Manly Spirits Coastal Citrus Gin: Three Australian Lemons and Sea Parsley From Sydney

Item: Manly Spirits Coastal Citrus Gin: Three Australian Lemons and Sea Parsley From Sydney
Rating: 7
Author: Ash Carrington

Ash Carrington January 2, 2026 1 views

7 /10

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Distillery: Manly Spirits Co.
Type: Contemporary
ABV: 43% ABV
Price: £39
Botanicals: juniper, lemon aspen, lemon myrtle, meyer lemon, sea parsley, coriander leaf, finger lime

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Surprisingly herbal — clear citrus with menthol and pine facets, the three Australian lemons creating layered complexity rather than simple brightness

Palate

Earthy citrus from lemon aspen meeting Meyer lemon punch — sea parsley and coriander leaf adding fresh savoury character, green myrtle with baking spice, more herbal than expected from a citrus gin

Finish

Clean crisp citrus with juniper backbone — slightly saline seaweed note, herbal depth that rewards contemplation rather than casual sipping

First Impressions

Manly Spirits Coastal Citrus features three types of Australian citrus — lemon aspen (earthy), lemon myrtle (aromatic), and Meyer lemon (sweet-sharp) — alongside coastal sea parsley and fresh coriander leaf from Sydney's northern beaches. A citrus gin with herbal depth.

Tasting

The nose is surprisingly herbal with layered citrus and pine. On the palate, earthy lemon aspen with punchy Meyer lemon — sea parsley savoury freshness, green myrtle and baking spice. The finish is crisp citrus with saline undertone.

The Bottom Line

Manly Spirits Coastal Citrus earns a 7 for citrus gin that prioritises depth over brightness. The three Australian lemons create complexity that single-citrus gins cannot achieve, and the sea parsley adds savoury coastal character. Not the zesty crowd-pleaser some may expect — this is the thinking person's citrus gin.