16 Best Australian Gins: London-Dry to Flavoured | Man of Many

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Best Australian Gins at a Glance

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1. Never Never Distilling Co. Triple Juniper Gin

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2. Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin

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3. Archie Rose Distilling Co. Signature Dry Gin

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4. Manly Spirits Australian Dry Gin

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5. Forty Spotted Australian Gin

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6. Poor Toms Sydney Dry Gin

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7. Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz

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8. Applewood Australian Gin

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9. Brookie’s Byron Dry Australian Gin

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10. Patient Wolf Melbourne Dry Gin

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11. Adelaide Hills Distillery 78˚ Classic Gin

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12. Young Henrys Noble Cut

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13. Hickson Road Australian Dry Gin

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14. Never Never Distilling Co. Ginache

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15. The Melbourne Gin Company Dry Gin

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16. Brunswick Aces Spades Blend Gin

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What is Gin?

To say that gin is an interesting, unique spirit is a ridiculous understatement. While most spirits (except intentionally flavourless vodka) are distilled and then aged to add flavour (rum, tequila, and various whisk(e)ys among other spirits), gin gets its flavour from being infused with various herbs and botanicals. This is where some drinkers turn away from gin . If they do, they’re really missing out. While vodka offers a base for cocktails without intentionally very little flavour, gin is crafted purely for the herbal, floral, and fruity flavours it will bring to your favourite cocktails. Read More

How is Gin Made?

Similar to vodka, gin is made by distilling a neutral grain alcohol from grapes, wheat, barley, or some other fruit or grain. Here’s where it deviates from vodka though. It’s then infused with herbs and botanicals, and fruits like juniper berries, orange peels, coriander, and angelica root. Read More

Where is Gin Made?

While gin has a long history in places like The Netherlands and the United Kingdom, it’s made in all corners of the globe. While not often thought of historically as a gin destination, Australia has become a great country to be a gin drinker in the last decade or so with many craft and artisanal distilleries cranking out amazing, noteworthy gins. Add to that, Australia is starting to become known as a gin destination all over the world after capturing some of the biggest awards at the 2022 World Gin Awards. Read More

Rise of Australian Gin

With just about every distillery and their cat (it’s a thing) making at least one expression, with many offering seasonal limited releases and barrel-aged examples, if you’re not already drinking the stuff then now’s the time to start. And ‘I got really drunk on it once when I was a teenager and now I can’t touch the stuff’ is not a valid excuse. Read More

Types of Gin

While London Dry is by far the most commonly seen gin, there are actually five types of gin. Each presents its own challenges, subtle differences and stylistic choices, so if you want to make the most of your gin-drinking experience, it’s key that you know what to look for. Here are the five types of gin to put on your radar. Read More

London Dry

There’s no more well-known gin style than the classic London dry. It gets its name because of where it originated as well as the flavour profile. There are also specific rules pertaining to what exactly a London dry gin is. To be included in this category, it must start with an agriculturally created base spirit, it must be distilled to at least 96 percent ABV, no herbs, botanicals, fruits, or flavors can be artificial or synthetic, and all of the ingredients must be added during the distillation process. Read More

Plymouth

Plymouth-style gin gets its name because it’s a very geographically specific style. Like Cognac can only be produced in and around Cognac, France, Plymouth-style gin can only be distilled in Plymouth, England. It’s known for its similar flavour profile to London dry gin. The difference is that the base ingredients are different, and it’s known to be even drier. Read More

Old Tom

Popular in the 1800s, Old Tom-style gin largely disappeared until contemporary craft distillers brought it back. Often time (but not always), it’s aged to add depth of flavour. Regardless of aging, it’s known for its much sweeter flavour profile than its London dry gin counterpart. It’s less juniper driven and has a similar flavour profile to the popular Dutch spirit genever. Read More

Genever

Also spelled jenever, genever is a Dutch-born spirit that gets its primary flavour from the liberal use of juniper berries. Even though it tastes like gin, technically it isn’t a gin. Genever can only be produced in The Netherlands or Belgium. It’s a blend of two different spirits. The first is a whisky-like spirit made with wheat, corn, and rye. The second spirit is a neutral grain spirit flavoured with juniper. Other herbs and botanicals can be added, depending on the recipe. All you really need to know is that genever is like someone added white whisky to their favourite gin. Read More

Alternatives to Australian Gin

If you’re not quite aboard the Australian gin train, or you’re just looking to find out which international spirit tickles your fancy, why not check out some of our other drinks articles? Read More

How Man of Many Chose the Best Australian Gins

With more than 10 years of experience reviewing beer, wine and spirits, Man of Many’s team of editors has selected a list of the best gin. Additionally, author Christopher Osburn has more than 15 years of experience writing about alcohol and lifestyle topics across the globe. As our resident drinks expert, is the perfect person to unpack this mixture of flavours. Read More

Australian Gin FAQs

What is the most awarded Australian gin? Four Pillars is the most-awarded gin brand in Australia and one of the most awarded in the world. It was named Distiller of the Year at the 2022 World Gin Awards. But Never Never Distilling Company’s Triple Juniper Gin Export Strength was named the World’s Best London Dry Gin. What are the five types of gin? While there are myriad different kinds of gin, the five main types are London dry (the gin you’re most likely aware of), New World (known for using a long list of herbs and botanicals), Plymouth (known for being drier than London dry gin and can only be produced in Plymouth, England), Navy Strength (named because of its imbibement by the British Royal Navy, it’s known for its high proof of 114 and above), and Old Tom (aged or un-aged, it’s known for its much sweet flavour profile than London dry gin). What is the oldest gin distillery in Australia? With its founding in 2006 by Jon and Sarah Lark, Kangaroo Island Spirits was Australia’s first dedicated gin distillery. Located in Cygnet River, Kangaroo Island. This award-winning distillery produces gin, vodka, and a variety of liqueurs. Its success paved the way for the influx of award-winning, high-quality gins of today. Read More

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