Region: Australia

Australia’s gin scene is one of the most exciting in the world right now. Over the past decade, it has exploded with creativity, fueled by an adventurous spirit and a deep respect for the country’s incredible natural bounty. Distillers across the continent are using native botanicals—many found nowhere else on earth—to craft gins that are bold, distinctive, and unmistakably Australian.

Among the many standouts is Four Pillars, based in the Yarra Valley, which quickly became a global favorite thanks to its clever use of native ingredients like lemon myrtle and Tasmanian pepperberry, along with a strong commitment to sustainability that includes turning leftover botanicals into award-winning marmalade.

Up the coast in Sydney, Manly Spirits Co. brings a true taste of the ocean into their gins, infusing them with marine botanicals like sea lettuce and zesty finger lime to capture the essence of Australia’s coastal landscape.