Lawrenny Meadowbank Pink Gin /Tasmania/ 38.5% / 0.7l

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 estate has been owned by the Mace family, who have not only restored it to its former glory, but also built a small distillery to produce whisky, vodka and gin. Van Diemen's gin is inspired by the meadows, fields, gardens and orchards scattered around the estate, which provide some of its 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, while the Meadowbank Pink gin presented here also includes raspberries, blood oranges, coriander leaves, lemon thyme and hibiscus. The distillation is overseen by Joe Dinsmoor, whose CV includes, among others, Lark Distillery.

Lawrenny Meadowbank Pink carries a breath of spring floral freshness, citrus, red berries and herbs, while juniper plays a secondary role. The producer recommends serving it with Fever Tree Indian tonic and a slice of orange.