Maidenii Dry Gin
Maidenii · Maidenii Distillery
Known primarily for their exceptional vermouths, Maidenii proves they understand dry gin just as well. This is a botanically precise, juniper-led gin that respects tradition while incorporating Australian sensibility. The balance between citrus lift and earthy depth is expertly managed.
Nose
Pine-forward juniper opens with authority, followed by coriander seed warmth and a bright lemon citrus note. A subtle violet floral character drifts underneath, with a hint of ginger spice adding complexity.
Palate
Dry and structured, with herbaceous juniper and angelica root forming the backbone. Grapefruit bitterness adds tension in the mid-palate, while orris root provides a smooth, powdery earthiness. Well-balanced between botanical brightness and dry intensity.
Finish
Medium-long with lingering juniper pine and a peppery warmth. Clean and dry.
- Style
- Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, lemon peel, grapefruit peel, orris root, angelica, ginger, native Australian botanicals
- Base Spirit
- Grape-based spirit
- Distillation
- Vapor infusion and maceration in copper pot still
Cocktail Suggestion
Classic Martini — 2.5 oz Maidenii Dry Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth (Maidenii Dry if available) · Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into chilled coupe, garnish with lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Chargrilled king prawns with garlic butter, grilled lemon halves, and a fennel-shaved salad — the gin's citrus and herbaceous notes mirror the seafood's char and brininess.
Created by vermouth-makers Gilles Lapalus and Karen Martini in Central Victoria, Maidenii brings a winemaker's palate to distillation, crafting their gin with the same botanical precision that earned their vermouths international acclaim.
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