Australian gin maker Never Never has opened an unusual new outpost and marked it with an equally distinctive release. Landers Lime Gin is the first expression from Landers Pocket, the brand's micro-distillery located inside Brisbane International Airport, and it puts a chorus of limes at the center of the glass.
A distillery at the gate
Airport micro-distilleries are a rarity, and building one at Brisbane International turns a transit hub into a working production site and a point of discovery for travelers. The location gives Never Never a captive audience of passengers looking for a distinctly local souvenir, while doubling as a showcase for the brand's craft.
All about lime
Landers Lime Gin makes lime its primary botanical focus, drawing on several varieties to build layers of citrus complexity rather than a single bright note.
- Finger lime, prized for its caviar-like citrus pearls
- Tahitian lime for classic, juicy acidity
- Desert lime, a hardy native Australian citrus
- Makrut lime leaf for aromatic, fragrant depth
Leaning into native botanicals
By reaching for finger lime and desert lime, Never Never foregrounds Australian native ingredients that give the gin a sense of place. It is part of a wider movement among Australian distillers to build spirits around indigenous flora rather than importing a European template wholesale.
Why it resonates in 2026
The release lands as consumers grow more curious about heritage and regional spirit categories once considered niche. A citrus-forward gin with a strong provenance story fits neatly into that appetite, offering both novelty and a clear point of view.
For Never Never, Landers Pocket is a statement of ambition, a small but visible production site in an unexpected place, and Landers Lime Gin is its calling card. For travelers passing through Brisbane, it is a chance to taste something rooted in the surrounding landscape before boarding, and to carry a piece of it onward.