The Joadja Distillery had their Highland Gin gifted to the late monarch this year, which pays homage to the diversity of plants in the region.

It was commissioned in by the Government House in 2019, and the distillery was tasked with creating a dry gin that reflected the scents of NSW.

The Governor of NSW Margaret Beazley AC QC gifted a bottle to Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee, on the behalf of people of the state.

At the time, Joadja Distillery director Valero Jimenez said he had "no idea" it would be selected to make its way to Buckingham Palace three years later.

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"We're obviously very honoured to have that product sent through," he said.

A bottle was sent to the late queen in a timber box crafted from a 70-year-old pine oak tree from the Government House grounds, by a Sydney-based Men's Shed.

The tree fell during the storms in 2020.

The Highland Gin incorporates traditional botanicals and natives such as strawberry gum, mountain mepper and lemon myrtle and onsite water from the distillery's spring.

Each botanical has been distilled separately to create 10 fusions, which are then blended together.

The gin was also awarded a silver medal at the Australian Distilled Spirits Awards in 2021.

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