Product description
Lawrenny is a picturesque Tasmanian homestead situated on the Derwent River, approximately an hour's drive north-west of Hobart.
Its original owner was Edward Lord, who raised cattle and sheep, wheat, barley and hops on 80,000 acres of the estate. Since 1991, the Mace family has owned the estate, who not only restored it to its former glory, but also built a small distillery to produce whiskey, vodka and gin. Van Diemen's gin is inspired by the meadows, fields, gardens and orchards scattered around the estate and providing some of the botanicals. These include strawberries, almonds, fennel, lime blossoms, dried citrus peel and local herbs. The formula also includes juniper berries, coriander seeds and angelica root. Distillation is overseen by Joe Dinsmoor, whose CV includes Lark Distillery. In 2019, Lawrenny Van Diemen's Gin won a gold medal at the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco.
Lawrenny Van Diemen's is a very "refreshing" gin, in whose aromatic and flavor bouquet the sweetness of berries and citrus is perfectly balanced by juniper berries, pine needles and fresh herbs. The producer recommends serving it with Mediterranean tonic and fresh strawberries.