Ester Spirits

About Ester Spirits

Ester Spirits is a gin distillery and bar on Chalder Street in Marrickville, started by husband-and-wife hospitality veterans Felix and Corinna. Felix, the head distiller, began experimenting with a small still in the backyard of their Newtown home more than a decade ago, chasing a Negroni that tasted exactly the way he wanted. Their gins carry a heavier load of botanicals than most, and flavour is the whole point. That Negroni obsession shapes the distillery's signature class. The Negroni masterclass is an hour long and fully hands-on: guests learn how Ester makes its classic version, then mix two more experimental takes, so everyone builds three distinct drinks. Along the way there is a chance to taste the house aperitivo and some products that haven't been released, and cheese and charcuterie boards are served to go with the cocktails. Classes run on Saturdays, and groups can email to ask about another day. For a more relaxed group outing, the Flavours of Ester private tasting takes groups of ten or more through two gins, one rum, a pair of classic gin cocktails and two liqueurs, with salty snacks on the side. The team can talk about distilling and botanicals or simply keep the glasses moving. The distillery also hosts weddings, birthdays, engagement parties and farewells, with packages ranging from a bar tab and simple snacks to a cocktail party with a grazing table or a long-table feast. The space can be dressed with hanging fruit and flowers, white tablecloths, martini and oyster stations and an open-fire feast cooked out the front.

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