Manly Spirits Australian Dry Gin

Manly Spirits Australian Dry Gin is the Sydney distillery's flagship — a London Dry-style gin (43% ABV, 86 proof, 750mL) distilled from pure Australian wheat spirit with ten botanicals: juniper, coriander seed, angelica, orris root, cardamom, and orange peel alongside native sea lettuce, finger lime, anise myrtle, and mountain pepper leaf. Rated 93 points by VinePair, it is bright, fresh, and unmistakably Australian. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: 43% (86 proof) — note: the brand's current product page shows 40%, while the brand FAQ and all retailer listings show 43%; evidence suggests a 2024–2025 recipe change. Bottle read recommended; draft uses 43%.
• Size: 750mL
• Style: Australian dry gin (London Dry style)
• Botanicals (10): juniper, coriander seed, angelica, orris root, cardamom, orange peel + native sea lettuce, finger lime, anise myrtle, mountain pepper leaf
• Origin: Manly Spirits Co., Brookvale, Sydney, Australia
• Rating: 93 points, VinePair

The Flagship That Put Manly on the Map

Before the coastal citrus gins and pink gins, there was this: Manly Spirits Co.'s flagship Australian Dry Gin, a London Dry-style gin built the traditional way — juniper, coriander seed, angelica, orris root, cardamom, orange peel — then unmistakably Australian-ized with native sea lettuce, finger lime, anise myrtle, and mountain pepper leaf distilled into pure Australian wheat spirit. The result earned 93 points from VinePair and reads like a classic dry gin with the brightness turned up: fresh citrus on the nose, gentle pepper on the palate, a long complex finish. For gin purists who want tradition with a passport, this is the one.

Tasting Notes

Bright fresh citrus and juniper on the nose; the palate is clean and dry with gentle peppery warmth from mountain pepper leaf and anise myrtle, citrus lift from finger lime, and a lingering, complex finish.

How to Enjoy

The benchmark Martini gin — 2:1 with dry vermouth and a lemon twist — or a crisp G&T with classic Indian tonic. Holds its own in a Negroni, where the peppery botanicals stand up to Campari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a London Dry gin?
It's made in the London Dry style — distilled botanicals, no added sweeteners — with Australian native botanicals.

What does finger lime add?
A bright, caviar-like citrus pop — an Australian native citrus that lifts the whole botanical bill.

Has the ABV changed?
The brand's current product page shows 40% while its FAQ and all retailers show 43%, suggesting a recent recipe change — check the bottle on your shelf.

Browse more Manly Spirits Australian gins and our full gin collection. A flagship this decorated won't sit long — order online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.