Taylor & Smith Dry Gin

Taylor & Smith Dry Gin 46% ABV

Taylor & Smith Dry Gin combines the fresh spirit of Tasmania’s ancient Huon Pine, iridescent abalone shell and pristine water. A nod to a London Dry, the Dry Gin features the four key botanicals of sage, abalone shell, Huon Pine needles and red grapefruit. Fresh sage is grown in the distillery garden and the shell is sourced on family abalone dives. Once cleaned, the shell is dried and broken into tiny pieces to infuse in the gin.

Abalone shell, used in Chinese medicine, is a calcium carbonate to neutralise the acids and adds a slight salinity. Huon Pine (Lagarostrobos franklinii) is a species of conifer native to Tasmania. It is found by the edge of rivers and is an incredibly slow growing, revered local timber. The needles provide pine notes that differ to juniper and add to the complexity of the dryness.

Try in a dry martini or with dry tonic and a sprig of rosemary.

Awards
Best Small Batch Spirit, Tasting Australia Spirit Awards, 2020
Gold - Gin, Tasting Australia Spirit Awards, 2020.

46% ABV

100ml & 500ml