The world has gone mad for gin and Australia is no different.

New distilleries are opening at such an astounding rate that no one has published a comprehensive book about Australian Gin, until now. Australian Gin explores in depth, the definition of gin, the history of Australian gin, descriptions of different gin styles, distilling from an insider’s view and most importantly, how to enjoy gin and support Australian distillers and their efforts to bring to us the fruits of their passion. Our new Australian distillers are leading the world as they experiment with complex flavours, ageing, and hybrid styles like shiraz gin and green ant gin. Global awards are being won.

In Australian Gin, David Box and contributors including Jon Lark (KI Spirits), Dave Irwin and Matt Argus (Patient Wolf), Cameron Mackenzie (Four Pillars) and Phillip Jones (The Martini Whisperer) open up the world of Aussie gin. You’ll find detailed information on 80 distilleries that started the current gin craze; the people, the gins, their cellar doors and much more. There is also a list of dozens of newcomers. All for less than a bottle of craft gin.

Australian Gin covers such subjects such as:

• What exactly is gin?
• The history of Australian gin
• Different gin styles
• Starting a distillery
• The issues distilleries have to face
• How to enjoy gin