Gold — Gin & Tonic
Silver — Contemporary Gin
Our original old-school, no-fuss gin has gone and collected two more shiny stickers.
At the 2026 Australian International Spirits Awards, 3608 Classic Dry picked up Gold in Gin & Tonic and Silver in Contemporary Gin, adding to a medal shelf that’s getting a little crowded.
Bright citrus. Proper juniper. A good hit of spice.
We’ve been saying it for years: damn, that’s good.
TWO MORE FOR THE SHELF
Classic Dry has been quietly stacking up the hardware.
Bronze in 2023. Bronze again in 2024. Silver in 2025. Now Silver and Gold in 2026.
Add another Australian Gin Awards Bronze and our original 3608 gin is sitting at six confirmed medals.
A fair bit of that comes down to our Head Distiller, Aimee — part distiller, part perfectionist, part professional stirrer of trouble.
She puts the hard yards into every batch, keeps a very close eye on the good stuff and has a fairly low tolerance for average gin.
Six medals later, the judges seem to agree with her.
GOLD WHERE IT COUNTS
This year’s Gold came in Gin & Tonic, where Classic Dry scored 91 points.
The judges found a gin that stayed long and strong through the drink while keeping things fresh.
Or, in less official language: it makes a cracking G&T.
That’s a result we’re particularly happy with, because Classic Dry was never made to sit around looking pretty on a shelf.
It was made to be poured.
WHERE THE 3608 STORY STARTED
Classic Dry was our inaugural gin and the bottle that helped kick off the 3608 story here in Nagambie.
It takes its cues from old-school British gin — straightforward, juniper-led and not interested in chasing whatever botanical is fashionable this week.
Proper juniper leads the way, backed by whole lemons and oranges, citrus peel, coriander, angelica and cardamom.
The result is dry, bright, spiced and unmistakably gin.
No strange tricks. No unnecessary carry-on. Just a solid bottle made in country Victoria that knows exactly what it’s meant to be.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Classic Dry was built for a proper G&T, so there’s no need to turn your kitchen bench into a cocktail laboratory.
Plenty of ice.
A good tonic.
Fresh citrus.
That’s about it.
The juniper holds its ground, the citrus keeps things bright and the spice gives it enough backbone to carry through the glass.
And if your garnish requires specialist gardening equipment, you’ve probably gone too far.
MADE HERE. POURED HERE.
The best place to get to know Classic Dry properly is where it’s made.
Come down to Nagambie Brewery & Distillery, grab a spot by Lake Nagambie and ask the team to pour you a Classic Dry G&T.
It’s an easy way to spend an afternoon — good food, lake views, drinks made on-site and a proper excuse to get out of Melbourne for the day.
And if you’re already local, even better. Consider this your reminder that there’s a Gold-winning gin being poured down the road.
TAKE A BIT OF NAGAMBIE HOME
Prefer to pour your own?
Classic Dry is available online, so you can bring the Gold winner home and put it through its paces yourself.
Or come and try it where it’s made:
VISIT NAGAMBIE BREWERY & DISTILLERY
Six medals deep, still no fuss.
Just proper gin, made in Nagambie.
18+ only. Please enjoy responsibly.