Federation Gin

Federation Gin began as a commission for exclusive service at Parliament House in Canberra, then took its current name for a broader release. McHenry Distillery crafts and bottles it on site at Port Arthur, Tasmania, at 40% ABV.

Citrus · Spicy · Fruity · Herbal

Its eight featured native botanicals represent every Australian state and territory. Kakadu plum comes from the Northern Territory and quandong from Western Australia; lemon myrtleLemon myrtleThe leaf of an Australian tree with an intense lemon scent, purer than zest and without acidity.Glossary stands for Queensland and strawberry gum for New South Wales. Mountain pepperleaf represents the Australian Capital Territory, wattle seed South Australia, cinnamon myrtle Victoria and celery top pine Tasmania.

Over a juniper base, the gin combines native citrus, soft red fruit and spice. Lemon myrtle brings the zest, quandong and strawberry gum the berry-like fruit, mountain pepperleaf and cinnamon myrtle the warmth, before a gently herbaceous finish. The producer suggests it with mandarin tonic, in a NegroniNegroniAn Italian cocktail of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and red bitter (Campari), served over ice with orange peel. Born in Florence in 1919.Glossary or simply over ice, and it comes in a 700 ml format.

To taste it over ice, place a large ice cubeLarge iceOne large block melts far more slowly than several small cubes, so the drink stays cold without watering down.Glossary in a rocks glassRocks glassA short, heavy glass (tumbler) for a spirit over a large ice cube or a short cocktail.Glossary and pour 5 cl Federation Gin over it. Set an orange peel beside the glass as an aromatic accompaniment: its scent frames the native citrus without masking the fruit and herbs.