416 – Never Never Underestimate Sean Baxter
Sean Baxter from Never Never Distilling Co takes Steve through a masterclass gin tasting that becomes a palate revelation, while sharing how three non-mates turned a 300-litre still named Wendy in a shed with no running water into one of Australia’s most celebrated gin brands now eyeing global domination. From the moment Sean Baxter arrives with glassware and botanicals for a proper gin education, this episode becomes something special. The co-owner of Never Never Distilling Co doesn’t just pour drinks, he crafts an experience that transforms how we think about gin, taking us from Triple Juniper through the coastal complexity of Oyster Shell to the life-changing intensity of Juniper Freak Navy Strength. Beyond the tasting lies a remarkable South Australian success story. Three acquaintances pooled resources for a broken still from a brewery equipment manufacturer, set up shop in a dusty grinding shed with no running water, and built a
