Ink Gin is Australia’s original, patented butterfly pea gin — a unique, award-winning floral infused dry gin pot distilled in small batches with 13 organic, native and exotic botanicals at Husk Distillery in the Tweed Valley, NSW. Indigo in colour and infused with butterfly pea flower petals, Ink Gin changes dramatically from blue to blush pink when mixed with tonic water, lemon or lime juice — not magic, just science. Fresh, piney, spicy and citrusy with a smooth, crisp and clean finish. 100% natural colour. #1 Gin, Hottest 100 Gin Countdown 2019 & 2021. Double Gold, Sip Awards 2021.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Ink Gin presents a stunning, deep indigo hue with excellent clarity — the hallmark of Australia’s original butterfly pea gin, infused with specially prepared butterfly pea flower petals steeped for 24 hours to deliver its distinctive 100% natural colour. Watch it transform dramatically from indigo to blush pink when mixed with tonic water, lemon or lime juice. Note: 100% natural colour with no artificial stabilisers — organic colours fade over time, so enjoy your bottle sooner rather than later.
Aroma
Fresh, piney and immediately captivating on the nose — juniper berries lead with a confident, classic gin character, with locally grown lemon myrtle leaf adding a clean, floral citrus brightness and Tasmanian pepper berry delivering a warming, spiced complexity. Coriander seed and sun-dried sweet orange peel weave through with a fresh, citrusy generosity, while elderflower, cinnamon and cardamom add perfume and elegance. A nose of genuine complexity, originality and Australian botanical character.
Palate
Fresh, piney, spicy and citrusy on the palate — lemon myrtle, Tasmanian pepper berry and sweet orange peel lead with a vibrant, layered complexity, while the butterfly pea flower infusion delivers a smooth, crisp and clean finish with a subtle floral astringency that leaves the palate refreshed and invigorated. Angelica root, orris root and liquorice root add body, balance and a very subtle bitterness that rounds the palate beautifully. A gin of extraordinary craft, originality and long, refreshing finish.
Pairs With
Outstanding in a classic Ink Gin & Tonic — watch it transform from indigo to blush pink as the tonic hits — equally exceptional in a Gin Sour, a Floral Martini, a colour-changing Gin Spritz or neat over ice to appreciate the full botanical complexity. A natural match for fresh seafood, sushi, light canapés, elderflower panna cotta or a classic gin-cured salmon. Have fun experimenting with Ink Gin in your favourite cocktails — the colour-changing properties make every serve a conversation starter.
Critical Acclaim
🥇 Double Gold — Sip Awards 2021
🏆 #1 Gin — Hottest 100 Gin Countdown 2021
🏆 Consumer Choice Award — Gin Nation 2020
🏆 #1 Gin — Hottest 100 Gin Countdown 2019
🏆 Best Innovation in Spirits — Australian Drinks Industry Awards 2016
