Best Southern Australian Spirit Types
Best Southern Australian Spirits
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Settlers Yuzu Gin is a distinctive gin crafted by Settlers Spirits, a renowned Australian distillery. This gin is infused with yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit that is a hybrid between mandarin, grapefruit, and lemon. Yuzu is known for its high vitamin C content and aromatic, oily skin, which imparts a unique flavor profile to the gin. The gin offers intoxicating aromatics with fresh, racy finishing acidity, making it a versatile choice for various cocktails. It is recommended to garnish with dehydrated orange to enhance its citrus notes.
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O Gin is one of the signature products from Kangaroo Island Spirits (KIS), crafted to reflect the unique flavors of Kangaroo Island in South Australia. It is a contemporary dry gin, combining traditional botanicals with the native coastal daisy bush (Olearia axillaris), which imparts sweet and piney notes. O Gin pairs perfectly with premium tonics, fresh citrus garnishes, or as the base for classic gin cocktails like a Gin Martini or Negroni.
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The delicate pink blush of a cherub’s cheek. Aromas evoke a summer’s picnic on manicured lawns, hedonistic yet fresh. There’s nothing blousy, fusty or overblown here. Seductive true rose petal flavours hint at vanilla on the front palate, continuing with a rounded mouthfeel and warm finish.
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Full Circle Spirits' Botanical Vodka is a premium spirit that captures the essence of the Adelaide Hills through its smooth and creamy texture. Infused with handpicked botanicals such as olive leaf, rosemary, thyme, spring lavender, and peppermint gum, it offers delicate savory and floral notes. This vodka is versatile, suitable for sipping neat, over ice, or as a base in cocktails.
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36 Short Rakia is a handcrafted spirit produced by 36 Short Distillery in Virginia, South Australia. Drawing from a family recipe passed down through generations, this Rakia is crafted using locally sourced premium Shiraz grapes, distilled with star anise, and aged in American oak barrels. The result is a rich aroma with a full-bodied, smooth mouthfeel and a hint of spice, making it a unique and authentic representation of the traditional Balkan spirit.
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