The Singapore Tourism Board has brought together Australia's favourite Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou, and Singapore's first gin distillery Tanglin Gin, to bring a slice of Singapore to Australians by creating a special, limited-edition Honey Bean Coffee Gin Liqueur.

Both partners have brought their unique set of expertise to the project: Anna's ability to experiment with unique flavour combinations and her passion for Singapore, coupled with Tanglin's world-renowned distilling experience and intimate knowledge of botanicals, producing an exceptional hand-crafted gin that is the perfect fusion of Singapore and Australia.

“With travel between Australia and Singapore temporarily on hold, it was important for me to be able to help give Australians access to the flavours and vibes of Singapore.  I've really missed not being able to visit one of my favourite places for the past 18 months,” says Polyviou.

“I've never been involved in a collaboration like this before and it was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. Being able to influence the creation of a new product, from concept right through to the packaging, has been very special and I'm really proud with what we've produced.”

Coffee was selected as the hero ingredient as it reflects both countries' shared passion for the morning brew and it is something of a daily ritual for both cultures, so it was an obvious choice for Polyviou.

“We've relished the opportunity to work with a flavour expert like Anna,” says Singapore-based Aussie Bradley Young, Director of Operations at Tanglin Gin. “Anna's experience has given her an intimate knowledge of flavour pairings that has hugely influenced our distilling approach for this gin liqueur. We feel we've developed a truly unique product, which we hope Australians will enjoy as much as we do.”

The Honey Bean Coffee Gin Liqueur is handcrafted using coffee sourced from the Atherton Tablelands in Australia as well as coffee from specialist roasters in Singapore. The smoothness of the Australian coffee beans balances the bitterness of Singapore's well-known Kopi, while the addition of Singapore-produced honey mixed in with the creaminess of Australian macadamia nuts, creates a perfect infusion that is representative of both countries.

The honey used is sourced from Singapore bees produced by Xavier Tan, a self-taught urban beekeeper who left 15 years of corporate life to follow his passion and now conducts bee rescue operations in Singapore. Xavier rehomes bees to the three bee gardens he manages, which are The Ashram – a halfway house in Sembawang, Temasek Shophouse in Orchard Road, and another branch in Jurong.

“We know many Australians are waiting to travel overseas, and with borders still closed, we think it's really important to bring a slice of Singapore to Australians so that we continue to inspire them about Singapore until they can visit again,” said Stephanie Yong, the Board's Area Director Oceania.

“This gin is the product of a year's worth of hard work by Anna and Tanglin and we're delighted with the result – a specially crafted gin that celebrates the close bond between both countries' and their unique flavours.”

The Honey Bean Coffee Gin Liqueur is perfect for any espresso martini: simply add ice and shake for one minute to create the Easy Beezy Espresso Martini.

Anna has also produced three special recipes with the gin liqueur as a key ingredient. See below for details. 

Tanglin's Honey Bean Coffee Gin Liqueur is limited to only 250 bottles and available from Dan Murphy's online and selected stockists at RRP AUD $59.00.

Other stockists include:

• The Wigs Cellar, 172 Queen Street, Melbourne,VIC, 3000
• The Wine Thief, 69 McCourt Street, Leederville, Perth, WA, 6007
• Craft Wine Store,196 Musgrave Road, Redhill, Brisbane,QLD, 4059
• Prohibition: The Bottle Shop, 6/81 Giles Street, Canberra, ACT, 2604

 Links to Anna Polyviou's Honey Bean Coffee Gin Liqueur recipes and images are below.

• Gin-amisu - Please find the recipe and images here.
• Ginny Chilli Mud Crab - Please find the recipe and images here.
• Honey Bean Tart - Please find the recipe and images here

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About Singapore Tourism Board:

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore's key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions. Passion Made Possible celebrates the spirit and attitude of a city whose tenacity and innovation continually create new experiences and possibilities for its people and visitors. For more information, visit www.stb.gov.sg or www.visitsingapore.com or follow us on Twitter @STB_sg (https://twitter.com/stb_sg).

About Anna Polyviou:

A chef like no other, Anna Polyviou thinks beyond the boundaries and invents to inspire and amaze. As a creative director she creates mind-blowing food experiences, taking people on a magical culinary journey and empowering them to have fun. Her big personality and magnetic energy make her a hit with any audience. She's bold, bright and exceeds expectations, just like her hair.

About Tanglin Gin:

Singapore's Original Spirit is one of pioneering. Tanglin Gin emerged from this same desire to pioneer. To experiment. To take a chance. We bring together the best of Southeast Asia through recipes that honour the past by looking forward. Combining the spices from magical gardens: Vanilla, Mandarin, Chilli, Ginger, notes of Nutmeg, in our unexpected, exotic recipes, with beautiful flavours representing travellers from all over the world. We call on all pioneers to discover the taste of Singapore, with Tanglin Gin.

Tanglin Gin is Singapore's most awarded gin distillery and since opening its doors in 2018, has bagged a multitude of awards including the Best Navy Gin and Double Gold Award in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021 and prestigious Taste Master at the Global Spirits awards. The multi-award winning gins are available in the best bars in Singapore and are available in Australia. Tanglin is 100% MADE in Singapore, with its Botanicals sourced regionally and globally, and led by the Head Distiller Tim, the Team at Tanglin make gins that stand on their own and compete with the best Gins of Europe, Australia and the US.

For the next adventure, when we can all travel again, Tanglin is building a new “jungle” distillery at Dempsey Hill, smack in the middle of the district that gave Tanglin its name, next to the Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We look forward to welcoming you.