With a rich heritage of at least five generations of hoteliers in their family, the creators of Mary Monica Gin knew precisely what they wanted to achieve with their craft. Their vision centered around the quality and freshness of botanicals, leading them to grow key ingredients themselves to ensure the utmost excellence.
A unique aspect of their process involves picking the essential botanicals at the peak of their season and distilling them within a remarkable 24-hour timeframe. This dedication to timing ensures unparalleled freshness and flavor. Once a season’s batch is sold out, they patiently wait until the next harvest to create a new batch, embracing the importance of patience and authenticity in their gin-making approach.
The brand’s name, “Mary Monica,” holds deep significance as it pays tribute to their Great, Great Grandmother. She was a fearless and resilient woman who lived through challenging times during the depression, running pubs in Melbourne. Her legacy serves as an inspiration to the creators, who aspire to emulate her strength, vitality, love of family, and lively spirit in all they do.
Behind Mary Monica Gin, a dynamic team of five individuals drives the various aspects of marketing, distilling, orchard management, and farming. Paul, Gayle, James (the distiller), Abbey, and Luke work together to uphold the brand’s values and bring the essence of Mary Monica’s character into every bottle they produce.