Melbourne-based start up Departed Spirits is shaking up Australia’s craft spirits market with the launch of a premium spirit range packaged in eye-catching stainless steel tins, combining practicality and design.
Departed Spirits was founded by Kas Salar, who employed the help of industry stalwarts Dave Temminghoff (ex-StrangeLove), James Bruce (StrangeLove) and Dan Walker (ex-Proof & Company, True Believers), on a simple mission to combine his two favourite things – liquor and the outdoors.
Salar says: “As we started developing the range, we realised the format lent itself to a different type of drinking. The products had to have an element of fun and adventure, because that is what the tins ultimately allowed, being lightweight and virtually unbreakable.”
The resulting launch range includes three spirits, Yuzu Gin, a blend of Australian craft gin and Japanese yuzu juice; Green Apple Vodka, triple-distilled on a five column still for superior quality; and Pineapple Jalapeño Agave, crafted from Destilado de Agave grown in Jalisco and infused with pineapple and jalapeño extracts.
Temminghoff says: “The growth of Australian craft spirits has been endlessly exciting, but we are trying to look at what’s next. We think a more fun, accessible approach is a nice place to position the brand. I mean who doesn’t want to drink Pineapple Jalapeño Agave? Nobody, that’s who.”
“Every product is designed to be delicious on its own or when mixed with sparkling water. Simplicity and fun were the key drivers here,” added Salar.
Each of the spirits are crafted between 34 and 37 per cent ABV for increased sessionability, and infused with high-quality extracts and distillates to produce a range of premium spirits with fun and accessible flavours. Packaged in lightweight, durable 500ml stainless steel tins, Departed Spirits was designed to enjoy on the go.