Mrs Baker's Still House Summer Romance Limoncello 500ml

Mrs Baker's Still House in Glenpatrick, near Avoca in Victoria, has been one of our favourite recent discoveries. They produce a range of Gin and bar staples from a grape-based spirit, part of which is made in-house, and a variety of botanicals and fruits - grown on the property where the distillery lies,  provided the climate is appropriate. Where their climate isn't appropriate, fruits and botanicals are sourced from sustainable producers, a mindset developed during Mrs Baker's former career as a Botanist.

Made using Meyer Lemons grown on Mrs Bakers' son-in-law's farm near Skipton. They do a great job of keeping it all local here! The peel gets a nice long soak in Mrs Bakers' grape spirit before being blended to bottling strength. It's a lovely pale lemon colour, and smells wonderful; expressive, bright oily lemon with a whiff of blossom lurking underneath. The palate is svelte in texture and carries spotless, expressive lemon flavours again, with lovely florals playing in the background and gentle sweetness throughout. A crisp and gently tangy lemony finish wraps it all up. This is a magnificent Australian take on an Italian classic. It reminds me of the Lemon tart that Sophia at Little Box Brownie sometimes makes next door.