Original Spirit Co Ginfusion Lemon Myrtle is a uniquely Australian gin from the Richartz family’s small-batch distillery on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula — Australian native lemon myrtle perfectly matched with the blossomy sweetness of elderflower, carefully blended with Original Spirit Co’s award-winning classic dry gin. Made from 100% premium natural ingredients, delivering bright bursts of citrus and a slight bitterness from natural tonic. Best enjoyed with ice, a splash of soda, and a twist of lemon. From Land to Hand.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Crystal clear with a brilliant luminosity — the hallmark of a small-batch gin crafted from 100% premium natural ingredients in a German-made copper pot still on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.
Aroma
Bright and inviting — Australian native lemon myrtle leads with vibrant citrus freshness, beautifully complemented by the blossomy sweetness of elderflower. The award-winning classic dry gin base adds botanical depth and complexity, creating an aromatic profile that is distinctly Australian and genuinely refreshing.
Palate
Fresh and thirst-quenching — bright bursts of citrus from the lemon myrtle carry through on the palate with the delicate floral sweetness of elderflower, balanced by a slight bitterness from natural tonic. A gin of genuine character and approachability, equally compelling in a classic G&T or a simple soda serve.
Pairs With
Best enjoyed with ice, a splash of soda, and a twist of lemon — or as the base of a classic gin and tonic with premium tonic water and a slice of lemon or a sprig of lemon myrtle. Pairs beautifully with light seafood, fresh salads, soft cheeses, and citrus-forward cana pés.
Who Should Drink This?
Original Spirit Co Ginfusion Lemon Myrtle is for gin lovers who want the unique character of Australian native botanicals in a small-batch, award-winning gin from one of Victoria’s most celebrated craft distilleries. It’s a natural choice for anyone who appreciates the bright, citrus-forward freshness of lemon myrtle and the blossomy sweetness of elderflower — and a compelling introduction to the world of Australian native botanical gins.
Why Is Original Spirit Co Famous?
Barbara and Christoph Richartz founded Original Spirit Co on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula in 2007, bringing with them the memories and traditions of Germany’s famous Mosel wine region — Barbara’s father converting orchard apples into cider, schnapps, and herbal digestives; Christoph foraging wild raspberries, blackberries, and sloe berries for his mother’s sweet liqueurs. After years of small-batch experimentation with herb mixtures and maceration times, a German master distiller was invited to Australia to introduce the missing piece: distillation. A German-made copper pot still was imported, and the real journey began — from a premium harvest digestive to multiple award-winning gins. From Land to Hand.
How Should I Serve It?
Ginfusion Lemon Myrtle is best enjoyed with ice, a splash of soda, and a twist of lemon for a simple, refreshing serve that lets the lemon myrtle and elderflower shine. For a classic G&T, pair with a premium light tonic water and garnish with a slice of lemon or a fresh sprig of lemon myrtle. For a longer cocktail, try with elderflower tonic and a twist of lemon for a floral, citrus-forward serve.
What’s Similar?
Fans of Original Spirit Co Ginfusion Lemon Myrtle may also enjoy Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin for another celebrated Australian craft gin expression, or explore Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin for a comparable Australian native botanical gin character. Within the Original Spirit Co range, the other Ginfusion expressions offer equally distinctive small-batch gin experiences from the Mornington Peninsula distillery.
