Gin
A quintessential refresher with tonic and also the base of a huge number of cocktails, the popularity of this remarkably versatile spirit continues to grow. A predominant aroma and flavour of juniper is key to gin, the rest of the ingredients and the methods of production aren't regulated. Which is where things get really interesting... Nicks Wine Merchants is the place in Australia to buy gin online. We import many lines directly and stock everything from the latest trending classifications to the finest Australian Gins. Undeniably the largest selection of Gin in Australia. Click here to learn more about Gin or subscribe to our Spirits and Liqueurs Email Newsletter to keep up to date with new arrivals, tastings, special offers and more.-
$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. -
$64.99 Bottle$779.88 Dozen- ABV 40%
Tasting note: 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. Perfect neat or try it with tonic and a peach garnish. 40% Alc./Vol. -
$79.99 Bottle$959.88 Dozen- ABV 41.5%
Originally from the West Perth based Hippocampus Distillery (launched in 2015), but now based in Melbourne and distilled by Boatrocker Brewers & Distillers and made in small batches, with 10 undisclosed botanicals in the mix, macerated overnight then distilled in a copper pot still. Tasting note: [Batch 9 tasted] Crystal clear. Spicy and fresh aromas of juniper, cardamom and cinnamon in the first pass with air contact emphasising lemon gelato, mineral and mandarine peel. Quite concentrated for the ABV with a lean, peppery juniper entry, followed by flavours of coriander seed, citrus peel and a warming spirit finish. Aftertaste of white pepper and juniper shows excellent staying power. 41.5% Alc./Vol. Other reviews... Batch 1 - Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2016. -
$69.99 Bottle$839.88 Dozen- ABV 40%
Tasting note: [Batch 5] Clear. Juniper and lemon mingle with interesting suggestions of cut grass, semi ripe blackberry, orris root and herbal tea–like notes. A medium-fresh style including flavours of juniper, dried grass and citrus cough lozenge, finishing well-rounded, zesty, gently warming with hints of cool mint, ginger, herbal tea and straw. 40% Alc./Vol. -
$64.99 Bottle$779.88 Dozen- ABV 42%
Tasting note: [Batch 11] Ginger snaps, pine, grapefruit and orange zest are subtly expressed in this medium bodied gin with appealing warmth, balance and texture. Ends on a gingery note. Recommended in a Negroni or a Gin Old Fashioned. 42% Alc./Vol. -
$79.99 Bottle$959.88 Dozen- ABV 42%
Tasting note: [Batch 07] Full, vibrant aromas include earthy juniper, citrus oils and hints of cardamon. Follows in an oily, silky, medium-spiced gin with light tangy citrus, fresh juniper and lingering fruitiness through the aftertaste. 42% Alc./Vol. -
$89.99 Bottle$1,079.88 Dozen- ABV 40%
With a label inspired by a love of art house cinema, this deep orange coloured gin is produced from a South Melbourne cellar using a modified copper pot still with a ‘bubble T’ column. Aside from its distinctive hue, the gin is described as "delicate, yet packing a punch" with botanicals such as Albanian juniper berries, blood orange peel, fresh navel oranges, dried orange peel, roasted fenugreek, coriander seeds, cardamom seeds, wormwood and angelica root combining for a complex, bitter-sweet flavour sensation. 40% Alc./Vol. -
$89.99 Bottle$1,079.88 Dozen- ABV 40.4%
Tasting note: The mandrake root or 'Mandragora Officiarum' is here blended with cucumber, mint and Albanian juniper. Coriander seed and liquorice root are added to the mix. The aroma offers moderate scents of juniper, citrus and hints of cucumber with a peppery lift. Intense and warming, there's rooty, earthy juniper-like flavours and frail cucumber notes through the spicy finish, but it's fairly fleeting. Try it with violet tonic water and a slice of cucumber. 40.4% Alc./Vol. -
$89.99 Bottle$1,079.88 Dozen- ABV 37.5%
Tasting note: Made using Albanian juniper and Fenugreek with the distillery's 'blood orange gin' as a base, at first pour this smells a little like orange cake but quickly develops aromas of meringue, vanilla and creamy soda, repeating in a liqueur-like delivery (think Pavlova less the fruit on top). The lack of juniper and the overt sweetness puts this in a sub category of liqueurs. Recommended with light tonic and a strawberry garnish. 37.5% Alc./Vol. -
$74.99 Bottle$899.88 Dozen- ABV 41.5%
A vision for a new gin distillery in Brunswick began to take shape after "a few too many negronis at a local bar". As disciples of the craft movement, proprietors, Dave Irwin and Matt Argus wanted to keep it small scale and local. They waited three years for their custom made, 230 litre Muller copper still to arrive from Germany. It uses a new technology which increases copper contact with the spirit to produce a more pure and aromatic distillate. The team also sought advice from Master Distiller, Anders Bilgram from Nordisk Branderi distillery in Denmark. "We knew we were getting closer to our final recipe, and that we were onto something, when Anders started requesting larger samples to be sent across the other side of the world." The first batch of Patient Wolf sold out in a matter of days via a crowd-funding website. A small volume from the second run is now being released to the retail market. Most botanicals are steeped overnight, including juniper, coriander seeds, cubeb pepper, orris root and tonka beans (native to South America). Ruby grapefruit and aniseed myrtle are infused in a botanical basket. Tasting note: [Batch 2 tasted] Flawless clarity. A strong nose that presents orris and liquorice root over hints of black pepper in the initial pass. Exposure accents coriander, citrus zest and juniper and ups the freshness. A silky entry leads into a viscous, pure, gently warming profile with creamy orris root, sage and coriander followed by a burst of piney juniper to finish. Subtle aftertaste of aniseed and white pepper. A lively, interesting and cleverly composed contemporary gin. 41.5% Alc./Vol.