Archie Rose Distilling Co. has expanded its Harvest Series with the release of Mountain Yuzu Harvest Gin.

This latest limited edition expression highlights the vivid aromatics of yuzu grown in Victoria’s high country, cultivated on volcanic soils near Mt Buffalo by growers Jane and Brian Casey from Mountain Yuzu.

The Harvest Series was first introduced in 2019, each year focusing on a single, seasonal ingredient to champion its
provenance and the people behind it.

“The Mountain Yuzu Harvest Gin was a fantastic opportunity to work with growers Jane and Brian Casey of Mountain Yuzu, to showcase their produce,” said Archie Rose Master Distiller Dave Withers.

“We are so fortunate to be able to get hold of yuzu in this growing season which favoured smaller fruit, a boon for the distilling team. The yuzu came off the still with fantastic concentration and purity, delivering a vibrant yet deep citrus character. When paired with our juniper and traditional botanicals the gin has a generosity on the nose and an
elegance on the palate which is so appealing.”

This year’s growing season, with its cooler alpine conditions, produced smaller fruit that yielded greater flavour intensity. Distilled with juniper and traditional botanicals, the result is a crystalline, structured gin with lifted citrus florals on the nose, bright notes of mandarin, lime and bergamot on the palate, and a long finish carried by interplay of citrus and juniper.

The team at Archie Rose suggest it’s best enjoyed in a gin and tonic with Strangelove No. 8 tonic and grapefruit or paired with
sparkling coconut water and pineapple for a refreshing summer serve.

Mountain Yuzu Harvest Gin has an RRP of $79 and is available at the Archie Rose Bar & Cellar Door in Rosebery, Sydney, via www.archierose.com.au and at select bars, restaurants and retailers nationwide.