Qantas has unveiled a sophisticated new lineup of Australian gins and, for the first time, Campari, available in every international cabin as part of its enhanced 2025 spirits program. This move coincides with the airline's latest seasonal winter menus, underscoring Qantas’s commitment to elevating the inflight experience for discerning travelers.
Travelers in International First, Business, and Premium Economy can now savor the acclaimed Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin as the signature pour. First Class guests and those in select lounges will also be treated to an exclusive, rotating selection of boutique Australian gins, such as Applewood, Brookie’s, Beachtree ‘Quokka’ Gin, and Australian Distilling Co ‘Bondi’ Gin, each highlighting the country’s artisanal distilling prowess.
Campari, a global favorite among aperitif aficionados, is now featured on all international flights, arriving just as the peak European summer travel season begins. In premium cabins, guests can enjoy their Campari alongside a curated trio of roasted almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts, designed to complement the beverage’s bittersweet profile.
Whisky connoisseurs are also in for a treat. Qantas now pours the multi-award-winning Lark Classic Cask from Tasmania in First Class, while domestic Business Class guests can sample Starward Nova, a Melbourne-crafted single malt matured in red wine barrels—both reflecting Australia’s world-class whisky scene.
The airline’s culinary and beverage transformation is led by Neil Perry, Creative Director of Food, Beverage, and Service. Alongside an expert team of mixologists and sommeliers, Perry meticulously evaluated nearly 400 premium spirits to assemble this bespoke offering, ensuring a rich, locally inspired selection that meets international luxury standards.
Perry’s newly designed winter menu puts seasonal Australian produce in the spotlight and introduces creative plant-based dishes across all cabins. Each route features destination-inspired cuisine, providing guests with a sense of place from takeoff to landing.
Highlights from the Qantas Winter Inflight Menu:
- Prawn and kimchi dumplings paired with marinated cucumber
- Fresh crudités with wattleseed-beetroot dip, native greens, and Persian-style feta
- House-made artichoke fagottini with tomato consommé, sweet peas, scallop, and tarragon
- Coconut sticky rice pudding, mango, toasted coconut, and sesame
Signature Dishes in Qantas Lounges This Winter:
- Hunan-inspired snapper with pickled and salted chilies
- Duck ragù over creamy polenta, green beans agro dolce
- Plant-based: Roasted sweet potato, wilted spinach, olive salsa, preserved lemon
- Roasted pear served with gingerbread, pecans, and yogurt sorbet
Qantas 2025 Premium Spirits Selection:
- Campari: Now featured in all international cabins and Domestic Business, ideal for classic aperitifs.
- Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin: The new flagship gin in international premium cabins.
- Starward Nova: Award-winning Victorian single malt, matured in ex-red wine casks, poured in domestic Business.
- H by Hine Cognac: Premier cognac addition in international Business Class.
- International First: Rotating collection of top-tier independent Australian gins (Beachtree, Applewood, Brookie’s, Australian Distilling Co.), plus a refined whisky lineup including Lark Classic Cask, Johnnie Walker Green Label, and Singleton 15-Year-Old. Hine Rare Cognac is now the Cognac of choice.
- Lounges: Upgraded bar menus in Australian First Lounges, with premium whiskies, craft gins, and top-shelf vodka. Spiced rum, Campari, and Canadian Club in Qantas Club and Business Class Lounges. Aperol is available in Business Class Lounges for a refreshing aperitivo.
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