324 products

Australian Gin

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    23rd Street Distillery Yuzu Gin (700ml)
    Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $82. 99
    Bottle
    $995.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    23rd Street's entry into the citrus gin segment features the trending Yuzu fruit, also the inspiration for several Japanese gins. The aim is to retain its delicious sweet, sour and bitter flavours in harmony with the freshness of juniper. In this example, fruit is gathered from a single Riverland orchard. Both highly fragrant Yuzu and Buddha's Hand fruit are incorporated whole, together with hand-peeled rind from Cara Cara and Blood Oranges. Added to the mix are juniper, chamomile and coriander plus Australian natives like cinnamon myrtle, pink peppercorn and strawberry gum. Suitably, the Artwork for this limited edition was created by local South Australian Artist, Claire Ishino. The inspiration being Japanese sunsets blending with the Australian landscape, and of course the Riverland Yuzu fruit. It's a simple but refreshingly vibrant spirit with a nice citrus tang and a spicy finish that will suit thirst-quenching G&Ts or enjoying straight up over ice. Due the natural oils, it may turn slightly cloudy when mixed. 43% Alc./Vol.

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    23rd Street Distillery Violet Gin (700ml)
    Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Tasting note: Distilled from sugarcane spirit, this striking ultra-violet gin employs butterfly peas steeped for eighteen hours to bestow its special tint. The floral soft nose accents lemon myrtle and home made lemonade. The palate is light and breezy with lime and low-key juniper, ending mildly peppery, lemony and medium fresh. Sensitive to pH, so the colour will change if you add tonic or lemon. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    23rd Street Distillery Signature Gin (700ml)
    Renmark, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $81. 99
    Bottle
    $983.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Twenty Third Street Distillery is the new incarnation of a century-old landmark at Renmark, in South Australia’s Riverland. Originally built by Chateau Tanunda in 1914 to take advantage of burgeoning local grape harvests, the distillery had a roller-coaster history, surviving a series of takeovers and mergers until it ceased production in 2002.

    When a pair of disused, South Australian-built copper pot stills were found at Berri Estate, a small team became determined to bring them back to life. The 7,500 litre capacity stills had their own story to tell, being x Hardy’s - at one stage responsible for producing the iconic Black Bottle brandy. Years of hard work running restorations and relocations has found these antiques once again fully operational at the original 23rd St premises producing brandy, whisky and gin.

    Tasting note: Made using ten botanicals including locally grown mandarines. Dazzling clarity with a brilliant silvery blush. Nosing finds medium-fresh aromas of juniper, lemon gelato, peppercorns and dried herbs. A light bodied, soft-textured gin with brisk flavours of piney-juniper, citrus peel, white pepper, liquorice root and suggestions of lime juice in the aftertaste. Clean but short. Relaxed easy drinking. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    36 Short Blood Orange Gin (500ml)
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 45%

    Made using home grown blood oranges, this award winning gin offers subtle aromatics of blood orange, Meyer lemon peel and trace juniper. The flavours are uncomplicated but fresh and keenly balanced, with well defined citrus as the keynote, backed up an oily-yet-zesty pith / peel finish that lingers. 45% Alc./Vol.

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    78 Degrees Desert Gin (700ml)
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 48%

    A contemporary, high ABV Aussie gin that you can drink neat. Well balanced & bold the style is citrus forward, soaked with three species of house roasted wattleseed creating a golden hue & allowing the roasted and toasty flavours of the Australian Desert to shine through. Recommended with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic garnished with dehydrated blood orange.

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    78 Degrees Sunset Gin (700ml)
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%
    Produced in small batches using grape spirit, this new 78 Degrees Gin is vapour distilled using a unique column and basket distillation method in order to retain delicate flavours and aromas. Botanicals include juniper, (fresh pine and resiny notes), Strawberry Gum (Leafy, herbaceous & strawberry characters), Bush Apple (Tannin, acid structure and floral notes) and Rosella (Floral with undertones of raspberry, rhubarb & plum). Try it in with Mediterranean Tonic garnished with Davidson Plums or Strawberries & Thyme.

    Tasting note: Very pale pink blush. Herbaceous aromas with brief air contact accenting piney juniper, white pepper and hints of semi-ripe berries. Light on entry, offering lemon, pine and tart berry flavours in a brisk, medium fresh, peppery delivery. Suggestions of celery, pine and musk confectionary through the warming aftertaste. Good length. Something a little bit different while retaining gin's traditional keynotes. 42% Alc./Vol.
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    Seven Seasons Green Ant Gin (700ml)
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%
    Traditionally sourced for their protein and medicinal benefits, Green Ants display vibrant flavours of Lime and Coriander. This unique bush tucker is hand harvested in the Northern Territory by the Motlop family of the Larrakia people. Other botanicals include Boobiala (Native Juniper), Finger Lime, Strawberry Gum, Lemon Myrtle and Pepper Berry

    Tasting note: Crystal clear. Lemonade gelato and lime juice over piney juniper. Air contact adds hints of white pepper and coriander. Soft, fluffy delivery is almost oily. Bright lemon-lime gelato flavours, mint leaf and warming spices to finish. 42% Alc./Vol.
    Animus Octet Fig Leaf Gin (700ml)
    Central Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    The newest Gin from this progressive Kyneton distillery is Animus’s riff on a London Dry Gin. Compared to their overproof core range of Gins, Octet lands at a more traditional 40% abv and is heavily pitched with juniper as opposed to the more citrusy profile of the Macedon Dry and friends. Here, the distillers have worked with eight botanicals, hence the name Octet. Alongside lemon, coriander seed and angelica, the inclusion of local, hand-harvested fig leaf and locally sourced first-press extra virgin olive oil speaks of Animus’s deep connection to their place. The result tastes as good as it looks. As always, the high standard of Animus’s ingredients and labour-intensive attention to detail are on full display. Expect big juniper flavours juxtaposed with sweet and spicy fig leaf, while the extra virgin olive oil provides a herbaceous, grassy edge and unctuous, silky weight. As always, the Animus team have threaded the needle well; it’s a beautifully balanced and flavourful Gin crafted with the trade in mind and sits comfortably in ‘first-pour’ position.

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    Animus Distillery Macedon Dry Gin (700ml)
    Central Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%
    Founded in 2015 by four friends, Animus Distillery soon outgrew its Fitzroy origins and is now located in central Victoria. Triple filtered, 100% Australian grain spirit is used and many of the botanicals (all vapour pressed in a 50L copper still) are grown on the property. During production botanical baskets are changed every few litres and the final ABV is kept relatively high in order to maximise flavours.

    Tasting note: Clear. Opening sniffs are moderately peppery / spirity with floral-yet-earthy scents of dried herbs (tarragon / lavender / thyme?) and white pepper over background citrus oils. Air contact adds green juniper and lime peel to the mix. A lively, concentrated, resinous delivery includes early juniper followed by an alluring mixed herb / pepper combo with distinct lime peel, subtle smokey cardamom, cinnamon and saffron at the finish. Concludes mildly oily, tongue tingling and medium long. A robust, full bodied style with a touch of Asia to it. 50% Alc./Vol.
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    Animus Distillery Davidsonia Gin (500ml)
    Central Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $110. 00
    Bottle
    $1320.00 Dozen
    This is sloe gin with a distinctly Australian intensity and character. Animus have employed a variation of their over-proofed Macedon Dry recipe as a base for steeping the Davidsonia plums, with the spicy warmth of this gin base complementing the rich and vibrant character of this unique fruit. Exquisite neat, with a dash of soda and a squeeze of lime, or in a range of distinctive fruit-driven gin cocktails. Note: ABV will vary from batch to batch.
    Extremely limited stocks.

    Tasting note: [Batch 1 tasted] Brilliant translucent pink. Lifted spice, ripe lemon and tart red berry aromas. Silky textured with a fabulous burst of tart berry, sour plum and pepper through the middle stage. Mildly herbal, peppery, junipery towards the finish. Late spice and citrus sweetness through the aftertaste. A beautifully composed take on traditional sloe gin.
    33.5% Alc./Vol.
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    Animus Distillery Arboretum Gin (700ml)
    Central Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%
    Tasting note: Perfect clarity. Robust aromas are earthy, dried herb-like offering white pepper, root-vegetable, thyme; air contact adds citrus-peel and crushed pine needle / menthol freshness. Final pass detects bay leaf, liquorice root and delicate cinnamon. Full bodied, concentrated attack. Leads with orange pith and lime peel followed by turmeric, cardamom, liquorice root and peppery juniper to finish. Ends dry, cool-mint like, spicy, invigorating. So much happening here. Fabulous new-world gin. 50% Alc./Vol.
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    Animus Distillery Ambrosian Gin (700ml)
    Central Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 50%
    Founded in 2015 by four friends, Animus Distillery soon outgrew its Fitzroy origins and is now located in central Victoria. Triple filtered, 100% Australian grain spirit is used and many of the botanicals (all vapour pressed in a 50L copper still) are grown on the property. During production botanical baskets are changed every few litres and the final ABV is kept relatively high in order to maximise flavours.

    Tasting note: Clear. Aromas of juniper at the piney, sappy end of the scale along with background orange pith / peel and muted peppers. 3-4 minutes of air contact emphasises spicy citrus oils (mandarin / orange) and adds a gingery warmth to the bouquet. Entry is moderately oily / creamy followed by a concentrated, citrus-led attack finishing with lemon verbena, faint ginger beer-like notes and lingering piney juniper adding freshness. Spiced-up yet well balanced new-world gin. 50% Alc./Vol.
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    Anther Cherry Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $95. 00
    Bottle
    $1140.00 Dozen

    Formally branded ARTEMIS, Anther's single-estate/seasonal limited edition is a take on the traditional Sloe style. Cherries are sourced from Simon Spreyton of Spreyton's orchards, a small family owned farm in Northern Tasmania. Their fruit is highly sought after in Asian markets where it commands a premium. Cherry season is between mid-December and mid-January, hence this release is annual. Production remains true to this distillery's garagiste approach - 200kg of cherries are stoned by hand (that's about 12,000 cherries!) then placed in holding tanks to macerate in gin. The vivid red liquid is then strained, diluted and a little sugar is added before bottling.

    Tasting note: [27% ABV/Vol. tasted] Slightly cloudy ruby red. Retains a piney, cool mint, lemony freshness through the cherry glace, blackcurrant and dried cranberry notes making for an enticing combination. Creamy cherry nectar and cranberry juice flavours over hints of black pepper and pine with late citrus and herbal tea notes lifting the finish. Nicely done; would love to see it at higher. Expect a light sediment.

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    Anther Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 44%
    Champion Gin at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards 2018.

    'Artemis' has been renamed 'Anther', after the part of a flower that holds pollen, the essential element for reproduction for botanicals.

    Hand distilled in small batches in Collingwood, Melbourne, this is a juniper forward, classic London dry style, complimented by Australian native botanicals. It's a spicy, savoury gin with a kick of citrus and a long finish of clove, nutmeg and ginger, bottled at a slightly higher strength than your average gin to give the botanicals extra punch. Great in a G&T, a perfect match with Vermouth in a Dry Martini or Negroni, and the spices in Anther emerge in citrus cocktails like the White Lady or Southside.

    Tasting note: Something special captured in the bouquet with a tangible creaminess to the "nose feel"; scents of green cardamom, citrus oils and coriander becoming pine-like with further air contact. Excellent freshness and lift. A creamy, delicately spicy delivery with bright juniper and coriander flavours and a tangy, citrus accented finish. Ends medium long, with lingering cool mint / pine and juniper freshness. 44% Alc./Vol.
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    Antipodes Organic Gin (700ml)
    AUSTRALIA
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 45%
    Australia's first certified organic gin. Triple distilled with native and traditional botanicals and cut back with pure Australian rainwater.

    Tasting note: Crystal clear. Attractive scents of lemon meringue / home made lemonade with subtle background notes of white pepper and pine needle. Creamy, semi-sweet lemon sorbet profile with a citrus accented finish and a medium long, gently spiced, faint juniper and lemonade aftertaste. 45% Alc./Vol.
    Applewood Distillery Alpine Gin (500ml)
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%

    An intense, juniper-forward spirit, 'Alpine' gin employs finger limes from the northern tablelands and pepper leaf from Alpine Victoria and Tasmania for added complexity.

    Notes from the producers... An intricate, unabashedly Australian dry gin with a native citrus core, alongside a piquant, unctuous earthiness and a soaring eucalypt freshness. An authentic reflection of the arid interior of Australia. 43% Alc./Vol.

    Applewood Distillery Gin (500ml)
    Adelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    ABV: 43%
    A Gin that accents the tart, bright green flavours of the Finger Lime and then gives a double-tap of savoury Desert Lime. In all, 25 individual botanicals play a part, with aromatic support delivered by Peppermint Gum Leaf, Saltbush, Wild Thyme, Pepperberry, Wattleseed, Anise Myrtle, Macadamia and of course - a solid dose of juniper.
    Archie Rose Bone Dry Gin (700ml)
    Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $89. 99
    Bottle
    $1079.88 Dozen
    ABV: 44%

    Created as a homage to gin’s foremost botanical, 'Bone Dry' showcases juniper’s raw power to deliver a hedonistic encounter with a bracingly dry finish. It's also the first gin from Archie Rose's new Banksmeadow Distillery, produced in 'one-of-a-kind' copper vacuum stills. Worth noting too that head distiller, Joe Dinsmoor, trained under the living legend, Bill Lark in Tasmania. You're in good hands with this release. 44% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... NOSE: A precise, focused and intense nose with a bounty of juniper aromas; fresh Christmas tree, spearmint, eucalyptus and fresh lime peel. Citrus peel supports the enormous juniper presence offering sherbert, fresh flowers and white grapefruit. PALATE: A massive arrival with swathes of citrus, pine and mint cascading across the palate with intensity and expressivity. FINISH: Fantastically persistent and focussed, showcasing a dovetailing of lime peel and herbaceous elements.

    Archie Rose Fundamental Spirits Straight Dry Gin (700ml)
    Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Under the umbrella title of 'Fundamental Spirits', comes a new range of 100% Australian vodka, gin and whisky created as an easy foundation for your favourite drinks. The Straight Dry Gin is cold distilled with sustainably sourced local and Australian ingredients. Botanicals include lemon myrtle, reclaimed orange peel, pink peppercorns, Roman chamomile and strawberry gum. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Notes from the producers... A complex nose with the evolving aromas of sappy pine, fresh thyme and lime zest and an aroma of freshly zested orange in the background with the faintest hint of waxy lemon. The palate has great precision yet generosity with a strong juniper backbone that is complemented by charred lemon, pineapple and grapefruit. A subtle floral character extends into the finish but is overcome by the pervasive juniper which pushes out into a long, dry and satisfying conclusion.

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    Archie Rose Distiller's Strength Gin (700ml)
    Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 52.4%
    A much-anticipated release for September 2016, designed to shine in mixed drinks and cocktails. This includes fifteen individually distilled botanicals (both native and imported) such as pears from Orange in greater western NSW, rose petals, elderflower and distilled honey from the distillery's rooftop beehives.

    Says Archie Rose manager Harriet Leigh, "We upped the botanicals in the gin so they'd be more pronounced and pack a punch in G&T or Negroni. But I've also enjoyed it in a Last Word, a Southside and a Tom Collins. I believe in thorough research."

    Tasting note: Clear. Intensely aromatic with a medley of white pepper, citrus peel, piney-juniper and background cardamom / coriander. Skillfully balanced, with a creamy, gently peppery attack and flavours of lemon meringue, pine needle, coriander and a vibrant, oily, spicy finish. Medium long. A juniper/ citrus forward style that's nicely integrated. 52.4% Alc./Vol.
    Australian Distilling Co. Melbourne Gin (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Melbourne is a city that celebrates the old and the new and whatever comes next, transcending traditions and transforming them into that elusive quality that is the city's charm. Distilled in Brunswick, this truly Melbourne spirit uses locally sourced, classic gin botanicals to create a multi layered, balanced blend including juniper, coriander, orris root, pepper, ginger and cinnamon. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    Autonomy Quandong Gin (500ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    Quandong, Tasmanian pepperberry and orange peels collected from market juicers are used to create this 'low food mile' gin. Brilliant brass gold in colour, the nose presents a finely tuned blend of figs, wine-soaked pears and orange oils, making this somewhat dry curacao-like. Flavour wise, it's more ginny and spicy, delivering a beautifully integrated combination of juniper, orange zest and peach with budding peel and pine freshness towards the finish. Think of it as Cointreau-meets-gin with an Aussie twist. Ty it with tonic and a peach garnish. 40% Alc./Vol.

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    Balcombe Coastal Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $94. 99
    Bottle
    $1139.88 Dozen
    ABV: 41%
    Tasting note: A winemaker's gin that includes a fascinating array of botanicals inspired by the Mornington Peninsula. These include foraged samphire, salt bush, wild fennel, Java long pepper and blood orange. Distilled by Garagiste Vintners in collaboration with The Craft & Co. Mildly cloudy with thick legs. Engaging aromas open earthy, then intensely herbal in the initial whiffs. Aeration adds an enticing splash of sea shore, fresh cut cedar, lemon peel, light juniper and spice. Silky, viscous and exceptionally smooth. Mid palate evokes flavours of kelp, citrus, coriander and potpourri. Finish rounds out delicately salty, citrus-peel-fresh and impressively long. A beautifully textured, coastal inspired gin. 41% Alc./vol.
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    Bass & Flinders Distillery Angry Ant Gin (700ml)
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $139. 99
    Bottle
    $1679.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Tasting note: [LOT 1 tasted] Perfect clarity showing considerable viscosity. Dryish bouquet captivates with intriguing fruity aromas reminiscent of Maraschino cherries, fresh prunes, rhubarb tart or semi-ripe nashi pear. Second pass ups the vibrancy and introduces citrus peel, pine needle, sap and balsa-wood like notes. Feather light on entry, developing with a medium bodied, restrained piney / sappy profile and a powerful lemon cough lozenge surge that surprises for this ABV. Ends poised and lively with suggestions of liquorice root, lemon grass, eucalyptus oil and late Vapo-rub in the aftertaste. Exceptionally long. A highly creative, idiosyncratic expression that pushes the boundaries of what gin can be. 40% Alc./ Vol.
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    Bass & Flinders Gin Wild & Spicy Gin (700ml)
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    Tasting note: Produced from 10 botanicals. Crystal clear. Intense aroma features scents of crushed eucalyptus leaf and pine needle becoming more juniper focused after exposure. Good concentration with mildly peppery, juniper and eucalyptus leaf flavours, feather-light towards the tingly, spicy finish and trailling off with a subtle juniper and citrus peel fade. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    Bass & Flinders Distillery Soft & Smooth Gin (700ml)
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    A new Australian gin from the Mornington Peninsula, vapour distilled in small batches.

    Tasting note: Crystal clear. The floral aroma includes scents of fresh lemon peel, coriander and juniper. Entry is water like, intensifying to moderate concentration by mid palate which is, as the label suggests, satin textured and eminently accessible with its balanced juniper, citrus zest and pepper focus. Finish is bone dry, squeaky clean and in the leaner, lighter range. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    Bass & Flinders Distillery Monsoon Gin (700ml)
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    An exotic blend of 8 botanicals including lemongrass and coriander.

    Tasting note: Crystal clear. Frail opening aroma gains intensity after a short breathe to yield an attractive lemongrass and coriander accented bouquet with a delicately peppery edge. An exotic amalgam of lemon grass, lozenge and a late ginger flourish makes for a delightful twist on the palate. Outstanding length. Finishes more ginger beer like. A terrific ingredient for Asian inspired cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    Big Tree Elegant Dry Gin (700ml)
    Macedon, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%
    This is Big Tree's 'traditional' gin created to make a well-rounded G&T. In short, a classic shout out to the London Dry style.

    Tasting note: [Batch 2] Superb vibrancy and lift to the aromas of lemon myrtle, middling juniper, cadamom(?) as well as some earthier, root-like undertones. Remarkably full bodied, creamy and spiced-up for the ABV in a seamless delivery that mirrors the fabulous bouquet. Concludes citrusy, warming, vivacious. Great new gin. 42% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Bronze Medal San Francisco World Spirits Competition
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    Big Tree Claude Navy Strength Gin (700ml)
    Macedon, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 58%
    Big Tree Distillery was established by a gin-loving husband and wife team devoted to bringing you truly home-grown spirits from the Macedon Ranges in Victoria. Three gins are on offer - 'Seasonal', 'Elegant Dry' and a Navy Strength edition named 'Claude'. All are created using (mostly) local ingredients and fresh rainwater from the farm. Where possible the team pick and forage some of the more interesting botanicals as locally as possible with the help of a gin loving botantist. Bottled at high ABV, Claude includes a touch of Southern Sassafras foraged from the Victorian mountains.

    Tasting note: [Batch 2] Super-dense and juniper-heavy on the nose; pine forest floor, orris and liquorice root as well as hints of grapefruit and dried herbs. Never lets up. Huge yet impeccably balanced in an intense citrus / juniper / herbal and liquorice accented attack with Fisherman's Friend rounding off a cascade of profound ginny flavours. Ends oily, peppery, prolonged. Tremendous stuff. 58% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Double Gold Medal, World Spirits Competition.
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    • Organic
    Blind Tiger Organic Mandarin Gin (700ml)
    AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42.7%

    Organically grown “Dancy” and “Imperial” mandarins from the Riverland are the keynote in the latest addition to the Blind Tiger range. Getting the formula just right involved a balancing act. Fruit was peeled and kept in varietal batches. One third was soaked fresh overnight in organic spirit then distilled as a separate run. The remaining peel was air dried above the pot stills and then distilled in small batches. The drier Imperial mandarin distillates were blended together, as were the two Dancy distillates creating two different styles of mandarin concentrates. Selected amounts of both were then blended together with the six botanicals that make up Blind Tiger's London Dry. The resulting gin has a bouquet redolent of mandarin pith and peel, leaning into sharper piney juniper notes after air contact. That's repeated in a wonderfully creamy, round, mouth-filling delivery where the citrus oils take centre stage; Tangy peel and pepper add the perfect amount of zest and zing to the finish. Because the juniper is almost completely phased out, it's more like a curaçao than a gin. A novelty for afficionados, more of a treat for fans of citrus liqueurs. Serve neat over ice, with soda or tonic with a twist of orange peel or mandarin. 42.7% Alc./Vol.

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    Blind Tiger Organic London Dry Gin (700ml)
    South Australia, AUSTRALIA
    $78. 99
    Bottle
    $947.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42.7%

    An Australian gin from a company better known for world class brandies - Angoves. Made using hand harvested, organically grown botanicals including juniper berries, coriander root, angelica root and summer savory, all distilled together in a traditional small still to create an aromatic infusion in organic wheat spirit. As of 2023, this gin sports a new recipe and the label now states "London Dry". An increase in the citrus component provides more lift on the nose and palate. The aromas are pure and true to style with juniper, citrus peel, white pepper and a slightly nutty character following in a medium bodied, creamy delivery, echoing the bouquet and building spicy warmth as it goes. Coriander seed, pepper and tangy peel round off a fresh, lip smacking finish, with piney juniper and more citrus oils in tow. If you're curious about the name, in the 1920’s Prohibition Era a “Blind Tiger” was an establishment known to illegally sell alcohol. Awarded a silver medal at the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition. 42.7% Alc./Vol.

    First batch tasted 2015... Clear. Opens with restrained, drier styled aromas of juniper, lemonade and hints of blackpepper. Light and soft entry builds towards a juniper, citrus peel, coriander seed and pepper accented finish. Ends medium long, with spices balancing the whole and carrying the aftertaste. 88 points

    Boatrocker Raspberry Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    For this Aussie take on Sloe gin, whole raspberries were macerated for one week in Boatrocker's 'Original' recipe, adding a vibrant pink hue and luscious raspberry character to the spirit. Strawberry gum and earl grey tea were distilled to complement the raspberries resulting in a modern twist for a classic G&T, garnished with fresh or freeze-dried raspberries. Other botanicals include juniper, coriander, orris, angelica, almonds and lemon. 40% Alc./Vol.

    Boatrocker Original Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 41.5%

    Juniper-forward with floral and citrus highlights, Boatrocker's 'Original' combines contemporary botanicals alongside traditional ingredients. Batch distilled in a small Melbourne distillery in Braeside, it works in a classic G&T, garnished with a wedge of pink grapefruit or in an original martini. Botanicals include juniper, coriander, orris, angelica, green cardamom, lavender, almonds, pink grapefruit, lemon, strawberry gum and pepperberry. 41.5% Alc./Vol.

    Boatrocker Jungle Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%

    Inspired by the flavours of South East Asia. the team at Boatrocker distill fresh makrut (kaffir) lime leaves, ginger, lemongrass and kumquats alongside more traditional ingredients such as juniper, coriander, angelica and orris. Jungle Gin's bright aromatics work with a dry tonic garnished with a lime leaf, and equally well in any citrus-forward cocktail. 42% Alc./Vol.

    Brogan's Way Hearts Afire Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%

    A modern dry gin boasting a complex balance of nutmeg, cloves and aniseed myrtle blended with sweet orange peel, lilli-pilli and cassia.

    Notes from the producers... A warming spice driven gin with a unique balance of savoury Australian native botanicals and aromatic winter spices. Sweet orange peel, native strawberry gum and macerated lilli-pilli offers a gentle yet full bodied sweet backbone, which is warmed by the fragrant spicy notes of aniseed myrtle, cloves, nutmeg and cassia. Hot green cardamom and black peppercorn are carried through in the long nutty and coffee-like finish provided by the soft oils of native roasted wattle seed. A balanced savoury spice gin with a long warm finish. Great in a spicy negroni or red snapper and even better in a strong G&T – garnish with a twist of orange. 42% Alc./Vol.

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    Brogan's Way Everyday Salvation Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%
    A classic dry style with strawberry gum, cinnamon myrtle and native pepper berries lending an Australian edge. Gin queen, Catherine Childerley ranked it in her top ten Australian gins for 2018.

    Tasting note: Similar to the Evening Light aromatically, only more expressive; hints of strawberry gum and curry leaf through the juniper. Very pure, silky delivery with attractive juniper, citrus peel and budding spices through the finish. Nice length and freshness. 42% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... For me, it was a dead heat between Royal Blood and Every Day Salvation, as my favourite, but in the end I picked the Every Day Salvation. It’s a classic dry gin, with subtle use of Australian botanicals that don’t overpower the juniper backbone. - theginqueen.com
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    Brogan's Way Evening Light Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%
    Simon and Brogan Carr join a small but growing number of inner city suburban distillers servicing Melbourne's Richmond neighborhood. From their bar / distillery set up in an old mechanics workshop, they've created three signature gins: A juniper-forward dry style dubbed Everyday Salvation, a slightly more contemporary style called Evening Light, and a navy strength edition called 'Royal Blood'. Brogan Carr is qualified as a medical laboratory scientist, and says she didn‘t expect to become a distiller. ”I love the precision of science and investigative nature, but working in labs wasn’t enough”. She retrained as a distiller, finishing a Master of Science Brewing & Distilling at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Brogan’s three gins are designed to appeal to different gin drinkers. Evening Light is a fresh and fruity style, made with mangos and raspberries and organic white grapefruit juice alongside more traditional botanicals. Brogan says it's her 'easy drinker'.

    Tasting note: Creamy scents of cardamom, orris root and chamomile(?) with hints of lemon peel over background juniper and pepper. Light to medium bodied with a soft entry and attractive flavours of grapefruit, delicate juniper and white pepper. Breezy, fresh and warming. Ends satisfyingly crisp, minerally and dry. 42% Alc./Vol.

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    Brogan's Way Royal Blood Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $99. 99
    Bottle
    $1199.88 Dozen
    ABV: 57.2%
    This is Brogan’s navy strength gin, made with cardamom, rosemary, bay leaf, Australian sea parsley, saltbush and roasted wattle seed.

    Tasting note: The racehorse in the collection, with more depth and power all round.The spice-shop bouquet evokes curry leaf, cardamom, white pepper and hints of liquorice root through the juniper. Creamy and concentrated attack is also nicely balanced; a melting pot of citrus and cardamom followed by vibrant peppers, a touch of liquorice root and lemon thyme to finish. Powerful, full-flavoured gin with a moreish mouthfeel. 57.2% Alc./Vol.
    Brogans Way Strawberries & Cream Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 38%
    For their strawberry gin, Brogan's Way have collaborated with Melbourne fruit liqueur producer, 'Marionette'. Strawberries were sourced from the Yarra Valley, then macerated with Brogan's classic dry gin. A final touch sees the spirit spiced with pepperberry and basil. It's the perfect gin for a tall cocktail on a long day. 38% Alc./Vol.
    Brookies Shirl the Pearl Cumquat Gin (700ml)
    New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 37.7%
    A seasonal Gin with uplifting, zesty characteristics and refreshing waves of orange blossom. Named after the distiller's grandmother 'Shirley', aka ‘Shirl the Pearl’ who was an adventurer, skier, and one of Australia’s first female pilots. She also made a mean bootleg Cumquat Gin! To create this contemporary version, locally grown cumquats are steeped in Brookies Dry Gin for several months. 37.7% Alc./Vol.
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    Brookies Byron Gin (700ml)
    New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 46%
    Co-founder, Eddie Brook struck up a friendship with legendary Scotch Whisky distiller, Jim McEwan of Bruichladdich fame during one of Jim's tours around Australia. At the time, Eddie was Australian distributor for Bruichladdich's whiskies and Gin (The Botanist). McEwan was coaxed out of retirement and joined Eddie and his family to launch Brookie’s gin in Northern New South Wales. Named "Cape Byron Distillery", the operation runs a 2000 liter Tassie-made copper pot still. Brookies employs 26 botanicals, 18 of which are native to Australia: Sunrise finger limes from Byron Bay, kumquat, blood lime, aniseed myrtle, cinnamon myrtle, White Aspen, riberry, the young leaves of the lilly pilly leaf, macadamia nut, native raspberries from Brook Farm, Dorrigo pepper leaf, river mint and native ginger. Traditional botanicals include juniper, coriander, cassia, angelica and orris root.

    Tasting note: Crystal clear. Pure, rounded aromas of citrus peel and lemon thyme followed by woody juniper, pepper, coriander and minty freshness. Five minutes adds hints of raspberry. Creamy textured with a concentrated yet keenly balanced profile; lively with piney juniper upfront, followed by dried herbs and pepper. Hints of macadamia late in the aftertaste? The lingering spiciness and the overall length is quite something. Nicely done. 46% Alc./Vol.

    Other reviews... Gold Medal. San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017
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    Brookies Byron Slow Gin (700ml)
    New South Wales, AUSTRALIA
    $73. 99
    Bottle
    $887.88 Dozen
    ABV: 26%
    A welcome (albeit limited) addition to the Brookies range, is this "Slow" gin, in the style of English sloe. The point of difference here is that Davidson Plums are used instead of sloe berries. Considered a bush delicacy, the plum is indigenous to the Byron region and is packed with vitamins and minerals.The plums are steeped in Brookie’s Gin for several months. The maceration is diluted to 26% ABV with Mount Warning spring water.

    Tasting note: Brilliant copper. Attractive, medium dry aromas suggesting quince paste, plum jam and raisins over muted juniper and white pepper. A juicy-yet-dry, pleasantly tart, plum and red berry flavoured gin with trace pepper in the finish. Delicious Summer sipping, but would be even better at a higher ABV. Keep it simple with soda or just ice. 26% Alc./Vol.
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    Cedar Fox Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $79. 99
    Bottle
    $959.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%

    NB: Alc./Vol. may vary from batch to batch.

    Cedar Fox is a new start up micro distillery located in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. The concept began in 2010 with Craig Westwood's transitioning from an award winning home brewer to his first professional gig at the White Rabbit Brewery. A stint with the New World Distillery fortified his passion for spirits. Gin and Oak aged Gin are currently on offer, with other products in the pipeline.

    Tasting note: [40% Alc./Vol. batch tasted] Botanicals include juniper, coriander seed, Lebanese cucumber, Sichuan peppercorn and rosemary. Crystal clear. Medium fresh aromas include muted juniper, delicate white pepper and dried herbs. Follows through with a medium bodied, juniper and citrus peel profile and a peppery, tangy, citrus sorbet and piney juniper finish. Light easy drinking. 

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    Cedar Fox Barrel Aged Gin (700ml)
    Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $94. 99
    Bottle
    $1139.88 Dozen
    ABV: 44%

    NB: Alc./Vol. may vary from batch to batch.

    Tasting note: [44.5% Alc./Vol. batch tasted] Matured for 4 months in x whisky barrels. Pale straw gold. More lifted than the London Dry with hints of vanilla and lemon butter over juniper and white pepper. A silky, well rounded profile with creamy juniper, butter menthol lozenge and a vibrant, spicy finish.

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    Bass & Flinders Distillery Cerise Gin (500ml)
    Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $84. 99
    Bottle
    $1019.88 Dozen
    ABV: 40%
    A low-key juniper style with subtle hibiscus and orange blossom aromas blended with locally sourced cherries and raspberries infused in a grape based spirit.

    Tasting note: Translucent pale pink. A sweet smelling spirit with lifted raspberry jube and glace cherry aromas and hints of Turkish Delight. Medium fresh entry includes raspberry tea and muted pine, sweetening with notes of raspberry sorbet, confectionary and faint juniper in the aftertaste. Balanced, tangy and warming to finish. A fun contemporary gin for Summer cocktails. 40% Alc./Vol.
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    Darling Distillery Gin (700ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $74. 99
    Bottle
    $899.88 Dozen
    ABV: 42%

    Founders Karlos Gudic, Sean Waddingham and Ben Evans renovated Clifton Hill's 130-year-old Royal Hotel in 2020, making room for a 300-litre still that currently makes two gins. 'Darling Gin' is their classic London Dry, distilled with locally sourced botanicals like rosemary, oranges, green tea, lemongrass and pepperberry. Aromatically, it's bright and citrus-driven hinting at lime zest and grapefruit, with coriander, white pepper, juniper and dried herbs in tow. Those notes lead into medium-intense flavours of Meyer lemon and honey yoghurt, ending in a linear, peel-fresh, piney finish with lingering spices. This elegant, drier-styled gin is also surprisingly powerful at 42%.

    GOLD  -  Australian Gin Awards 2021 - Classic Dry Gin

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    Darling Distillery Coffee Gin (500ml)
    Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
    $64. 99
    Bottle
    $779.88 Dozen
    ABV: 38%

    This Melbourne specialty involves a week-long maceration of cacao nibs, hazelnuts and wattleseeds in the distillery's Darling Gin, blended with cold-drip coffee from Abbotsford’s Coffee Supreme and the natural sweetness of dates. Not sweet enough to be a liqueur, and with none of the traditional botanical notes associated with gin, the focus is on rich espresso coffee and intensely fruity dark chocolate flavours. Beneath that - and where the gin does become apparent - is the finish, adding a citrus and pepper lift that works to relieve the mid-palate sweetness. It's a bit of a stretch to call it gin, but it is better than many coffee liqueurs. Serve neat on ice with a thin slice of orange or shaken martini style. 38% Alc./Vol.

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    Dasher + Fisher Meadow Gin (500ml)
    Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
    $69. 99
    Bottle
    $839.88 Dozen
    ABV: 45%

    The Dasher + Fisher label is named for the two rivers that run from the mountains to the pristine coast of Tasmania’s north-west. Together they form the water supply for three very different gins created by George Burgess at the Southern Wild Distillery. “Meadow” is the most popular in the range and includes fifteen botanicals such as oranges, wild Tasmanian herbs and flowers as well as sage, cardamon, wild fennel, lavender, bay leaf, rosemary and juniper.

    Tasting note: Clear. Intense aromas of white pepper, lime juice, woody juniper and potpourri. Follows through with flavours of pepper/dried herbs and orange peel. Finishes spicy, peppery, warm and with excellent persistence. Lovely texture. Great new gin. Recommended in a G&T garnished with a slice of ruby grapefruit or in a negroni. 45% Alc./Vol.

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