Joadja Distillery's royal endeavour

Her Excellency, The Governor of NSW, Margaret Beazley AC QC has chosen the Southern Highlands' Joadja Dry Gin (Highland Gin blend) as a gift to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the people of New South Wales for the Platinum Jubilee of The Queen.

“The gift from the people of NSW is a bottle of gin, distilled from Australian botanicals, and crafted by the award-winning Joadja Distillery in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.”

“It has been personally delivered to Her Majesty by the NSW Agent-General in London,” said the Governor.

In late 2019, Joadja Distillery were commissioned by Government House Sydney to prepare a Dry Gin which reflected the aromas and flavours of New South Wales. The result was a Dry Gin expression containing a blend of traditional botanicals (Juniper, Coriander, Angelica Root, Cardamom Pods, Aniseed) and Australian botanicals (Lemon Myrtle, Mountain Pepper, Strawberry Gum, Cinnamon Myrtle and Anise Myrtle). This Gin is now available as our Joadja Highland Gin.

On 13 February, Governor Beazley AC QC and Mr Dennis Wilson, visited Joadja Distillery when she was given a tour of the 718-acre historic Joadja site, including creek crossing in a 4WD.

The Highland Gin has been rebranded and made available to the public: the Joadja Highland Gin is available from March.

With Joadja being home to hundreds of native species of flora and fauna, this blend was created to help fund conservation projects. With this in mind, Joadja Highland Gin champions native Australian botanicals including Strawberry Gum, Mountain Pepper, Lemon Myrtle, Cinnamon Myrtle and Anise Myrtle, all of which capture the essence of the land that is home to Joadja Distillery.

Joadja Highland Gin has been produced in the London Dry Style and created as a tribute to Joadja Valley and the Southern Highlands. Using pristine water from our on-site spring, each botanical is distilled separately to produce ten infusions that are then carefully blended to create a balance of flavours and a truly unique Joadja Highland Gin.

Perfectly served with a flavoured tonic water (Fever Tree Mediterranean, Strange Love ) and garnished with fresh lime and a sprig of rosemary or thyme.

Botanicals: Juniper, Aniseed whole, Angelica Root, Cardamom, Coriander, Lemon Myrtle, Strawberry Gum, Mountain Pepper, Cinnamon Myrtle and Anise Myrtle.

Silver Medallist at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards 2021.

After significant disruption caused by COVID-19 restrictions, Joadja Distillery’s cellar door is now open again every weekend.