Ink Gin | Premium Dry Australian Gin

Ink Gin and Tonic | Blue Gin to Pink Gin

Gin and tonic is well-known as England’s national drink, but Australians are embracing its own craft gins and gin lovers around the world are catching on. What’s all the hype around the Australian made blue Ink Gin?

What Does Ink Gin Taste Like?

The Australian premium dry gin is made in a Forsyth copper pot-still from 13 organic botanicals and a mixture of juniper berries. The flavours and aromas are enriched by the locally grown botanicals such as lemon myrtle leaves, coriander seeds, pepper berries and sun-dried Australian grown Valencia orange peels. These fresh citrusy and spicy ingredients give this small batch organic Australian gin, its unique flavour characteristics and crisp, clean, refreshing finish.

Many factors play a part in creating the unique personality of each batch of Ink Gin. The soil, the way the botanicals are processed and climate to name a few. Orange peel, a pinch of salt and a bounty of other perfumed botanicals like elderflower, cinnamon, cardamom and licorice root are the crucial ingredients and undertones of the popular Australian made botanical gin.

Colour Changing Gin is a Big Hit

But, how does a blue gin turn pink when tonic water is added? The magic colour changing gin ingredient comes from butterfly pea flower petals (clitoria ternatea) which Husk Distillers source from Asia. The exotic flower petals are immersed in the copper pot-still for 24-hours to produce Ink Gin’s distinctive brilliant blue colour.

When the floral-infused gin and pH highly sensitive butterfly pea flowers are mixed with low pH mixers like tonic water, lime juice or lemon wedges, the colour changes from brilliant blue to a soft fuchsia pink. It’s a great party trick and conversation starter but it’s the taste of Ink Gin that has won the world over.

Australian Actress Ink Gin

In December 2016, Australian actress Margot Robbie posted an Instagram image of herself drinking a Pink Ink Gin Cocktail on the Gold Coast. The Instagram post attracted over 1.2 million likes from curious gin lovers around the globe. Everyone wanted to know the name of the pink gin cocktail she was drinking. This was a marketing win for the small boutique paddock to bottle distillery in Tumbulgum, NSW.

After Margot Robbie’s popular Instagram post, Husk Distillers were inundated by local and international orders and quickly sold out of Ink Gin. A good problem to have!

Channel 7 Weekender Visits Husk Distillers in Northern NSW

Hottest 100 Gins in Australia

Ink Gin has won several Australian liquor awards. On Australia Day 2019, Ink Gin was voted N0: 1 at the Covent Garden Hottest 100 Gins awards. This special event “GINUARY” is a countdown of the best Craft Gins, as voted by thousands of Gin lovers from all over the country in true Aussie Day style. Bundaberg distillery Kalki Moon‘s Classic Gin took out the Hottet 100 Gins award in 2020. With Ink Gin taking out N0: 2 position. 

Australia Gin History

For the ultimate guide and history of Australian Gin, you must read this informaive article written by Matt, from Yellow Octopus. 

What’s On at Husk and Distillery Tours

Husk runs distillery tours from Wednesday to Sunday for those keen to learn more about craft spirit making. You’ll find out what’s on at Husk, opening hours, location details and more on the distillery website. Reservations for tables and and picnic spots are recommended on weekdays and essential on weekends and can be booked online here. 

A Product Worth Bottling

Ink Gin’s glass liquor bottle is distinctively masculine in design and square in shape. The entire range of Husk Distillers products are presented in stylish glass bottles of various shapes including a miniature Ink Gin bottle that is perfect for small gifts and product samples.

Founder Paul Messenger with the ‘Fat Bastard’ Forsyth copper Pot Still

New Low Alcohol Gin

Christmas 2019 was the perfect time to launch Husk Distillers new red gin. Sloe & Berry, a floral infused low alcohol (26%) Australian Gin made for those who want to drink less and enjoy more.

Distilled with juniper berries, coriander, angelica and liquorice root. Sloe & Berry mingles with Davidson plums to give the gin a tart flavour base. Its tartness is balanced by a mixture of sweet and juicy cherries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and locally grown jaboticaba.

Native Australian rosella flowers compliment and add the finishing touch to the  Husk Ink Sloe and Berry Gin.