Oliverella Signature Gin

Locally grown and traditional botanicals meet in Oliverella Signature Gin, distilled in small batchesSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary in Australia. Each 500 ml bottle is filled at 45% ABV. Juniper, citrus and spice make up the tasting profile, in that order of importance.

Citrus · Spicy

Juniper is the most pronounced note, with a familiar pine-like character from the first sip. Bright citrus follows with freshness and lift, and a restrained spice stays in the background before warming the finish. That order gives the gin a straightforward shape: resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary juniper, a brighter middle, then a gentle warmth. The local botanicals add a fresh, green accent to the classic structure, and the finish is dry, with juniper lasting longest. The citrus is fresh rather than sweet, and the spice adds a gentle warmth that lingers after the juniper.

At 45%, Signature Gin has enough weight for a mixed drink while keeping its juniper and citrus distinct. Oliverella recommends it in a gin and tonic or a gin-based cocktail, and its juniper-ledJuniper-forwardA classic profile where juniper clearly dominates, with resinous, piney notes.Glossary profile suits classic recipes such as a dry Martini or a Tom CollinsTom CollinsA long drink of gin, lemon juice, sugar and soda water, served over ice in a tall glass.Glossary. Its small-batch production and its mix of local and traditional botanicals place it in the Australian craft gin scene. Neat over ice, the juniper shows most clearly, while a squeeze of lemon brings the citrus forward.

For a simple gin and tonic, fill a balloon glassCopa glassA large stemmed balloon glass, popularised by the Spanish gin and tonic: it stays cold for longer and gathers the aromas above the drink.Glossary with clear ice, add 5 cl of Oliverella Signature Gin and 15 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, and stir once. Garnish with a thin lemon wheel and two juniper berriesJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary inside the glass. The lemon gives the citrus a familiar accent, and the berries reinforce the gin's leading note. Keep the tonic clean and the garnish modest, so the juniper stays in front.