Maidenii (pronounced maiden-eye) was created in 2011 by French winemaker Gilles Lapalus and Australian bartender Shaun Byrne. In their creation, Shaun and Gilles wanted to showcase Australia’s unique native botanicals. Their vermouth uses young wine and native flora to make a vibrant product distinct from others.
Named for Joseph Maiden who was a stalwart champion of the eucalypt and the acacia, which grow gold and green across this vast country. He delved deeply and with joy into the oft-neglected wealth of Australian botanical novelty, finding value and beauty where others saw none.