Notoriously known for its whisky, Tasmanian gin is fast becoming the gin capital of Australia. From small to larger pockets – distillers around Tasmania are trying their hand at producing gin. It makes sense. Given whisky takes time to mature, gin provides distillers with a quicker cash-flow and the opportunity for glorious produce year-round.
What Makes Tasmanian Gin So Good?
Tucked away over the Bass Strait, Tasmania has good, wholesome clean air, water and rich soils. This makes for bold and flavoursome botanicals which are now being used in Tasmanian gins.
A common element you’ll find unique to Tassie gin is the pepperberry. Other botanicals include wattleseed, lemon myrtle and anise myrtle. True to seasons, many distilleries in Tasmania also offer seasonal gin such as orange blossom and saffron. So it doesn’t matter what time of year you visit, you’re sure to find something new to enhance your juniper-loving palate.
Looking for more gin distilleries across Hobart and Tasmania?
Your Tasmanian Gin Distillery Journey Starts in Hobart
Capturing the pristine conditions that make for world-class gin production throughout Tassie, why not start your gin-adventure in the heart of Hobart?
Lark Distillery paved the way for craft distilling in Tasmania, prompting the change in legislation that allowed for whisky distilling back in 1992. More recently, this evolved into the Gin distilling we know today. Being the oldest distillery in Tasmania, this is a great place to start your gin distillery journey.
Where Else to Find the Best Tasmanian Gin
Try a gin mimosa, grab yourself a beautiful Tassie cheese platter, and settle in for some favour sensations as you try gins across regional Tasmania.
You can now find a beautiful range of gins right across Tasmania. Want to check out other regions? Then search our wide-range of Gin Distilleries here, including areas such as:
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