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HM Woodcutter Gin

$26.00 – $65.00 per bottle

Awarded Bronze at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards 2022
The Woodcutter Gin stands out with its bold character. Crafted with locally grown lemons and limes and enriched by notes of lemon myrtle, this gin is aged with medium-toasted French oak spirals. The result is a smooth, caramel finish and a honey-like hue that sets it apart from other gins.

For a seriously refreshing experience, pair The Woodcutter Gin with ginger ale and fresh lime.

Made with natural ingredients and proudly vegan and gluten-free.

Crafting HM Woodcutter Gin

HM No. 2 Woodcutter Gin is something special—truly unlike anything you’ve tasted before. We didn’t just stick to the usual when creating this gin; we played around with different botanicals and experimented with how we make it.
It’s become a go-to for seasoned gin lovers, but it’s also a great pick if you’re just starting your gin journey. Try it with a splash of ginger ale, and you’ve got yourself a dangerously refreshing drink that’s perfect for unwinding.

Tasting notes

On the nose, you’ll find clean, fresh citrus aromas with a hint of sweetness. On the palate, the bright lemon myrtle is perfectly balanced by a smooth, caramel oak finish that will leave you wanting more.

Botanicals

Juniper berries, coriander seeds, coconut sugar, lemon myrtle, fresh lemons, fresh limes. After we distil the gin, medium toasted French oak spirals are soaked for two weeks.

The Woodcutter Gin Origin Story

The Woodcutter Gin is a true HM Gin original, crafted in the early days of our journey and the second recipe in our collection. When I asked our head distiller (and my dad!), Gavin, about the story behind its unique flavour profile, he shared a bit of his creative process. He set out to create a vibrant citrus gin, with lemons and limes as the stars of the show. But after distillation, inspiration struck—he decided to experiment with oak spirals, curious to see how they might transform the gin’s character. That little experiment led to the Woodcutter’s signature flavour.

How HM Woodcutter Gin is Made

For the base of the Woodcutter we use the highest purity alcohol available in Australia and Juniper berries sourced from Hungary. We further add coriander, coconut sugar and finely cut locally grown lemon myrtle to the mix. The botanical basket is filled with fresh lemons and limes which infuse the gin vapours.

The resultant concentrated gin has a full citrus taste and is distilled with an average alcohol by volume (ABV) of 79%. The gin is then stored in stainless-steel tanks. French oak spirals are added giving the Woodcutter gin its natural honey colour. The oak further balances the botanical flavours for a richly smooth finish that is delicious to taste.

After some time on oak, the gin is then diluted to 43% ABV, bottled and packed ready to enjoy.

How To Serve Woodcutter Gin

With it’s distinctive flavour HM Woodcutter Gin is incredibly versatile. The world is your oyster, just use your imagination. Or try the cocktails below:

Gin Mule

Ingredients:
45ml HM Woodcutter Gin
15ml Fresh lime juice
10ml Sugar syrup (if you like it sweet add 15ml)
60ml Ginger beer
10 mint leaves
Extra mint leaves and a lime wedge to garnish

Process:
1. Add mint leaves, sugar syrup and lime juice to a cocktail shaker and lightly muddle together.
2. Add the gin and some ice to the shaker and shake for 10-15 seconds.
3. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
4. Pour in ginger beer and stir to combine.
5. Garnish with mint leaves and lime wedges.

Old Fashioned

Ingredients:
60ml HM Woodcutter Gin
7ml Sugar syrup
2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters
Orange twist to garnish

Process:
1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and vigorously shake.
2. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
3. Optional garnish of cinnamon sugar dusted in a line.