The best gin in Australia for 2020

Why we chose it

With an average rating of 4.6/5 from more than 50 Dan Murphy’s customers, plus a long list of awards and a price tag that won’t break the bank, Tanqueray London Dry Gin is our pick as the best overall gin.

Tanqueray is one of the world’s best-known and best-selling gin brands. This London Dry Gin is made from quality botanicals and distilled four times. You can drink it with tonic, use it as a base for a variety of cocktails or simply have it on the rocks. The alcohol content is 40%, so a 700mL bottle contains 22 standard drinks.

Best cheap gin: Gordon’s London Dry Gin

Gordon's London Dry Gin

Award-winner
Perfect for a gin and tonic

Lower alcohol volume than some other options
Some drinkers criticise taste as being unrefined

Average online price: $37.95 per 700mL bottle

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Why we chose it

If you want to buy a 700mL bottle of gin and get change from $40, Gordon's London Dry Gin is well worth a look. With an average rating of 4.3/5 from over 75 Dan Murphy's customers, it's a good choice for budget-conscious buyers.

Alexander Gordon founded Gordon's in 1769, and his original recipe has remained largely unchanged ever since. This triple-distilled gin features juniper berries, coriander seeds and angelica root, and has an alcohol volume of 37%. It won a Double Gold Medal at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Gold Medal in 2018.

Best mid-range gin: Hendrick's Gin

Hendrick's Gin

Award-winner
Iconic bottle

At the top end of the mid-range price spectrum
Might not be for you if you prefer the taste of a London Dry

Average online price: $78.99 per 700mL bottle

Why we chose it

With an average rating of 4.7/5 from more than 50 Dan Murphy's customer reviews, Hendrick's Gin is our pick as the best mid-range option. Priced at just under $70, it's one of the more expensive mid-range options but has been well received by Aussie drinkers.

Hailing from Scotland, Hendrick's Gin features hints of cucumber and rose petals and comes in a distinctive "medicine" bottle. Suitable for use in a gin and tonic or a martini, it won a Gold Medal at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Silver Medal in 2020.

Best high-end gin: Husk Distillers Ink Gin

Husk Distillers Ink Gin

23.7 standard drinks in a 700mL bottle
Traditional flavours mixed with Australian native flavours

Some drinkers say it’s not worth the price
Critics say the colour change is a gimmick

Average online price: $82 per 700mL bottle

Why we chose it

If you're searching for a premium gin with a premium price tag, there are lots of good reasons to check out Husk Distillers Ink Gin. With an average rating of 4.7/5 from more than 75 Dan Murphy's customer reviews, this Australian-made gin has plenty of fans.

Made by Husk Distillers, which is a craft distillery based in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, this gin gets its inky-blue colouring from an infusion of butterfly pea flower petals. It also changes colour when mixed with tonic or lemon juice. Other flavours include native lemon myrtle, juniper and Tasmanian pepperberry, and Ink Gin has a 43% alcohol volume.

Best Australian gin: Never Never Distilling Co. Southern Strength Gin

Never Never Distilling Co. Southern Strength Gin

Award-winner
Classic flavour

Not cheap
No customer reviews from Dan Murphy’s buyers

Average online price: $75 per 500mL bottle

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Why we chose it

If you're searching for a high-quality, locally-made gin, Southern Strength Gin from Never Never Distilling Co. comes highly recommended. This drop was named World's Best Classic Gin at the World Gin Awards 2019 and was joint Best in Show winner at the 2020 Australian Gin Awards, so it's our pick as the best Australian gin.

Described as a "botanical blast of classic flavour with a luxurious mouthfeel", this gin was the result of feedback from seven other batch releases. It features hints of lemon, angelica root and coriander seed, and an alcohol volume of 52%.

Best Tasmanian gin: Forty Spotted Rare Tasmanian Gin

Traditional flavours meet rare Tasmanian pepperberry
Distinctive bottle

There are cheaper options available
Cork is not as convenient as screw cap

Average online price: $73.99 per 700mL bottle

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Why we chose it

Boasting an average score of 4.9/5 from 15 Dan Murphy's customer reviews, Forty Spotted Classic Gin is our pick as the best Tasmanian gin. Produced by Lark Distillery, which is based in Hobart, this product combines a traditional London Dry gin with a unique twist.

Hand distilled in copper pot stills, this gin features juniper berry, coriander and lemon peel, plus the unique addition of Tasmanian pepperberry. Suitable to drink alone or as part of a cocktail, it features an alcohol volume of 40%.

Best gin for a gin and tonic: Beefeater London Dry Gin

Beefeater London Dry Gin

Classic London Dry Gin
Reasonably priced

There are higher-rated products available
May not have the complexity of flavour that some drinkers would prefer

Average online price: $52 per 700mL bottle

Why we chose it

With an affordable price tag, the classic taste of a London Dry and an average rating of 4.5/5 from over 20 Dan Murphy's customer reviews, Beefeater London Dry Gin is a handy addition to any liquor cabinet.

Beefeater started life in the 1860s and this popular gin has been around for over a century. A multiple Gold Medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirit Awards, it's a spicy and fruity drop that features juniper and eight other botanicals. Beefeater London Dry Gin has an alcohol volume of 40%.

Best flavoured gin: Tanqueray Flor De Sevilla Gin

Tanqueray Flor De Sevilla Gin

Zesty flavour of Seville oranges
Great for summer

Some drinkers complain that the flavour is overpowered when mixed with tonic
Not everyone likes the bittersweet taste of Seville oranges

Average online price: $57 per 700mL bottle