Australian gin has exploded onto the scene and it’s unlike anything you’ll find overseas. What makes it stand out is the incredible range of flavours thanks to our native botanicals including lemon myrtle, finger lime, wattleseed, and even things like pepperberry and river mint. There’s a real Aussie sense of adventure, with distillers always pushing the boundaries and capturing the wild, diverse spirit of the landscape in every bottle.

You’ll spot everything from gins with big, bold citrus, florals and spice, through to those ocean-inspired drops with saline notes from local kelp or sea parsley. Some are even barrel-aged for a bit of extra depth, taking gin firmly out of just-the-mixer territory and into something truly crafted and refined.

It’s not just about being different for the sake of it, the flavours genuinely work. A classic Aussie G&T with a gin built off native citrus or bush spices pops with freshness, while heavier, more savoury styles are brilliant in a Martini or Negroni. There’s also no shortage of fun: try Four Pillars’ Shiraz-infused gin for something totally unique or go tropical with a bottle hailing from Queensland’s Far North.