Adelaide Hills Distillery 78˚ Sunset Gin is inspired by those closing moments of the day that throw panoramic views across the sky — a vision that slowly morphs and changes, continually captivating the viewer. Hand-crafted, distilled, and bottled in the Adelaide Hills using native Australian botanicals harvested from some of the country’s most remote and beautiful locations, the 78˚ Sunset Gin captures that same sense of place and wonder in every glass. Fresh red berries, subtle pine and eucalyptus, and a finish of great balance and intensity — just like a sunset worth stopping for.
Appearance
Pale and luminous with a warm, inviting clarity — the colour of the Adelaide Hills sky in the last light of the day.
Aroma
Fresh red berries lead, with subtle hints of pine and eucalyptus adding a distinctly Australian native character. The Rosella contributes floral notes with undertones of raspberry, rhubarb, and plum, whilst the Strawberry Gum adds a leafy, herbaceous sweetness that is immediately evocative of the Australian bush.
Palate
Further botanical integration adds depth and complexity across a palate of genuine balance and intensity. Bush Apple brings tannin, acid structure, and floral notes that provide a natural backbone, whilst juniper delivers fresh pine and resinous character that anchors the native botanicals in classic gin tradition. The finish is long, balanced, and deeply satisfying.
Serving Suggestions
Exceptional with premium tonic and a fresh strawberry or slice of blood orange to echo the red berry and Rosella botanicals. Outstanding served neat over ice as the sun goes down — the gin was made for exactly that moment. A natural base for a fruited Gin Sling or a light, floral Spritz.
The 78˚ Sunset Gin is built around four key botanicals, each selected for the unique character it brings to the blend:
Strawberry Gum — Leafy, herbaceous, and strawberry characters.
Bush Apple — Tannin, acid structure, and floral notes.
Juniper — Fresh pine and resinous notes.
Rosella — Floral, with undertones of raspberry, rhubarb, and plum.
Hand-crafted, distilled, and bottled at Adelaide Hills Distillery, with botanicals harvested from some of the most remote and beautiful locations in Australia. The result is a gin of genuine depth, complexity, and a finish that captures the balance and intensity of an Australian sunset at its most spectacular.
Producer History
Adelaide Hills Distillery is the producer behind the celebrated 78 Degrees range of spirits — a distillery founded by winemaker Sacha La Forgia in 2014 in the Adelaide Hills, with a philosophy built around grape-based spirits, native Australian botanicals, and small-batch production without compromise. The 78˚ Sunset Gin is one of the distillery’s most evocative expressions — a gin that draws directly on the landscapes, botanicals, and light of the Adelaide Hills to create something that is unmistakably of this place.
