Gin-A-Month Tasting Notes

Neat, chilled in a tulip glass filled to the rim.

Serving Suggestion

Try it in a herbaceous Gin Spritz or in a classic Negroni.

SETTLERS ARTISAN RARE DRY GIN

This gin is fun in a glass!  A classic London dry gin style. The citrus bouquet is fresh and juicy with lemon myrtle and orange peel. A vibrantly spicy, nicely poised fresh citrus mid palate with a peppery finish.

Serving Suggestion

Try a slice of lime and a small piece of fresh thyme or a twist of orange zest and a small piece of fresh rosemary or, even better, a slice of ripe mango with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper. Other botanicals include juniper, coriander, caraway, cucumber and muntrie berries (native to South Australia).

MCHENRYS SUMMER GIN

Made with Local Tasmanian Saffron, this beautiful delicate buttery Gin leaves notes of orange blossom on your palate making you feel like it’s summer!

Serving Suggestion

Enjoyed best with Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic and orange peel.

Prohibition – Christmas Gin

The “perfect blend” of Australian dry gin, with macerated cherries, figs, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and gentle anise, with extra botanicals such as vanilla to add softness.

Serving Suggestion

Try this gin straight up over ice as it displays a lot of liqueur characteristics or you can serve it over ice-cream as a decadent dessert.

Husk Distillery – Ink Gin

Ink Gin® is a premium dry gin made with 13 organic botanicals, including a mix of traditional and Australian natives. The defining character of Ink Gin comes from the second tier botanicals led by locally grown lemon myrtle leaf, coriander seed, Tasmanian pepper berry and freshly peeled sundried sweet orange peel. These major ingredients give Ink Gin its fresh piney, spicy and citrusy aroma and flavour. The third group of minor botanicals include elderflower, cinnamon, cardamom, angelica root, oris root, liquorice root and lemon peel. Like a pinch of salt, these minor ingredients are critical to the end result adding perfume, body and balance.

The final ingredient is added in a post-distillation infusion. The specially prepared petals of the butterfly pea flower are steeped in the still for twenty-four hours to give Ink Gin its distinctive colour.

Serving Suggestion

Named after the south side of Chicago and one of Al Capone’s favourite cocktails, the Southside is delicious, fresh and simple to mix.

Ingredients

50ml Ink Gin

30ml lime juice

20ml simple syrup

Mint leaves

Method

Shake gin, juice and syrup, plus three mint leaf, in a shaker with ice. Double strain into a coupe glass and float a mint leaf on top to garnish

Bellarine Distillery – Trooper and the Roo

A slightly sweeter gin with roasted wattle seed , cacao & almonds combined to create this beautifully balanced dessert style gin with strong Chocolate notes.  Try as a Roo Cold Brew, Trooperitivo, or with Grapefruit Soda.  Garnishes: juniper berries, coffee beans, ruby grapefruit, or orange zest

Serving Suggestion

Roo Cold Brew

50ml Trooper & the Roo Gin

30ml coffee liqueur

20ml cold brewed coffee

12.5ml butterscotch liqueur

Put all in shaker

Double strain into martini glass

Garnish with juniper berries or coffee beans

ambleside distillery – No. 8

No. 8 showcases the zesty citrus flavour of South Australia’s very own organic Riverland oranges. This botanical gin is soft and smooth on the palate. The citrus notes are complemented by the distinct flavour of star anise and coriander seed. Enjoy with a quality, floral tonic water and a slice or two of dehydrated organic orange.

Serving Suggestion

Enjoy as a cocktail…

50ml No. 8 Gin

15ml Lemon Juice,

15ml Crème de Violet

15ml Luxardo Cherry Liqueur

Shake over ice and double strain into your favourite coupette. Garnish with a Lemon Twist and enjoy!

It can be enjoyed year-round on ice, or with tonic.

Starting with Tuscan juniper berries, the distiler’s searched near and far for the finest botanicals to give 1829 its balance between bright citrus characters and savoury spice.

Serving Suggestion

At 42%, 1829 makes a truly indulgent gin and tonic as well as a classic martini.

36 Short Original Gin is perfectly tailored with a balanced range of botanicals. Lifted floral notes over a full flavoured back palate make this gin the equivalent of a black tie outfit.

Serving Suggestion

Delicious with tonic and garnished with orange or grapefruit. 

Brogan’s Way Hearts Afire Gin is a warm spice driven gin. With a unique balance of savoury Australian native botanicals and aromatic winter spices. Sweet orange peel, native strawberry gum and macerated lillypilli offer a full bodied gently sweet backbone, which is warmed by fragrant spicy notes of aniseed myrtle, cloves, nutmeg and cassia bark. Hot green cardamom and black peppercorn are carried through in the long nutty and coffee like finish provide by the soft oils of native roasted wattle seed. A balanced savoury gin with a long warm and gentle spicy finish.

Serving Suggestion

Perfect served with ginger beer and a squeeze of lime. 

Serving Suggestion

Try this gin in a G&T or neat over ice.

Column distilled from a grape base. Very lifted with peppery warmth, pine shoots, lemon peel and hints of coriander. A soft, well-rounded, citrus-forward style developing creamy juniper towards the finish. Ends gingery, lemony and medium long. Solid mixer with appealing freshness.

Serving Suggestion

Serve in a classic G&T garnished with lemon or orange.

Charismatica is unique and powerful. It portrays the best of the old and new, paying homage to those who first created true juniper gin, while embracing a world of new botanicals.

Serving Suggestion

Delicious with tonic and garnished with orange. 

Bright and crisp citrus notes, bursting with the sweet and sourness of ruby grapefruit. A hint of ginger tickles the back palette, with a viscousness to round-out the mouth-feel.

Serving Suggestion

Savoury and smooth, Ginger Mick is best enjoyed neat and is wonderful hero’d in a Negroni or a Gin Old Fashioned.

Serving Suggestion

This Gin is simply divine on its own, over ice or used it in a cocktail to make a modern style Old Fashioned.

The Old Tom Gin of the past, traditionally abundant in botanicals like Juniper, Coriander, Angelica and Liquorice Root, laid the perfect foundation for our take on this classic. The sweetness has been enhanced with Vanilla and local oven-roasted Macadamia to create a gin easily enjoyed straight or as a replacement for a London Dry Gin in cocktails such as Martinis, Gimlets and Tom Collins.

Serving Suggestion

Granddad Jacks Signature Recipe

Ingredients:

50ml Granddad Jack’s Old Tom Gin

20ml Fennel & Orange Zest Sweet Vermouth*

Process

Combine ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake & double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with lemon zest twist, lavender buds and 3 drops of macadamia oil infused with lavender flowers.

*Home-made Sweet Vermouth

Bottle of non-alcoholic Chardonnay / Peel of a whole orange / 1 tbs fennel seeds / 1/2 cup sugar (sugar is optional for an extra sweet kick).

Bring all ingredients to boil then simmer for 5 minutes. Let it cool down and reuse the wine bottle to store your new sweet vermouth. Stores in fridge for up to 1month.

Suburban is boldly spicy, with the unmistakable pine aroma of juniper and the nutty warmth of coriander. Sunflower seed oils carry the grassy fennel and ginger heat through a burst of lemon to a crisp finish.

Serving Suggestion

The distillers at Imbue love Suburban Gin with cucumber and a dry/light tonic but for those that like a sweeter g&t elderflower tonic and frozen blackberries is also a great combo!

The most recent addition to the Wandering Distillery gin line up – Odyssey is a great representation of our journey so far. Conceived in Victoria, refined in Western Australia and launched amid the Covid pandemic it’s definitely taken an interesting path to get to this point. Featuring a beautiful balance of 9 botanicals including finger lime, lemon myrtle, hemp and rosemary Odyssey is a versatile gin that can be savoured neat or with your favourite tonic selection.

Serving Suggestion

Odyssey is a really versatile gin that can work with:

• CAPI Dry + lemon/lime to garnish
• Fevertree tonic + lime to garnish
• Fevertree Lemon tonic + lime to garnish
• CAPI soda + slice of orange to garnish

A classic gin foundation with soft red berry notes from Lilly Pilly and Raspberry, complemented with citrus from native limes and blood orange. A refreshing fruity finish served well with a splashing of tonic, garnished with raspberry, pink grapefruit slice and edible flowers.

Serving Suggestion

STRAWBERRY SMASH

50ml Lilly Pilly Pink Gin⁠
2 muddled strawberries⁠
15ml Simple Syrup⁠
15ml lemon juice⁠
2 mint sprigs⁠
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Put all ingredients in a shaker, and shake like you meant it!⁠
⁠Dump into glass and enjoy! ⁠Garnish with mint, strawberry & lime.⁠

Inspired by the coastline, sea breeze and rocky shores of the Mornington Peninsula, this fresh, savoury gin delivers a uniquely Australian twist to the classic dry gin.

Serving Suggestion

MARITIME GIMLET

50ml Maritime Gin

25ml lemon juice

15ml thyme simple syrup

In a cocktail shaker add ice, gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake well. Strain into a small chilled glass or coupe and garnish with lemon zest and sprig of thyme. Serve immediately.

Or try it with Fever Tree Mediteranean tonic and garnish with lemon and a bay leaf or thyme.

Leaps out of the glass with aromas of crushed eucalypt, lemon peel, white pepper and bright piney, sappy notes – one of the most powerful gin bouquets of the year. A viscous, silk-textured delivery, building with flavours of pine, lemon verbena and pepper. Finishes poised, delicate and long with hints of herbal tea, eucalyptus and tea tree leaf in the aftertaste. Very expressive, with the native floras deftly balanced along side traditional botanical notes.

Serving Suggestion

REMEDY MARTINI

50ml Remedy Australian Dry Gin

15ml Maidenii Dry Vermouth

Stir over ice. Strain into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with Fresh River Mint and Lemon Zest.

Ambra Citrus Gin is a refreshing gin which has been inspired by our Italian heritage. We have handcrafted this small batch gin in Australia with the finest locally grown citrus. Our unique process of distilling creates a handcrafted citrus gin driven by juniper, balanced with lemon and orange and with subtle notes of liquorice root, coriander and cardamom seeds. Expect a dynamic citrus burst to this clean gin base.

Serving Suggestion

SUMMER FLING COCKTAIL

30ml Limoncello

15ml Ambra Spirits Citrus Gin

Tonic Water

Lemon

Fresh Rosemary

Place all ingredients in G&T glass (or wine glass) over ice. Top up with tonic, garnish with lemon and rosemary.

Or simply serve with Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic and garnish with rosemary and a slice of lemon.

Big, dry and peppery. Big Dry has notes of rosemary thyme, kaffir lime and sage, but what sets this gin apart is the jalapeno we use to give it that extra kick. The intense and robust flavours complement the dry taste of the juniper berries. On the palate: Juniper, pine, pimento, mace. Oil content creates good mouth feel, warm at the back of the palate from the jalapeno.

Serving Suggestion

Matt Dickson (head distiller) suggests serving it in their Hot Off the Press Cocktail:⁠
50ml Big Dry Gin⁠
20ml freshly squeezed lemon juice ⁠
15ml honey syrup ⁠
a fresh jalapeno ⁠
Add all ingredients to a shaker, fill with ice, shake then double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a grapefruit twist OR some fresh jalapeno and enjoy. ⁠

36 Short Gin is flavoured with subtle aromatics of sweet herbaceousness, a spicy citrus lift with a hint of fresh pine and resinous notes. The Gin is gentle and rounded on the palette as a result of distilling grape spirit in a cooper pot still and vapour infusing the botanicals.

They use blood orange peel, cardamom, cinnamon, lemon, orange, juniper berry and coriander. All of these are nicely balanced, with naturally the citrus dominant but with the spices bringing up the rear and making for a clean dry finish, with some natural sweetness.

Serving Suggestion

Orange Sour 
60ml 36S Blood Orange Gin
20ml Lemon Juice
15ml Orange Juice
15ml Simple Syrup
Dehydrated Orange Slice
Egg Whites 

Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker without ice, add ice and shake, shake, shake. Strain into a cocktail glass. 

A tropical take on a traditional sloe gin; swapping sloe berries for locally grown Far North Queensland Davidson Plums. The plums are steeped for up to 3 months to produce a truly unique sloe style gin at full strength. With an earthy aroma that is reminiscent of plum jam, stewed rhubarb and a touch of sweetness. It makes for a perfect after dinner gin.

Serving Suggestion

Davidson Plum Sour⁠
50ml Davidson Plum gin⁠
25ml Lemon juice⁠
15ml Sugar syrup⁠
10ml Chickpea water or egg white⁠
Dehydrated Orange

Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker, fill with ice, shake, strain into cocktail coupe and garnish with a dehydrated orange slice and enjoy.⁠

Kalki Moon Premium Gin leads the way as the company’s premium beverage, recently awarded gold at the prestigious Australian Distilled Spirits Awards 2018 and Silver at the International Wine & Spirits Competition. Containing 10 botanicals including locally grown lemon and cinnamon myrtle, Bundaberg’s famous ground ginger and Australian native finger limes, this traditional London Dry, pot distilled gin will leave a lovely note of juniper and citrus on the palate of the consumer.

Serving Suggestion

Kalki Moon’s head distiller Rick Prosser suggests serving it in a Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic with a slice of orange and stirred with a cinnamon stick.

Made from wild Damson Plums foraged from the lanes and by-ways of Tasmania’s unspoilt countryside and steeped in the famous McHenry Classic Gin. The result is a gin that’s refined and textured, delivering an elegant balance of sweet and sour fruit notes, without any bitterness.

Inspired by the flavours we traditionally associate with whisky, the 2019 Forty Spotted Winter Gin contains a touch of Overeem Whisky new make spirit alongside dried fig, ruby grapefruit, cardamom and fresh ginger. Barrel-aged for four weeks in an ex-Bourbon cask, it has delicious oaky characteristics on the nose and a beautiful, toffee-coloured hue.

Winner of Best Australian Matured Gin at the 2019 World Gin Awards.

Handcrafted in Cairns, containing thirteen botanicals. The dry botanicals are steeped overnight – juniper, coriander seed, anjelica root, cinnamon, lemon myrtle, Tasmanian pepperberry, cardamom and macadamia. Locally sourced ruby grapefruit, mango, finger lime, lavender and mint are vapour infused in the gin basket. The result is a perfectly balanced citrus-forward gin.

This signature contemporary dry gin tips its hat to the old world. A clean wheat grain spirit, fragrant juniper aromas, savoury, peppery flavours and a sweet hint of citrus. It uses botanicals such as Juniper Berries, Coriander Seed, Meyer Lemon, Lebanese Cucumber, Sichuan Peppercorn, Rosemary & Lemon Verbena.

Awarded Silver – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2020
Awarded Gold – Australian Distilled Spirit Awards 2019
Awarded Two Gold – Contemporary Gin at the Australian Gin Awards 2019.

A botanical-rich profile of rare desert limes, native wattleseed and aromatic peppermint gum leaf amongst 20 fresh and sustainably farmed ingredients, handcrafted to reflect the sites and soils from the land we belong to – for the lifestyle and culture we enjoy in Australia
serving suggestion: mix with good quality dry tonic and garnish with lemon peel and wild thyme or lemon thyme.

William McHenry got a call from Canberra: create an Australian Gin from the 30th year of New Parliament House to show off the flavours of Australia. The result: a marriage of native botanicals from all states and territories, some gathered by indigenous Australians and batch distilled. Kakadu plum (NT), lemon myrtle (QLD), strawberry gum (NSW), mountain pepper leaf (ACT), cinnamon myrtle (VIC), celery top pine (TAS), wattle seed (SA) and quandong (WA).
Serving Suggestion: 50ml of Federation Gin & premium tonic over ice, garnish with a sprig of native thyme.

With a stunning hue of pink delivered by the infusion of fresh local raspberries, strawberries and exotic hibiscus flower, reflecting the summer evening skies. Herbal freshness and bright citrus intertwine as native lemon thyme and juicy blood orange mellow on the palate with cooling coriander leaf rounding off the finish. Serve with Indian tonic water and a slice of orange.

This Dry Gin is distilled in small batches using 100% Australian wheat spirit and a recipe of nine botanicals. A heavy load of juniper complimented by coriander seed, angelica root, orris root and cassia bark create a punchy signature gin canvas. Orange peel and chamomile combine to create a delicate floral sweetness, while native gum and wattle seed build a beautifully complex yet smooth mouth feel.

Affinity is a must-have Australian Contemporary style of gin delivering a range of incredibly warm and well-rounded complimentary flavours. Notes of traditional juniper, a sliver of orange citrus, delicate floral notes, rich Christmas spice, and the natural sweetness of vanilla and almond.

Dark and brooding, rich and complex this gin has multiple layers to entice even the most jaded palate. It really is the perfect gin for a martini…dirty it up with a bit of citrus peel or take your Negroni to the next level but you may just want to pour it over ice and curl up in front of the fire.

An exhilarating gin that pays tribute to the spectacular region that locates Lawrenny Estate. Highlands is a refreshing and crisp Gin, with notes from the unique blue cypress to the bright fruitiness of the grapefruit, orange and buchu, all while an ever present mint note lingers over the palate. The sweet earthiness of ginger, cubeb pepper and grains of paradise, add a gentle bite of piquancy while chamomile provides weight and sweetness.

Inspired by the Great Ocean Road, 9/24 botanicals used to make this drop are local to the surf coast region, including Coast Daisy, Salt Bush, Pigface, Indigenous Eucalypts and local honey, resulting in a luscious citrus gin, with crisp clean juniper and savoury ocean notes.

Happenstance Gin has been lovingly distilled to create a flavour that will tantalise your tastebuds and delight. Distilled for you to enjoy the way you love it best, our citrus forward gin pairs traditional staples such as juniper and coriander that combine elegantly with contemporary botanicals like lemon myrtle and strawberry gum.

Forty Spotted Australian Citrus has been crafted to bring together the traditional flavours of juniper with the sweet, aromatic influence of Australian Citrus and the fresh complexity of Tasmanian Oyster Bay Pine. With refreshing notes of orange and tangerine and a long, citrusy finish, each sip is like biting into a fresh, juicy orange.

Created to capture as purely as possible the essence of the Australian summer garden, this is the original Garden Grown Gin (formerly called Distillery Botanica Gin). The French perfumers’ time-honoured technique of enfleurage is used to extract the delicate scent and flavour from the hero botanical Murraya. It along with Chamomile, Sage, Rose, Angelica, Orris Root and of course Juniper bring this floral gin alive. On the nose, there are hints of jasmine, sweet honeysuckle and orange blossom.

A complex herbaceous gin utilising a range of local estategrown ingredients: Fresh strawberry gum leaf, lemon thyme, rosemary, oranges and native bush tomato support the classic gin notes of bold juniper, coriander seed, and citrus, with a long, spicy balanced finish.

Try in a G&T garnished with a wedge of orange and slice of red capsicum. Try a Red Snapper: 45ml Arboretum, Tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce and Cracked black pepper. More cocktails on line.

Wheat based, rather than popular SA choice of grape spirit. Aromas of pine needle, brushed rosemary, lemon oil, earthy root and fragrant pepper. Strong in cocktails, especially negroni and martini serves. Try simply with a lemon twist and sprig of thyme in a wine glass, or a slice of lemon in a highball.

Summer on the coast; rock pools, sea spray and hints of shell fish. Inspired by the Aussie coast and its native pantry. Citrus notes from lemon aspen and Meyer lemon to give a citrus hit, offset by the savoury flavours from local sea parsley & fresh coriander leaf. All rounded out with classic juniper. A gin which opens when added with tonic.

Predominantly foraged native Australian botanical style gin, infused with wild botanicals such as redgum flowers, wild aniseed, bush lemons and wild lavender. These unique ingredients help to create a floral botanical gin with a true “in the forest” aroma and flavour. Best served with a dash of soda and a herbal garnish.

An Australian twist on the classic dry gin. Packed with botanicals it is juniper forward with the crispness of fresh organic white grapefruit peel balanced against Australian cinnamon myrtle and native pepper berries results in a modern versatile gin great for any occasion.

For orders placed after the 16^th April, the Australian Botanical Gin by Tattarang Springs Distilling will be replaced with the following:

A gin with a juniper aroma accompanied by soft spicy notes from the Tasmanian pepperberry which in turn is supported by the black pepper notes. The taste delivers hints of the native lemon myrtle giving a citrus edge whilst the river mint adds freshness. This gin is smooth enough to sip neat.

The Black Label has been created from the traditional botanicals and organically home-grown raspberries used in its Rubus Patch gin. Traditional Christmas fruit, elderflower and citrus have been added to recreate the sublime spirit of Christmas. All of above has been carefully balanced with juniper and native botanicals, such as the mountain pepper berry that grows wild in the Snowy Mountains. A true celebration!

A complex and savoury Gin distilled from a grape base and vapour infused with 12 botanicals, selected specifically for their purity and quality. Pungently aromatic and displaying resinous, citrus and floral notes with underlying spice. Try it as a simple gin and tonic. Alternatively, for the more adventurous out there, try it in a Lemon Aspen Collins.

The best G&T’s tend to be made from gins with a very healthy whack of juniper. Juniper is king (and queen) in this delicious gin. The superb juniper berries bring verve and excitement to any G&T. Juniper has botanical friends which bestow citrus, spice, herb and earthy characters for a beautifully rounded drink.

Featuring the best of Australian bush tucker this very special gin is bottled at 50.7(%), Australia’s highest temperature on record. The juniper, although present is restrained and lets the native botanicals shine through. There are hints of dried plum, limey zest and a unique roasty character along with strawberry and lemon notes.

A small batch, hand crafted gin with the same ten botanicals as the Original Apothecary Gin but with three times the amount of juniper!!  A big juniper kick right up the front that lingers.  Ideal in cocktails, with your favourite mixer or over ice with a slice of strawberry for those that love extra juniper.

A percentage of every bottle sold by Killara is donated to Pademelon Park wildlife refuge. Hop on line and buy a bottle you can enjoying and help a great cause.

Jungle Gin delivers big punchy flavours. Inspired by SE Asia, this gin is distilled using the traditional one-shot method where the makrut lime leaves, lemongrass and ginger are distilled alongside the more traditional juniper, coriander, cassia & citrus peel. A gin of unrivalled aromatics and flavour. Enjoy as a G&T or in your favourite gin cocktails for a unique twist.

A classic juniper backbone complimented by fresh green apple, native strawberry gum leaf, and chamomile. An easy drinking gin – delicate, fresh, and floral. For more delicious results, serve with a strawberry.

Full of Asian spices, citrus and impeccably clean autumn earthiness. Rounded and balanced with a high quality bitters style aftertaste. Fragrant with spicy roots of ginger, angelica and galangal mixed with Macedonian juniper berries and a pot pourri of aromatic citrus leaves. Superb for a memorable G&T and a martini.

Based on the signature gin, this limited release, topped with tantalising Tasmanian pepperberries. Left to mature in a home of imported French oak barrels, Shiraz & Pepperberry French Oak Gin is the darling of the distillery. A modern classic; an experience that goes a little bit deeper, tasting noticeably richer. Fuller bodied notes of the Shiraz smashes with the spicy notes you are expecting, the finish is warm and delectable.

Juniper led, expressive, fragrant and soft on the finish. Mix as a G&T or Negroni, also enjoyable neat over ice with Lemon garnish. 12 Botanicals: juniper, cinnamon, cardamom, angelica, liquorice root, mace, cassia bark, coriander, nutmeg, oris root, orange & ginger.

This gin highlights juniper, coriander and angelica root in a contemporary London style. Key to its characater is the subtle infusion of Kangaroo Island coastal daisy Olearia axillaris. Sometimes known as wild rosemary. Its the perfect compliment to enhance this gin’s lively structure. Savoury and dry with a burst of orange. The scent recalls beach dunes on a hot summers day.

If you love coriander leaf, you’ll just love this gin. Think seafood, Asian food and Vietnamese food – a perfect match. For a savoury finish, garnish it with a slice of lime with freshly cracked black pepper.

This limited release gin is steeped with some rich juicy blackberries specially cultivated in the Yarra Valley leaving them there for approximately three months. The result is an easy drinking gin that brings some natural sweetness accompanied by hints of blackberry flavour.

Aside from Juniper, the botanicals are pepperberries, coriander seeds, sweet orange peel, lemon oil, lemon myrtle, cassia bark and a few secret other. An aromatic nose of juniper, lemon zest and pepperberry with a smooth, deep herbal palate, filled with spicy pepperberry and citrus. Bold finish, its liquid sherbet bon-bons, fennel and flowers!!

Serve neat on ice or in a simple G&T with orange peel. Bold enough to hold up well in cocktails, particularly in a Negroni.

This gin covers the whole palate – front, middle, back and all the way down, with its huge complex flavour profile and mouth-watering aroma derived from all twelve carefully-balanced botanicals.

This gin is for those who want to contemplate and truly savour what they are drinking.

Popularly consumed neat, as a sipping gin, also fantastic in martinis, but also works wonderfully in a classic G&T. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.

Pronounced botanicals include juniper, cardamom, cinnamon and citrus. Handcrafted in a single small batch and aged in a French Oak Pinot Cask. Spouting a striking pink glow, a sweet and earthy palate with an incredibly smooth and delicate finish.

A warming gin that is fantastic neat, on ice, in a cocktail or try Fevertree Elderflower Tonic with a wedge of lime.

A mid-back palate; warm and spicy comfort from exotic peppers, cumin and ginger. Named THE GYPSY as it brings a hint of exotic spices, a touch of the orient and a hint of magic. Just the thing to describe this blend of gin.

Add tonic with cucumber = cool the spice
orange = almond sweetness
clove = warm spice

The Sabre is our weapon of choice to conquer new flavours and pleasures. This style of London Dry Gin is a citrus collision combining native Australian botanicals, like the exotic lemon myrtle and wattleseed, to perfectly blend with juniper. The Sabre is the perfect gin for explorers looking for a new world appreciation of finely crafted gin.

Perfect as a classic G&T with lemon or capsicum and cucumber.

Handcrafted on their farm & distilled with 26 botanicals, 18 of which are native to the Byron Bay region, foraged from the heart of the nearby rainforest. These include: Byron sunrise finger limes, aniseed and cinnamon myrtle, macadamia, native river mint, native raspberry & more. A perfectly balanced combination of the finest regional botanicals in a classic gin. Some fun facts about Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin.

This signature gin is a gin for all occassions with a juniper kick, citrus notes and lemon myrtle, coriander and orange peel balanced with a rosemary and spice from cassia, angelica root and pepper.

Sublime Gin tantalises with strong aromas of lemon myrtle and cardamom, a light grains of paradise body and the sweet smoothness of dandelion root. Perfect on its own, or poured over an ice cube. Gorgeous in a G&T garnished with finger lime or grapefruit peel twist. Or deliciously complemented by a sophisticated orange flavoured mixer.

Alternate Gin for November: A rare gin made from the jewel of the rainforest, the Davidson plum. A traditional style based on English ‘Sloe’ gin, but using this rainforest fruit, native to the distillery area. Steeped (soaked) in Brookie’s signature dry gin and left to weave its magic. Exhilarating flavours of rose, watermelon, and bright plum. A gin for those slightly colder evenings. Try this one in a hot toddy. See their website for more recipes.

A refreshingly modern gin with layers of fresh citrus on subtle juniper notes. Chamomile and locally grown lavender add delicate depth, and cornflower gives beautiful, bright sweetness.

Serve with a dry tonic and a wedge of ruby grapefruit, or if in the mood for a bit of spice, indulge in a Negroni.

Smooth, rich London Dry enhanced with citrus or sweet liqueurs; a real juniper-gin. To make a penny, Granddad Jack would go to the Timaru races and break a full pencil into two halves, sharpening each end and selling them for the same price as a full one. This was the first time he had made money.

A refreshing and crisp gin. Notes from the unique blue cypress and the bright fruitiness of grapefruit, orange and buchu. Mint notes linger. The sweet earthiness of ginger, cubeb pepper and grains of paradise add a gentle bite while chamomile provides weight and sweetness. A gin that pays tribute to the spectacular region that locates Lawrenny Estate.

Handpicked botanicals were carefully chosen to reflect a unique Native Australian recipe. Individually distilled and infused to create a distinctive aromatic style. Pronounced botanicals include juniper, sandalwood, boronia, lemon myrtle and eucalypt.

Experiment with your garnish, pick your season and choose your favourite fruit. You may like to try a bittersweet grapefruit, sweet strawberries, fresh orange, juicy peach…. the list goes on.

Bold juniper followed by herbal notes from the estate’s own rosemary, intertwined with caraway freshness. Find the warming spices of pimento berry and cassia bark. A mild and unique smokiness comes from the intense botanical brown cardamom that also graces, but doesn’t dominate, the finish. Key botanicals: brown cardamom, caraway seed, elderberry, red apple and rosemary. Serve with a slice of orange provides a fresh citrus nose that accompanies the bold palate well. 52.5% ABV.

Their unique and award winning take on gin balances bold flavours with light and delicate notes. This is smooth to drink straight, fresh in a G&T but bright enough to hold its own in a cocktail. Using 14 botanicals this gin has aromas of chamomile, balanced with sweet and savoury notes such as vanilla, cardamom, aniseed, cassia bark and rosemary.

Serve garnished with a wedge of pink grapefruit and Capi Dry Tonic.

Vol. 700ml | Alc. 40%

The Single Shot is a gin made in a single distillation, unlike the MGC’s original Melbourne Dry Gin, in which botanicals are individually distilled then blended together. The result is a full flavoured gin, so much so it may louche (form a fine glazy mist) in a G&T or Martini, which MGC celebrates as a mark of distinction.

Even before its release, Melbourne Gin Company has received major international accolades for Single Shot becoming the most awarded gin that no one has yet tasted.

• Double Gold at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Awards;
• Gin Master at the 2018 Gin Masters Awards London,
• Gold Medal at the 2018 World Gin Masters – Asia (Hong Kong)

Highlights of lemon myrtle. Hints of spice and warmth from native botanicals complement the essential juniper and coriander. A well-balanced gin, with incredibly smooth mouthfeel, and amazing drinkability. Great on its own with a block of ice, try it with ginger beer or to create new mixed drinks. ABV 42%.

A dry gin that tips its hat to the old world. A clean wheat grain spirit, fragrant juniper aromas, savoury, peppery flavours and a sweet hint of citrus. It uses botanicals such as Juniper Berries, Coriander Seed, Meyer Lemon, Lebanese Cucumber, Sichuan Peppercorn, Rosemary & Lemon Verbena.

Ounce Gin ‘Signature’ is a union of mindfully selected botanicals. Orange, Vanilla and Cardamom invigorate a traditional base of Juniper, Coriander Seed and Angelica Root to yield a characterful dry gin.

Bright citrus quickly makes way for a bold, earthy and floral bouquet. On the palate, orris commands whilst coriander seed tingles warmly and finishes with hints of peppercorn spice and fresh juniper. A powerful gin showing great complexity.

It works brilliantly in a G&T with a ruby grapefruit garnish and comes into its own in a negroni and martini.

The Grove Gin is a ‘Gin for drinkin not mixin”. Of course adding a mixer is ok too. We start the process of making our gins by macerating the chosen botanicals in the highest quality Australian wheat-based alcohol. The purity of this alcohol base means that our gin distillate only incorporates the flavours we want.

Inspired by the Great Ocean Road, 9/24 botanicals used to make this drop are local to the surf coast region, including Coast Daisy, Salt Bush, Pigface, Indigenous Eucalypts and local honey, resulting in a luscious citrus gin, with crisp clean juniper and savoury ocean notes.

With 9 botanicals plus, this drop is based on the Big Tree Classic Gin but much bolder and with an extra hint of Australia.

42% Alc Vol, Contemporary London Dry style gin with wormwood, blood orange, ruby grapefruit, lemon myrtle, pink peppercorns, green tea, vanilla, lavender, best served in a dry martini or G&T with Capi Dry or Fevertree Mediterranean, garnished with dehydrated blood orange or ruby grapefruit.

Made from Australia’s first commercial crop of Yuzu! The Yuzu is a Japanese citrus – a cross between a mandarin, grapefruit and lemon. It has four times the Vitamin C of a lemon and  very oily skin.

Settlers Yuzu gin has wonderfully intoxicating aromatics and fresh, racy finishing acidity.

Garnish with dehydrated orange!

A gin inspired by its surroundings. The orchard is put to good use with strawberries, almonds and lime flowers. It reflects a bright, sunny spring day with fruity notes that bloom from the glass and fresh herbal fragrances. The soft, sweet palate leaving you with a lingering finish.

Serve with a fresh strawberry to garnish.

Common in 18th-century England, it became rare until the “Cocktail Culture“ movement. Slightly sweeter than London Dry. Liquorice root provides subtle aniseed and sweetness. In addition, there’s cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. On the palate you get upfront spice, then sweetness, then aniseed and finishing with warmth from native pepper.

Perfect as a G&T garnished with fresh sage and a slice of lemon or try it for a perfect martini.

A classic gin of 9 botanicals, some organic and wild foraged. The bouquet reflects a juniper and coriander seed base. Smooth on the palate while still vibrant and slightly sweet. Hints of fruit and subtle citrus emerge. A slight spiciness and floral note from pepper-berry and leaf follows.

Enjoy it neat or on the rocks. Compliment with a splash of dry tonic and a garnish of citrus (lemon, lime, or orange).

A gin full of fresh ‘Judy’s Everbearing’ native finger limes and fresh ginger giving the gin it’s signature power and intensity. The finger lime highlights the Asian spices like coriander and star anise, and are complemented by the fresh ginger and also turmeric which makes it quite earthy.

The final result is aromatics of lime curd, pine needles and fragrant spices with a vanilla character pulling it all together.

Produced from the same spirit used to make this distillery’s award-winning whiskies. This lends weight, body and malt character you’ll appreciate from the first sip. The required juniper is richly textured with four native botanicals; lemon and anise myrtle, wattleseed and Tasmanian pepperberry.

Perfect on the rocks with a wedge of pink grapefruit, or in your next classic gin cocktail like an Old Fashioned or Negroni.

Inspired by Summer, this gin is bursting with lemon zest and piney freshness. Fresh lemons and thyme are vapour infused, extracting delicate and subtle flavours. Juniper and coriander for gin-like complexity. Orris and angelica root for depth and floral notes. Smash-able is an understatement.

Best drunk in a hammock, or roof top bar, or on Xmas Day, or any time this Summer. Garnish: lemon & thyme. Try in a Spritz: 50ml Aperol, 75 prosecco, 25 gin, splash of soda, lemon slice.

43% ABV. A spice driven gin, with a pugent juniper base. Flavoured by four different peppers, as well as cardamon, clove and cumin. Fresh citrus notes added from lemon and lime, with a crisp finish from the added cucumber. A bold gin, which makes a great “Red Snapper”, or a “Dirty Martini”. Serve with any of Lemon, Lime, Cucumber, Capsicum, Fresh Ginger, Orange, Mandarin in a Gin and Tonic.

43% ABV. A spice driven gin, with a pugent juniper base. Flavoured by four different peppers, as well as cardamon, clove and cumin. Fresh citrus notes added from lemon and lime, with a crisp finish from the added cucumber. A bold gin, which makes a great “Red Snapper”, or a “Dirty Martini”. Serve with any of Lemon, Lime, Cucumber, Capsicum, Fresh Ginger, Orange, Mandarin in a Gin and Tonic.