Stories from the still.

The Journal

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

30 October 202611 min read

Is Sawmill Gin a Good Alternative for Gin Lovers?

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28 October 202612 min read

7 South Australian Gin Distillery Tours Worth Booking

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26 October 202615 min read

6 Gin Styles Explained for Beginners: A Simple Guide

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25 October 202615 min read

What is grape spirit gin?

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23 October 202617 min read

How to Verify Sustainable Alcohol Production

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21 October 202614 min read

Small Batch Gin vs Commercial Gin: Which to Choose?

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19 October 202614 min read

Is Clare Valley Worth a Day Trip? A Honest Guide

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18 October 202612 min read

Gin Tasting Room Etiquette for Beginners

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17 October 202614 min read

Best Small Batch Australian Gin 2026: 7 Bottles to Try

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Three Little Birds Signature, Bramble, Barrel Aged Spiced and Blackbird gin bottles in front of a pink gift box

21 October 20267 min read

Gin Gifts Australia: A Christmas Gift Guide From the Clare Valley

A Christmas gin gift for every personality, plus 200ml three-packs, DIY hampers and a tasting in Sevenhill.

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Gin tasting at Three Little Birds Distillery with bottles of Signature, Bramble and Barrel Aged Spiced gin poured on the bar

12 October 20266 min read

Gin Tasting, Explained: How to Get the Most Out of a Flight

How a gin flight works at our Sevenhill cellar door: what happens at a tasting, how to taste gin in five easy steps, and how to get the most out of every sip.

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Three Little Birds christmas gin gifts: Signature, Bramble, Barrel Aged Spiced and Blackbird gin bottles in front of the pink gift box

7 October 20267 min read

Christmas Gin Gifts: An Australian Summer in a Bottle

Which bottle suits the gin lover, the gin-curious, the coffee fiend and the wine buff - plus the 200ml three-pack and a tasting at Sevenhill as a gift.

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Bride and groom walking along the deck past the Jeanneret Rd sign at dusk, a Clare Valley wedding venue in Sevenhill under string lights

30 September 20268 min read

Getting Married in the Clare Valley: Wedding Venues on Jeanneret Rd

The spaces, the food, the drinks and the logistics of a relaxed vineyard wedding on Jeanneret Rd, Sevenhill - plus honest tips for planning a country wedding.

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Low & Slow Sundays at Three Little Birds Distillery, Sevenhill Clare Valley SA — string lights over the outdoor deck at dusk as guests settle in for smoked meats and gin.

28 September 20266 min read

Low & Slow Sundays: Smoke, Gin and Three Sheds on Jeanneret Road

Smoked meats, wood-fired pizza and a full gin bar every Sunday from midday — with Jeanneret Wines and Clare Valley Brewing on the same road.

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A bottle of Three Little Birds SG23 Shiraz Gin, made with Clare Valley shiraz and named Best Flavoured Gin at the 2025 Australian Gin Awards.

23 September 20266 min read

Shiraz Gin Cocktails: 5 Ways to Drink Award-Winning SG23

Five easy ways to drink our award-winning SG23 Shiraz Gin — from a two-ingredient highball to a Shiraz Negroni.

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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

Three Little Birds Distillery in the Clare Valley: What to Expect on a Visit

Gin made from scratch in Sevenhill, South Australia — a genuine working distillery with 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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Hand-painted wooden signpost on Jeanneret Road pointing to Three Little Birds, Jeanneret Wines and pizza under a summer sky

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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