! It’s a gin box perfect for a beach day, and we’re offering you the opportunity to win this box this month! Keep reading to find out how!
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Introduction
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been loving the sunny summery weather we’ve been having lately! Ok, there have been a few spells of remarkably heavy rain, but still, there’s been a fair few beach days this summer.
I’ve recently moved house, and August’s subscription box was my first Craft Gin Club delivery in my new home. I opened my box outdoors on my new patio, with its sea views, sitting in the shade of my overhanging flowering cherry tree. All the happy, I tell you, and gin to boot!
It was perfect timing for the theme of August’s Craft Gin Club box – Fun in the Sun! It’s toes-in-the-sand time and Craft Gin Club have curated a gin box for the perfect beach day (or for lounging on the patio in the sun under a cherry tree!).
This month’s gin comes all the way from Australia. I do have to confess I was originally rather perplexed by the name: Manly Spirits. What’s so manly about it? It turns out that there’s a rather famous beach (the home of surfing, I’ve since learned!) in Australia called Manly Beach, and this gin is named after that.
Manly Spirits – Nature in a Bottle
With the scent and flavours of a sunny Australian beach, this gin, which Craft Gin Club have imported specially for us amazing members, is like a holiday in a bottle!
This gin is made in small batches using sustainably harvested sea lettuce found on Curl Curl Beach, just a stone’s throw from the distillery. This unique seaweed imparts a taste of the sea into the distillate as well as that ever-elusive umami character.
Description – “Fruit and pepper are on the nose, elevated by juniper and delicate citrus. On the palate, this gin is dominated by soft spice and approachable pepper, with a juniper core and a lingering, complex finish.”
Botanicals – Sea Lettuce, Pepper Leaf, Anise Myrtle, Finger Lime, Orange Peel, plus Juniper and traditional gin botanicals.
About Craft Gin Club
Craft Gin Club is the UK’s biggest club for gin lovers. It’s a subscription service where you’re in charge – you can have monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly deliveries, and you’re free to change or cancel your subscription at any time. Delivery is via Royal Mail and it’s free.
Each month you’ll receive a full-sized bottle of craft gin that isn’t available anywhere else – and the gin is always a surprise until it arrives. It’s like Christmas morning opening each box!
In addition, you’ll receive a selection of paired mixers, both sweet and savoury snacks and a 56-page GINNED! club magazine packed with all sorts of recipes, stories and gin-spiration.
So what’s in August’s Craft Gin Club box?
- 70cl bottle of Manly Spirits Australian Dry Gin – the taste of the sea, distilled
- 4 x 150 ml Skinny Tonics – two of each flavour: Indian Tonic & Light Citrus
- 200 ml Pago Pineapple juice – for the perfect tropical gin cocktail (see the video below!)
- 50 ml Gin-a-colada Mango & Coconut Syrup
- Salted Caramel Gourmet Popcorn from Popcorn Shed
- 2 x packets of Emily’s Veg Crisps in Sea Salt and Chilli & Lime
- 125-gram pack of Bahlsen Luxury Jaffa Cakes
- dried lemon slices and pineapple, for a cocktail garnish
I’ve been getting the Craft Gin Club subscription box for over a year now, and I have never failed to be impressed by its contents. This month was not a disappointment either – I loved the ingredients for the Gin-a-colada (although be warned it does pack a punch!).
Although I am no stranger to the deliciousness of Popcorn Shed popcorn (Salted Caramel is my favourite!), I was delighted to try the new Emily’s Veg Crisps. Both flavours were fabulous, and I really liked how big and chunky the seasoned sweet potato fries were, perfect for snacking while sipping! Jaffa Cakes, in any form, are going to be a win in my eyes, but these Bahlsen Luxury Jaffa Cakes were just that little bit more fabulous than usual with their dark chocolate topping and rectangular shape.
How to make a tropical gin cocktail | Craft Gin Club
If you like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain, then this ginny take on a holiday favourite is for you! Craft Gin Club use this month’s gorgeous Gin of the Month – Manly Australian Dry Gin and Pago pineapple juice to recreate this beach cocktail, with a dash of their very coconut and mango syrup – it’s seriously good and super easy to make too, just be warned – one or two is enough!
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Craft Gin Club Giveaway
The Craft Gin Club team are very kindly holding on to one extra August box for one of my lucky UK readers – simply watch the video above and then fill out the Rafflecopter entry form below to be in for a chance at winning!
Answer the question in your blog comment: How many ml of Manly Spirits goes into each Craft Gin Club Gin-a-colada? I’ll only be approving blog comments with the correct answer.
This giveaway ends midnight (00:00 hours, 12 am on Sunday night/Monday morning) on Monday 26 August 2019 (GMT) and the winner will be announced shortly afterwards. Terms & Conditions. By entering our giveaway, you are agreeing to these T&C’s.
Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary receives monthly Craft Gin Club boxes in exchange for occasional promotion, although all thoughts and opinions expressed are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands who make it possible for me to do what I love: mess up my (gorgeous new) kitchen and share recipe stories! Be DrinkAware. Remember to always drink responsibly.
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Grnandsonās childminder would love this. She has a well deserved Friday gin night. Would love to win this for her.
I’d love to have the chance to try different gins.
I would love to win so that I could try some new things.
50ml of Manly Spirits goes into each Craft Gin Club Gin-a-colada, I’d love to win because I love gin!!
50 ml added, would love to win the box as so many delicious treats to try.
50ml
Id love any of them. they all sound fab.
This is a great idea to try lots of different items out. The answer is 50ml.
50 ml just would love to try it sound lovely
50ml and love love love gin but its just a bit expensive and what I class a little luxury so this would make my summer
50ml
I would love to win this box as a treat for the hubby x
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mmmmmm gin
50ml. I’d love to win because I actually used to live in Manly in Sydney, so would love a bottle that seems very appropriate, for my cocktail trolly!
70. id love to win ths for my dad !
I’ve just started drinking gin again, after many years, so this would be a great prize to win for me.
50ml and feel like it would be an exciting monthly treat!
50ml
I’d love to win this as I make a different cocktail every Friday and this would give me some inspiration!
Would love to try this for my boozy Sunday afternoons with my sister !
I’d love to win because I bought my daughter a gin box subscription for her birthday and she loved it, so now I’d love to try it too!
Its a fantastic time for craft alcohol, there are some great breweries and distilleries around. There are so many out there I can see the appeal of a subscription service.
I’d love to win as it would be so fun to try some new drink ideas out!
I love trying new gins and would love a treat box
I would love this for my dad. He is gin obsessed plus all the other treats are an added bonus
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would love to win this for my gin loving friend
I would love to win, I love trying new gins and enjoying new recipes
i would love to win because it would be nice to try!
Would love to win this as I love to relax in the garden on a sunny day with an ice cold gin cocktail
I’d love to win this as I enjoyed a lovely walk along the Manly Beach promenade earlier this year. Although it was their winter (end of June) it was a gloriously sunny day and about 20 degrees and this would remind me of that special day at the seaside.
My wife and I just love a gin to set the mood. Thanks for the entry
I’d love to win this for my mum, she loves a glass (or two) of gin after a busy day at work
I would love to win this as I love trying out new gins
Never had a subscription box before and what a start this would be!!
Would love to win this gin!
Gin and tonic, goes perfectly sitting out in the garden, especially if I have spent the day weeding and pruning.
I know a friend who had this and it sounded amazing, would love to try it!!
it would be something different
Id love to win as i love hin and the tropical gin cocktail is just what i need to cheer me up with this miserable weather
Id love to win because I love trying new Gins!
id love to win to treat my husband and i to something we haven’t had before.
This year has really been the year of the gin drinking for me! I never used to love it as much as I do now.I prefer it with lemonade though xxx
I would love to win this as it looks like a lovely treat!
Love the idea of including a gin from over the pond – I (like lots of people) have relatives in Oz, so I can ask if they’ve tried it too!
My partner absolutely loves Gin, so this would be a great box for him! Such a great giveaway too!
I’d love to win this because it looks like fabulous great tasting snacks and drinks xx
I love the selection of mixers and snacks that come with the gin, and Xml of Manly Spirits goes into each Craft Gin Club Gin-a-colada.
I’d love this super gin box to share with my friend as we love trying new gins
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I love gin and trying out new flavours, my current fave is watermelon!!
I would love to win this awesome prize as I’m partial to a little gin and this would be a lovely treat!
I’m not a big gin drinker but my dad is. I think he would love this! I’d love to win and give him it. x
The gin-a-colado needs [XX]ml of Manly Spirits. What a great way to try new gins.
I love trying new gin, the box looks a perfect weekend treat.
I’d love to win as a special treat for myself š
I am quite boring with gins, tend to stick to the same thing always
Would just love to try something new
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Amazing giveaway, the selection is great!
LOVE the variety in this box – it’s perfect for a summer night in the garden.
I’d love to win this. I’m a big fan of gin and love trying new ones.
I would love to make this cocktail and this box would be a great starting point
I would love to win this as I’m on a quest to find the perfect gin so want to try every one!
I would love to win this for my sister, for a little tipple as she’s a new mama and needs the dutch courage! When she has a night off, of course š
The gin-a-colado needs [XXml] of Manly Spirits. The box sounds a great way of trying gins I would never usually come across.
I would love to win as me and my husband are on a mission to try as many different gin’s as possible and keep the bottles as a momentum. This would be a lovely addition!
I’d love to win one of these boxes as with my Hubby we’ve been trying new gins out lately & this seems like a really god way to taste more!
I would like to win because I like trying out different gins.
Gin clubs are all the rage for sure. My friend is an absolute gin fan so would love this box as a gift xx
I would love this for my sister
This is amazing! I’m not one for subscription boxes but for gin? I’d do it! Although i’m currently out of the country so many when I get back! I’d love to try more than your standard gins you find in Waitrose!
Lots of gins what is there not to like?
I would love to win it because I LOVE gin š
It needs 50ml of the Manly Spirits for the cocktail and Iād love to win because weāre huge gin fans and weāve never tried a subscription box!
I love the fact that unlike other subscription boxes, it’s not just all about the drinks – but the snacks too!
I’d love to try something new!
I’m a bit boring and tend to have the same gin and sparkling water with passionfruit syrup.
My husband would be thrilled!
Would be great to share with friends
A lovely article, thank you
You can’t beat a good GandT of an evening!
š Would love to experience different craft gins, I’d be stalking my Postie on delivery day
The prize would be a great intro to some new gin varieties
Sounds like an amazing prize, would love a G&T after baby number 2 is born in November
I would love to try everything in this gin box, it looks amazing.
This box sounds a wonderful treat for summer
My husband loves gin ….this would make such a lovely surprise and treat for him.
I love gin, would adore a gin subscription!
The box looks great. I love the sound of everything in it.
I would love to try this as I have never had fun before and this sounds amazing!
These boxes are really good for trying new things and my mum would love this.
I love gin, went a gin festival recently and discovered some amazing ones so this would beright up my street
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I just think winning a box of gorgeous drinks and nibbles like this would be a proper treat.
I’ve been considering signing up to this subscription, it sounds fantastic!
love the look of the box and would love try as not yet had the experience
This box is fab. A great variety and I spied some Jaffa cakes!
I’d love to win this!
GIN ON SUBSCRIPTION sounds like a great idea – GIN ON PRESCRIPTION would be a surefire winner especially for the payment exempt people
I think it looks fab, plenty of items to make different drinks, complete with a choice of garnish, and assorted snacks – what’s not to like?!
I would like to win Quality, Quality, Quality
would love to win as there is so much variety in the box with new items to try as well as a great gin!
perfect for the Autumn evenings
Oo now this is my sort of subscription box! Love a nice gin! x
Why would I like to win ? Because I love decent Gin !
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I would be in my wife’s good books if I managed to get my hands on this!
I’d love to win as there’s such a wide selection that I wouldn’t have dared buy individually
Wow. incredible box, full of fantastic goodies to share with my family! Great snacks & a nice gin.
it is way too long since I had any gin
I love the idea of a Gin subscription box. We have good friends who are now gin-experts and we need to catch up!