The Holy Grail for gin lovers – The Barber Shop’s vintage-look underground gin palace boasts the largest botanical collection in Australia, stocking over 80 different types of juniper blends from all corners of the globe. During the day it operates as a men’s barbershop, then by night the adjoining space transforms into a low-lit cocktail bar with old-school décor and slick bartenders kitted out in kitsch bow ties and retro aprons. They’ll rustle up any gin blend of your choice — including Genever, the original Dutch gin — as well as an impressive selection of cocktails too. 89 York St, CBD, Sydney NSW 2000

Set in the heart of the picturesque Yarra Valley, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, Four Pillars’ world-class distillery stocks an extensive collection of award-winning botanical infusions. A visit to the distillery will guarantee samples of some of their finest, including their gold medal-winning Rare Dry Gin, the Bloody Shiraz – a fruity red gin; and the Navy Strength – a perennial favourite, made using Aussie finger limes, coriander, turmeric and ginger. Plus, they’ll throw in a guided tour of the venue itself. Once the tour’s over, head over to the cocktail bar for a cheeky Negroni. You’ll need to quench your thirst after all that tasting. 2A Lilydale Road, Healesville, Victoria

Home to Perth’s famous gin wheel, at Flour Factory you can either roll up and spin the wheel yourself, or let the bartender take control. Whatever number you land on deciphers which gin you’ll be served – but don’t worry, with over 100 to choose from, you won’t leave disappointed. 16 Queen Street, Perth

Set in an unassuming Marrickville warehouse, Poor Toms Gin Hall is equal parts mysterious with a double serve of cool. The hall itself boasts a church-like reverie, with a backlit archway, confession-like restrooms and a towering shrine that honours Poor Toms’ legendary gin god, Ginsus. On the menu you’ll find a selection of house gins, either in the form of a classic G&T, shaken as a martini or as a quirky cocktail – their floral strawberry gin and tonic is a particular favourite – and they’ll only set you back $8 too. 6 Chalder Ave, Marrickville, NSW. poortomsgin.com.au.

Keeping gin fans suitably quenched for over 20 years, Gin Palace’s underground cocktail den is a stalwart on the Melbourne gin scene. Dark corners, draped velvets and vintage chaises longues set the scene, but it’s the encyclopedic selection of gins that really draw in the crowds. Talented bartenders will happily rustle up any cocktail of your choice, and with your pick of gin – they have a worldwide selection, from classic London Dry gins and original Dutch genevers to boutique Australian gins made using native botanicals. 10 Russell Place, Melbourne

Adelaide’s first distillery door — Prohibition is a place of refuge, where juniper lovers can indulge in gin flights, cocktails and classic G&Ts. As well as their own infusions, you’ll get to sample gin flights from all over the world in their dedicated tasting room, from local legends to global giants. Work your way through an array of devilish concoctions – think blood orange spritz and cold drip espresso martinis – paired with pizza platters and antipasto boards. Leave room for their famous Bathtub Cut Gin, inspired by the gins of 1920s US prohibition – they even have a bathtub floating above the bar as a statement centrepiece. 22 Gilbert Street, Adelaide

Dripping in industrial elegance, this Rosebery-based distillery is primarily an operating production line, but the Brooklyn-style warehouse fit-out and fully stocked bar gives this popular watering hole endless appeal. Copper accents complement retro woods, whilst rustic booths styled at whiskey barrels provide a welcome respite. The bar comes armed with all the spirits you could ever dream of – many of which are distilled by Archie Rose himself. Look forward to an enviable range of gin, vodka, un-aged rye and single-malt whiskey, as well as a selection of local beers and boutique spirits. Snacks and sharing boards are also available – for anyone left feeling a little tipsy. 85 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery, Sydney

Small yet perfectly formed, this intimate gin parlour comes filled to the brim with every type of gin imaginable. Quite literally – this nifty neighbourhood gem stocks over 180 varieties of botanical blends. Choose from a small selection of fruity, aromatic cocktails, or enjoy straight up with tonic and ice. Feeling peckish? Frisk is also famed for its fresh oyster selection – because a gin isn’t a gin without an oyster shuck. Bottoms up. 103 Francis St, Northbridge, Perth

With a nod to Adelaide’s nautical past, this seafaring haunt specialises in the finest gin and rum – all of which come sailor approved. Decked out in anchors, rum barrels and portholes-a-plenty, this quirky drinking den promises to ‘lift your spirits’ as soon as you walk through the door. Pull up a pew at the bar – that’s been custom-made from a large slab of the old Larg’s Bay jetty – and marvel at the vintage cruise ship posters, with a Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz in hand. 23 Gilbert Pl, Adelaide