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Vermouth is a combination of wine, wormwood and various botanicals, which through the ages has been used for reasons both medicinal and magical. A vital cocktail component as well as inherently drinkable on its own, Vermouth is an unchallenged staple. When Maidenii was conceived, there was no Australian Vermouth on the market. Shaun and Gilles wanted to fill this niche to showcase Australia’s unique native botanicals. Their Vermouth uses fresh wine to make a vibrant product distinct from others. Over the last few years, Maidenii has grown from a boutique product available to the lucky patrons at select bars into an awarded and sought after premium spirit distributed both in the new world and the old.
Maidenii is concocted using over 34 botanical, 12 of them native. Each style of Maidenii has its own signature blend of botanicals that have been chosen to best complement the wine base and each other.
Vermouth is a combination of wine, wormwood and various botanicals, which through the ages has been used for reasons both medicinal and magical. A vital cocktail component as well as inherently drinkable on its own, Vermouth is an unchallenged staple. Shaun and Gilles wanted to showcase Australia's unique native botanicals. Their Vermouth uses fresh wine to make a vibrant product distinct from others.
Awards
Maidenii Kina Quinquina - GOLD - 2021 Australian Distilled Spirit Awards
Maidenii Sweet Vermouth - GOLD - 2021 Australian Distilled Spirit Awards
Maidenii Classic Vermouth - SILVER - 2021 Australian Distilled Spirit Awards
Maidenii Dry Vermouth - SILVER - 2021 Australian Distilled Spirit Awards
The Range
Maidenii Roselle - NEW
As the common name for Hibiscus Sabdariffa, Roselle has a bright red calyx at the base of its bloom which adds colour and flavour to our new Bitter.
This vibrant colour and flavour is blended with 23 other botanicals including Australian natives, such as Strawberry Gum, Tasmanian pepper berry and Salt Bush.
The bitterness – a vital element to the drink – comes from various roots, in particular gentian from Aubrac in the Centre of France.
Roselle’s wine-base is Heathcote-grown Nebbiolo and Mourvèdre fermented as rosé, which is fortified with the unique blend of botanical tinctures.
The alcohol level is 22% alc/vol.
The residual sugar – from grapes only – is around 100 g/l.
This indicates a more aperitivo-style but is also very well suited as a Bitter in the growing category of low sugar/low alcohol drinks available on the market.
Serving suggestions:
Shaun would definitely enjoy it in a Negroni while Gilles would hesitate between a Roselle + Soda for Aperitivo or Neat as a digestive.
We believe Joseph Maiden would have agreed with the above, but is eagerly waiting for the 7 bartenders recipe... 😉
‘Kina’ Quinquina
17.5% ALC./VOL
Our tonic wine feels equally at home in cocktails such as a Corpse Reviver #2 as it does with a splash of soda and fresh citrus in a highball.
BASE WINE
Viognier
KEY BOTANICALS
Cinchona bark, lemon gum, finger limes, Victorian green tea
750mL / 1500mL Unfiltered
Classic Vermouth
Pour a large measure of chilled Maidenii Classic Vermouth into a wine glass. Garnish with an orange wedge to enhance citrus notes.
BASE WINE
Syrah
KEY BOTANICALS
Strawberry gum, wattle seed, river mint, sea parsley, orange zest, bay leaf, gentian root.
50mL / 375mL / 750mL / 1500mL Unfiltered
Dry Vermouth
Designed with the classic Martini in mind.
Stir 1 part Maidenii Dry Vermouth with 3 parts gin of your choosing. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist.
BASE WINE
Viognier
KEY BOTANICALS
Wormwood, strawberry gum, wattle seed, river mint, sea parsley, kaffir lime leaf, nigella seed, Japanese gentian root.
50mL / 375mL / 750mL / 1500mL Unfiltered
Sweet Vermouth
Designed with the classic Negroni in mind. Build equal parts Maidenii Sweet Vermouth, Campari and a gin of your choosing over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
BASE WINE
Cabernet Sauvignon
KEY BOTANICALS
Strawberry gum, wattle seed, river mint, sea parsley, grapefruit zest, mace, angelica root.
50mL / 375mL / 750mL
‘Nocturne’ Amer
Vin Amer is certainly a versatile cocktail ingredient where a bitter wine or liqueur is called for, but Maidenii Nocturne Vin Amer really comes into its own when simply enjoyed chilled in a wine glass.
BASE WINE
Mature wines from Central Victoria
KEY BOTANICALS
Wormwood, quandong, desert lime, muntries, riberries, black truffles
750mL
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