23rd Street Distillery

Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 18 October 2026

If you're looking for the best budget Australian spirits, I'd focus on locally made whisky, gin, rum and vodka that offer good quality for the price, rather than paying extra for premium branding.

In Australia, the best-value bottle depends on whether you want something to sip neat, mix with cola or soda, or use for cocktails. Prices also vary quite a bit between bottle shops and states.

## My best-value Australian picks

!Buy Bundaberg Original UP Rum 700mL Online | Bundaberg Rum

1\. Bundaberg UP Rum

(Best for mixing)

A classic Queensland rum with a bold, molasses-forward flavour. Best with cola, ginger beer or over ice.

Budget guide: around A\$40-55, depending on size and specials.

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!23rd Street Distillery Australian Vodka | Sense of Taste of Brisbane

2\. 23rd Street Australian Vodka

(Best versatile option)

A locally distilled vodka worth considering for vodka sodas, martinis and other cocktails.

Indicative price: A\$52 for 700 mL at one listed retailer.

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3\. Beenleigh Double Cask Rum

Best for a richer rum

Queensland-made rum with extra character from cask ageing. A good candidate if you want something more interesting than a basic mixing rum.

Indicative price: about A\$41 from one listed retailer.

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!78 Degrees Classic Australian Dry Gin 700ml

4\. 78 Degrees Australian Dry Gin

Best craft gin

An Australian gin with a distinctive local-distillery identity, ideal for gin and tonics or a dry martini.

Listed at A\$59.99 for 700 mL at Dan Murphy's; check current offers.

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5\. Starward Nova Whisky

Best step-up whisky

A Melbourne-made single malt to consider if you want an Australian whisky for sipping rather than just mixing.

Indicative online price: around A\$83 from one listed retailer.

Prices are indicative online listings, not guaranteed current shelf prices. Australian spirits listings and value recommendations: www.danmurphys.com.auwww.danmurphys.com.au\.

## Narrow it down to your budget

Which spirit are you after?

Any Australian spirit

Whisky

Rum

Gin

Vodka

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Budget per bottle

Under \$30

\$30-\$50

\$50-\$80

\$80-\$120

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How will you drink it?

Neat or over ice

Mixed with soft drink or soda

Cocktails

A gift

[Find my best-value bottles]

For the best value, I'd compare the price per 700 mL and alcohol percentage, not just the bottle price. That helps distinguish genuinely good value from a smaller or weaker bottle.

Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 18 October 2026

The best Australian gin under $80 is Adelaide Hills Distillery 78° Classic Gin-a polished, flavourful choice with strong critical recognition and a price around the limit. It won Double Gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Other excellent options:

- Applewood Australian Gin - about $75; a sophisticated, botanical-forward gin suited to sipping or a premium G&T. - Hillman Bros Australian gin - around $66; a good-value craft option from an Australian distiller. - Tidal Spirits Ocean Dry Gin - about $55 for 1 litre on sale; the best value if you want a full-bodied dry gin for cocktails. - 23rd Street Distillery Signature Gin - $80; a balanced South Australian option at the top of budget.

Best by use: - Overall: Adelaide Hills Distillery 78° - Best value: Tidal Spirits Ocean Dry - Best premium pick: Applewood Australian Gin - Best classic G&T: 23rd Street Signature Gin