Bellarine Spirits Signature Gin

Floral notes of elderflower and lavender distinguish Bellarine Spirits Signature Gin, made on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula and bottled at 39% ABV. The producer presents it as a smooth, light-flavoured ginFlavoured ginGin with flavourings, often fruity, added after distillation. It may be coloured and lightly sweetened.GlossarySee Flavoured gin gins on a classic juniper base. That combination gives the recipe an accessible direction: familiar botanical dryness, accompanied by a softer floral aroma and a clear sense of place on the coast of Victoria.

Dry · Floral · Herbal

Lavender brings a fresh, dry floral aroma, while elderflower contributes a softer and more rounded impression. Juniper keeps both notes grounded in gin, adding a resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary edge that prevents the flowers from becoming overly perfumed.

On the palate, the floral notes stay light and the juniper-ledJuniper-forwardA classic profile where juniper clearly dominates, with resinous, piney notes.Glossary base gives them definition. The 39% strength carries the aromas without making the drink feel heavy.

The finish is smooth and lightly botanical, returning to juniper beneath the floral notes. This balance works well in a simple long drink, where a restrained mixer lets the two flowers remain clear. Bellarine Spirits received a bronze medal for Signature Gin at the 2024 Australian Gin Awards. The distinction accompanies a straightforward style whose most recognisable features are the pairing of elderflower and lavender and its locally made Australian origin.

The producer recommends 5 cl of Signature Gin with about 15 cl of premium tonic, plenty of ice and cucumber or lemon. The London Essence Company Classic Tonic Water is a suitable option: its citrus and juniper notes support the gin without adding another dominant flavour. Garnish with a thin cucumber ribbon or lemon peel, and place a few cucumber slices beside the glass. Keep the proportions simple so elderflower and lavender remain easy to recognise.