Welcome to the first Medical Forum distilled spirits review with the Republic of Fremantle, an urban distillery located in the historic heart of Fremantle. I was able to visit the distillery before its formal opening last year and was impressed with the Muller still and their process of producing spirit.
Chief Distiller Oliver Kitson has a pedigree of working at the Sipsmith Distillery in the UK and brings his love of all things spirits to Western Australia. He uses grapes to produce base spirit, enlisting an unconventional distilling method that allows their unique flavours to enhance the distillery’s boutique vodka and gin range.
The Spirits
Republic of Fremantle Signature Vodka
The Signature Vodka is double distilled in batches and non-filtered. There are some subtle citrus aromas and floral hints from the glass, and the palate is impressive with a luscious feel and flavours of citrus and apricots. Definitely best consumed ice cold to fill the mouth with flavour. Certainly it is a vodka to consume straight or would make an awesome cocktail.
Republic of Fremantle Aromatic Gin
The first gin is the Aromatic Gin using grape base spirit and distilling, which on the palate provides good mouth-fill and roundness to the spirit with grapefruit and ginger flavours. A splash of tonic liberated the juniper and ginger but retained the signature grape origins. Perfect for a summer cocktail.
Republic of Fremantle Full-Bodied Gin
The first gin is the Aromatic Gin using grape base spirit and distilling, which on the palate provides good mouth-fill and roundness to the spirit with grapefruit and ginger flavours. A splash of tonic liberated the juniper and ginger but retained the signature grape origins. Perfect for a summer cocktail.
More info about Republic of Fremantle: https://republicoffremantle.com/