Clayfield, Jessica: - Jess was brought up in the kitchens of some of Adelaide's old-world fine dining restaurants before moving to bar work via festivals and cocktail bars. Fuelled by a love of gin and tonic, she eventually landed at Melbourne's institution of juniper, Gin Palace. During her long tenure there, stirring martinis and creating contemporary cocktails, she was given the unofficial title of 'The Lady of Botanicals'. Her knowledge of all things gin has been built with a focus on the scientific reasons certain botanicals have made their way into gin. Diving into the history and compositional analysis of Australia's most prolific indigenous botanicals, she continues to push her understanding of Australian flavours and champion their qualities.