Australia is now one of the leading gin-making countries, home to some of the most awarded distilleries in the world. With many unique environments and ingredients found nowhere else on the planet, Aussie gin truly captures the essence and flavours of the island continent. In this pack, the Gin Loot experts have picked six of the best, showcasing the quality and diversity of spirits produced in our own backyard.

Ms Gina is a collaboration between Anther Spirits and the Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation, with proceeds from the sale of every bottle of Ms Gina directly supporting the crucial funding of research and programs of the Australian Gynaecological Cancer Foundation. She is sweet with a fizz of orange sherbet and raspberry. A bright citrusy nose with a smooth mouthfeel and subtle warm spice finish. Botanicals: Juniper Macedonian, Coriander green, Cassia Chips, Orris Root, Angelica, Cloves–Associated with vaginal health, Grapefruit peel–contains selenium for healthy ovaries, Eucalyptus Citriodora, Blood orange–for the linkage with blood, lemon myrtle, ginger– used in traditional medicine for healthy fallopian tubes, Finger Lime, Liquorice root, Red clover–Associated with reduction in Menopause symptoms, Royal jelly-for all us Queens, Damiana–used as a traditional aphrodisiac, Raspberry leaf-used when pregnant for a strong uterus, Cranberry-general vaginal health, Rose petals, Honey, Pea Flower-the Latin name is Clitoria ternatea.

Juniper, Exalted A classically resinous, vibrant and juniper rich Australian gin. Amplified with bright native citrus alongside altitudinal sweet spice and waxy petrichor, reminiscent of old-growth Hinoki. A celebration of the rarefied air that is the Australian mountainscape. How We Drink It Perfect in your quintessential gin and tonic with a slice of fresh lime, or build an amazing French 75. Made for evenings under the stars, milestones and classic Champagne.

Ooray Native Plum Gin is a colour take on the Botanic Australis recipe, with heightened addition of strawberry gum to compliment the rich Ooray (Davidson's Plum) flavour. the gin is steeped on Ooray Native plums to achieve a truly Australian experience. On the nose vibrant strawberry gum and sherbet with a rich and velvet plum jam, raspberry sorbet palate. Great with a splash of soda.

Mt Compass Gin is produced from Australian grown grain distilled in small batches using a carefully chosen blend of traditional and indigenous botanicals - Juniper, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon and Lemon myrtle. This selection provides us with a perfectly balanced yet complex Gin that is both elegant and aromatic , ideally suited to be enjoyed traditionally mixed with Tonic and a slice or wedge of lime or used in your favourite cocktail.

The Craft & Cos Collingwood Dry Gin is an ongoing conversation with the seasons. We are always juniper forward, true London dry style, with native and traditional botanicals.

Billy Goats, our Queensland Gin is a small batch, handcrafted using a unique selection of Old and New World Botanicals. We have combined Australian Wheat spirit with gently soaked Juniper, the freshness of Ruby Red Grapefruit, Lemon Myrtle and Native Australian Finger Limes for a vibrant citrus burst. We were looking for a very approachable Gin that had enough citrus for a refreshing burst, but also with enough subtle botanicals to give complexity and depth. Enjoy straight up, with tonic, with soda, or in a cocktail.

Distilled by Brogan herself, Everyday Salvation Gin is her Australian twist on the classic dry gin we all know. 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. Tasting Note A Juniper forward punchy Australian Dry style gin. The dry citrus hit of coriander seeds is accentuated by organic white grapefruit peel, providing fresh zesty qualities of citrus with subtle hints of bitter lemon. Floral top notes of lavender, rose and orris root, with earthy undertones from angelica root presenting on the nose. The Australian native botanicals of sweet strawberry gum and hot pepper berry linger on the finish which is elongated by the nuttiness of roasted native wattle seed.

Ink Gin gets its unique colour from the deep natural infusion of petals from an exotic blue flower. Its even more remarkable, when mixed with tonic and it turns from its lustrous blue to a remarkable blush pink. A premium dry gin made with 13 organic botanicals, including a mix of traditional and Australian natives. Like all true gins, juniper berries are the largest botanical component, however 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, licorice root and lemon peel. Like a pinch of salt, these minor ingredients are critical to the end result adding perfume, body and balance.