One year, two trophies for award-winning gin, hand-crafted in Landsborough
By Jamie Jones
LANDSBOROUGH’S family-run Rare Orchid Distilling Co. has achieved back-to-back success at the Australian Gin Awards, taking home top Queensland titles two years running.
In 2024, their Still Working Classic Dry Gin was crowned Best in Queensland, and in 2025 their Why Knot Contemporary Gin followed it up with a Gold Medal and Trophy for Best Contemporary Gin in Queensland.
Owner and distiller Jamie Jones says the double win shows that small-batch craft can shine on the national stage:
“To go back-to-back at the Australian Gin Awards is incredible for us and for Landsborough. We’re a family-run micro distillery, and everything we do is hand-crafted with care. We’re very proud of our gins.”
“Twelve months, two trophies, countless gins poured — a big thank you goes out for all the local support and making our first year unforgettable.”
Visitors can taste the award-winning range at the distillery, where artisan pizzas and cheeseboards featuring local Maleny cheese are served in a funky, relaxed atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, enjoy a flight of gins, and soak up the Hinterland spirit.
This limited release Why Knot gin is not available in bottle shops – only direct from the distillery or at local markets including Crystal Waters and Witta.
Raise a glass with Rare Orchid and taste why Landsborough is on the gin map.