On a farm in Fetternear in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Andrew Smith and Chris Reid head out into the fields and woodland edges to forage birch sap, wood sorrel and beech leaves for their gin. The name comes from Andrew's dog, who followed him on every distillery visit.

Expert's description

Little Brown Dog Aberdeenshire Foraged Gin is a Scottish gin made from a blend of foraged and bought-in botanicals and bottled at 43%.

The gin is made by Little Brown Dog Spirits, a small distillery and independent bottler founded in 2018 by Andrew Smith and Chris Reid on a farm in Fetternear. Alongside bought-in botanicals such as juniper from Italy, coriander from France, angelica root from Belgium and orris root from Italy, they forage birch sap, wood sorrel, beech leaves, rhubarb, parsnip and some of the juniper themselves, directly on the farm.

The distillery is built around full traceability: a QR code on the back label shows exactly where each foraged or grown ingredient came from on the farm.

The result is a contemporary Scottish dry gin, where piney juniper meets citrus and floral notes from the local plants.

Tasting notes

Nose

Juniper and pine lead, with a touch of citrus peel and a lightly honeyed note of bee pollen.

Palate

The palate is clean and sharp, with juniper and angelica root as the backbone, while the foraged botanicals - birch sap and beech leaves - add a light earthy, herbal undertone.

Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with a faint tartness from the wood sorrel and a last trace of florals.

Specifications

Name: Little Brown Dog Aberdeenshire Foraged Gin
Country: Scotland
Type: Scottish Dry Gin
Size: 70 CL
ABV: 43%
Serving suggestion: Serve with a simple tonic and a piece of citrus peel, so the foraged botanicals get room to shine
Distillery: Little Brown Dog Spirits

Flavour profile

Piney · Citrus · Herbal · Floral

Did you know?

The name Little Brown Dog comes from Andrew Smith's own dog, who followed him on every whisky distillery visit while he and Chris Reid developed the idea for their own distillery.

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The mountains behind this bottle are not just a picture on the label. FLY is distilled in Switzerland, run through the still again and again with no shortcuts, until no sharp edges are left. No gimmicks, no fashionable botanicals. Three centilitres to decide whether it is your style.

The expert's description

Sample 3 cl Fly Finest Quality Alpine Gin 40% is a Swiss Alpine Gin distilled several times with classic gin botanicals and bottled at 40%.

Behind FLY stands Fire & Ice Beverages AG in Switzerland. The company makes a point of holding to Swiss standards without abbreviations, and the gin is built the same way: it is distilled several times, precisely to make the spirit as supple as possible and let the aromas of the classic botanicals come through cleanly.

Alpine Gin is not a protected term in law. It is a place name more than a recipe, pointing to gin from the Alpine countries, where soft mountain water and a dry, herbal style are the shared traits. FLY stays on that line. No unusual ingredient has been chased down; instead the work has gone into juniper, citrus and root spice in a clear, balanced shape.

Forty per cent sits where the gin can carry a glass of tonic water without thinning out, and where it can also be chilled down into a dry Martini. This 3 cl bottling is meant to give an impression of the Swiss style before anyone commits to a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Aromatic juniper stands at the front, clear and resinous. Behind it lie citrus oil and grated orange zest, and right at the bottom a trace of liquorice root that lends depth without sweetness.

Palate

Clean and dry. Juniper carries the middle, orange zest gives it width, and a light spice settles along the sides of the tongue. There are no edges and no burn, just an even, balanced passage across the mouth.

Finish

Dry and medium in length. The liquorice root stays behind as a faint sweetness in an otherwise entirely dry close, and the juniper lets go slowly.

Specifications

Name: Sample 3 cl Fly Finest Quality Alpine Gin 40%
Producer: Fire & Ice Beverages AG
Region/Country: Switzerland
Type: Alpine Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 3 CL
Distillation method: Distilled several times
Edition: Finest Quality
Serving suggestion: With Tonic Water and lemon peel, or ice cold in a dry Martini

Flavour profile

Juniper-led · Citrus · Dry · Smooth · Lightly spiced

Did you know?

The brand is called FLY, but the company behind it is Fire & Ice Beverages AG. That name is nowhere on the front of the bottle, so most people only ever meet the three letters.

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A Swedish house that built its name on aquavit turns to juniper. Fennel and anise come along from the other end of the portfolio, and blood orange settles over them: dark, faintly sweet, carrying the bitterness that ripe orange peel always has. Three centilitres of it.

The expert's description

Sample 3 cl O.P. Anderson Blood Orange Organic Gin 40% is a Swedish Organic Gin distilled with juniper, blood orange, citrus peel, coriander, fennel and anise and bottled at 40%.

O.P. Anderson Distillery is one of those names every Swede recognises, though most recognise it from the aquavit. Blood Orange is the house stepping into the gin category, made with organic ingredients throughout. The colour is distinctly orange in the bottle.

What is interesting is what the house brought with it. Fennel and anise belong to the aquavit toolkit and rarely appear in gin, but here they sit beneath the blood orange and give it a warm, faintly liquorice-like floor. Coriander and citrus peel sharpen everything up, and juniper holds the direction so the bottle stays a gin rather than sliding into a sweetened orange spirit.

Blood orange differs from ordinary orange by being darker and less sweet, with a bitter edge in the peel. That edge is what makes the gin useful in a Negroni, where it can hold its ground against both campari and vermouth. This 3 cl bottling is there so you can taste the style before choosing a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh blood orange straight away, juicy and with peel in it. Behind that sits a sweetish note of anise and a trace of fennel, while juniper only shows up once the glass has stood for a moment.

Palate

Orange leads and fills the mouth with ripe fruit and a little bitter peel. Juniper and citrus report next, and the spice arrives last: fennel and anise, warm and lightly sweet, like a distant memory of aquavit.

Finish

Orange hangs on longest. Underneath it lies a dry, liquorice-like tone from the anise that slowly dries the mouth out again.

Specifications

Name: Sample 3 cl O.P. Anderson Blood Orange Organic Gin 40%
Distillery: O.P. Anderson Distillery
Region/Country: Sweden
Type: Organic Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 3 CL
Botanicals: Juniper, blood orange, citrus peel, coriander, fennel and anise
Edition: Blood Orange
Serving suggestion: With Tonic Water, orange peel and a sprig of rosemary, or in a Negroni

Flavour profile

Blood orange · Citrus · Spiced · Anise-led · Fresh

Did you know?

The strong orange colour in the bottle all but vanishes the moment tonic water hits the glass. The drink turns pale gold, while the smell of blood orange carries on unchanged.

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Out at Farre, a stretch west of Give, sits a distillery that made its name smoking malt over nettles. Those same nettles are in this gin, tucked under lemon and lime. Three centilitres is enough to work out why they bother.

The expert's description

Sample 3 cl Fary Lochan Citrus Small Batch Danish Gin 40% is a Danish Gin distilled in small batches with juniper, lemon, lime, coriander seeds and nettles and bottled at 40%.

Fary Lochan Destilleri sits in the village of Farre near Give in central Jutland. The place is small, production runs in short batches, and over the years the distillery has built a reputation for doing things its own way rather than copying the Scots. Citrus is the brightest release in their gin range, and according to the shop's own information it builds on the distillery's Classic Gin with extra lemon and lime laid on top.

That addition is what gives the bottle its yellow tint and its leading aroma. Lemon and lime supply the tartness and a clear peel note, while the coriander seeds tie citrus and juniper together. The nettles are the quiet ingredient: they make no fuss, but they lay down a green, faintly bitter floor you will not find in a classic London Dry Gin.

Forty per cent is enough to carry that citrus through both tonic water and ice. The gin is meant for either, neat over ice or in a Gin and Tonic, and the 3 cl bottling exists so you can taste your way forward before choosing a larger bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Squeezed lemon peel lands first, sharp and juicy, with lime right behind it. Under the citrus lies a green, almost grassy layer from the nettles, and juniper keeps discreetly to the back.

Palate

Tart and crisp. Lemon and lime fill the front of the mouth, then juniper's dry bitterness reports for duty and pulls everything back down to earth. Coriander adds a warm, faintly soapy spice, and the nettles round it off with something green and herbal.

Finish

Lime peel and a dry bitterness stay behind. Short, clean, with a green trace right at the end.

Specifications

Name: Sample 3 cl Fary Lochan Citrus Small Batch Danish Gin 40%
Distillery: Fary Lochan Destilleri
Region/Country: Farre near Give, Denmark
Type: Danish Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 3 CL
Botanicals: Juniper, lemon, lime, coriander seeds and nettles
Edition: Citrus Small Batch
EAN no.: 5714713000640
Serving suggestion: Neat over plenty of ice or in a Gin and Tonic with lime

Flavour profile

Citrus · Tart · Fresh · Herbal · Dry

Did you know?

Fary Lochan smokes its malted barley over fresh nettles instead of peat. That is the distillery's signature in the whisky, and the same nettles have been pulled into the gin, where they supply the green underside of the flavour.

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A few lads from Vejle with a serious eye for raw materials. A Spanish wine house with the local herbs growing on its doorstep. Out of that pairing came GB Grand Botanical, a triple distilled dry gin softer in style than most. Here in 3 cl.

The expert's description

Sample 3 cl Big Farm Boys GB Grand Botanical Premium Dry Gin 37.5% is a Spanish-made Premium Dry Gin, triple distilled with a selection of local herbs and bottled at 37.5%.

Big Farm Boys is a Danish brand out of Vejle. The people behind it built their whole approach around ingredients, and when the gin came up they did not set out to distil it themselves. Production went to Bodegas Cruz Conde in Spain, a house that spends its working life on sherry and wine. That is an unusual address for a gin, and you can taste it.

GB Grand Botanical rests on a set of herbs from the country around the bodega, all chosen for quality. The aroma is intense without turning sharp, and the palate lands softly with citrus on the close. Setting it at 37.5% is deliberate: the alcohol steps aside so the herbs can be heard more clearly.

The brand carries two gins, and Grand Botanical is the classic of the pair. This 3 cl bottling exists to give an impression of the style before anyone commits to a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Mild but wide. Dried herbs and juniper sit side by side, with a note of freshly peeled citrus resting over them. Nothing juts out, everything holds together.

Palate

Soft and rounded from the first sip. The herbs fill the middle with a light sweetness, juniper keeps the direction, and a trace of spice settles underneath. The low strength leaves the mouth round rather than sharp.

Finish

Citrus takes over at the end, mild and dry, and lingers a while without ever biting.

Specifications

Name: Sample 3 cl Big Farm Boys GB Grand Botanical Premium Dry Gin 37.5%
Distillery: Bodegas Cruz Conde
Producer: Big Farm Boys
Region/Country: Spain
Type: Premium Dry Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 3 CL
Distillation method: Triple distilled
Edition: GB Grand Botanical
Serving suggestion: Neat in a cognac glass or with a dry Tonic Water

Flavour profile

Mild · Herbal · Citrus · Soft · Lightly spiced

Did you know?

Cruz Conde is first and foremost a sherry house. Wine and fortified wine are the day job, and distilling gin is a side branch where the copper gets put to work on something other than what it was originally set up for.

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At Oremandsgaard Gods the still sits a stone's throw from the fields the botanicals grow in. Batch 045 is the release where mint cools the grapefruit down and hops slide in a bitterness that usually belongs in a beer glass. Here in 3 cl, so you can form an opinion before committing to a full bottle.

The expert's description

Sample 3 cl Radius Batch No. 045 Mint Grapefruit Danish Organic Gin 45.4% is a Danish Organic Gin distilled with juniper, grapefruit, mint, sea buckthorn and hops and bottled at 45.4%.

Radius Distillery works out of Oremandsgaard Gods near Præstø in southern Zealand, and the distillery follows one clear rule: fewer botanicals, better botanicals, and a flavour where each one can still be picked out. Batch 045 is dry and full-bodied, built around grapefruit and hops, then closed off again by mint and sea buckthorn.

The hops are the unusual move. They lay a herbal bitterness underneath the citrus, and together with the grapefruit's own bitter compounds they produce a gin that never turns sweet anywhere along the line. Mint arrives last and acts almost as a cooling agent, the kind of freshness that stays put long after the glass is down. Sea buckthorn adds acidity and a sharp, orange-red fruit note.

The whole production is certified organic. Radius Distillery does not name its gins, it numbers them, and every batch carries its own botanical make-up. 045 is therefore a specific release rather than a permanent fixture on the shelf. This 3 cl sample exists so you can taste your way forward before choosing a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Grapefruit peel first, sharp and faintly bitter, with juniper sitting dry behind it. Then mint arrives like a cold draught, and underneath it all a resinous trace from the hops.

Palate

Dry and full across the tongue. Grapefruit carries the whole thing with clear bitterness, sea buckthorn cuts in with acidity, and the hops lay down a lightly bitter floor familiar from a dry pilsner. Juniper stays in the background and holds it together.

Finish

Mint takes over at the end and leaves the mouth clean and cool. The bitterness lets go slowly, and what remains is a dry, herbal tone that hangs around.

Specifications

Name: Sample 3 cl Radius Batch No. 045 Mint Grapefruit Danish Organic Gin 45.4%
Distillery: Radius Distillery
Region/Country: Oremandsgaard Gods, Denmark
Type: Danish Organic Gin
ABV: 45.4%
Size: 3 CL
Botanicals: Juniper, grapefruit, mint, sea buckthorn and hops
Edition: Batch No. 045
Serving suggestion: With Tonic Water, fresh mint and a slice of grapefruit

Flavour profile

Dry · Citrus · Herbal · Fresh · Bitter

Did you know?

Oremandsgaard is a certified organic estate, and Radius Distillery draws on its own raw materials wherever it can. The estate is known among other things for its old apple varieties, which the distillery also puts to work in releases beyond the gin.

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In Kagerup in North Zealand sits Thornæs Distillery, named in honour of the owl that lived in the attic before the distillery moved in. The London Dry edition of Mad Owl is their clean, classic gin.

Expert's description

Mad Owl London Dry is a Danish gin distilled in the classic London Dry style on organic grain spirit and bottled at 46%.

The gin comes from Thornæs Distillery in Kagerup, which makes all its spirits in a traditional style, with botanicals processed directly in the still. The London Dry edition sticks to juniper, coriander and angelica root with no added sweetness, letting the classic gin character speak for itself.

The name Mad Owl pays tribute to the owl that lived in the distillery's attic before the company moved in.

Tasting notes

Nose

Piney juniper and a dry note of coriander, with a touch of angelica root.

Palate

The palate is dry and juniper-driven with a spiced, lightly peppery layer from coriander and angelica root.

Finish

The finish is long and dry, with a last trace of pine.

Specifications

Name: Mad Owl London Dry
Country: Denmark
Type: London Dry Gin
Size: 5 CL
ABV: 46%
Serving suggestion: Serve with a simple tonic and a slice of lemon to bring out the juniper
Distillery: Thornæs Distillery

Flavour profile

Dry · Piney · Spiced · Classic

Did you know?

The name Mad Owl comes from an owl that lived in the attic of the building where the distillery now operates - the distillery has since put up an owl box, hoping it will return.

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In Kagerup in North Zealand sits Thornæs Distillery, named in honour of the owl that lived in the attic before the distillery moved in. The Mad Owl range is their take on handcrafted Danish gin in several flavours.

Expert's description

Mad Owl Citrus is a Danish gin based on organic grain spirit and spiced with citrus botanicals, bottled at 46%.

The gin comes from Thornæs Distillery in Kagerup, which makes all its spirits in a traditional style, with botanicals processed directly in the still. The Citrus edition builds on a classic juniper base with a pronounced citrus layer, giving the gin a fresh, lightly bitter character.

The name Mad Owl pays tribute to the owl that lived in the distillery's attic before the company moved in - and which the distillery still hopes will return via an owl box near the entrance.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh citrus peel meets piney juniper and a lightly bitter note.

Palate

The palate is clean and citrus-driven with juniper as the foundation, while coriander seed adds a spiced counterpoint.

Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with a last trace of citrus peel.

Specifications

Name: Mad Owl Citrus
Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Gin
Size: 5 CL
ABV: 46%
Serving suggestion: Serve with a light tonic and a slice of lemon or grapefruit
Distillery: Thornæs Distillery

Flavour profile

Citrus · Piney · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

The name Mad Owl comes from an owl that lived in the attic of the building where the distillery now operates - the distillery has since put up an owl box, hoping it will return.

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Inside Hendrick's Cabinet of Curiosities sit the brand's most experimental releases, and Grand Cabaret is the distiller's tribute to the fruit eaux-de-vie stalls of 17th-century Paris.

Expert's description

Hendrick's Grand Cabaret is a Scottish gin built on Hendrick's classic base and infused with stone fruit, sweet herbs and rose, bottled at 43.4%.

The gin launched in March 2024 as a limited release under the guidance of Hendrick's Master Distiller Lesley Gracie. It draws on historic fruit eaux-de-vie enjoyed in 17th-century Paris, building on Hendrick's signature combination of cucumber and rose.

The result is a bold, playful twist on the classic Hendrick's profile, where bright stone fruits meet sweet herbs, while cucumber and rose tie the gin back to the rest of the Hendrick's family.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe stone fruits like peach and apricot meet a sweet, herbal note and a signature touch of rose.

Palate

The palate is fruity and playful, with stone fruit up front, supported by Hendrick's signature cucumber and a gentle sweetness from the herbs.

Finish

The finish is light and floral, with a last trace of rose and cucumber.

Specifications

Name: Hendrick's Grand Cabaret
Country: Scotland
Type: Scottish Gin
Size: 70 CL
ABV: 43.4%
Edition: Limited Release
Serving suggestion: Serve with a light tonic and a slice of peach to support the stone fruit character
Distillery: Hendrick's Gin
EAN no.: 5010327705910

Flavour profile

Fruity · Floral · Sweet · Herbal

Did you know?

Grand Cabaret is part of Hendrick's Cabinet of Curiosities, a series of experimental, time-limited releases where Master Distiller Lesley Gracie gets free rein to explore unusual botanicals.

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Michelle and Gareth McAllister built Ahascragh Distillery in County Galway on their love of two countries: Ireland and Asia. Xin Gin is the distillery's tribute to both.

Expert's description

Xin Gin is an Irish gin distilled with Asian botanicals such as persimmon and bottled at 40%.

The gin comes from Ahascragh Distillery in County Galway, founded by husband-and-wife team Michelle and Gareth McAllister. The base is a juniper-led dry gin with fresh citrus notes of orange peel and lemongrass, meeting the exotic Asian fruit persimmon.

An earthy, herbaceous undertone of dill and a spiced warmth of cinnamon tie the two worlds together, giving the gin its distinctive, exotic profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rose and persimmon meet fresh citrus notes and a touch of herbs.

Palate

The palate is juniper-led with citrus peel and rose, while persimmon and dill add an earthy, exotic undertone.

Finish

The finish is long, with a warm trace of cinnamon and exotic fruit.

Specifications

Name: Xin Gin
Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Gin
Size: 70 CL
ABV: 40%
Serving suggestion: Serve with a light tonic and a slice of orange to bring out the citrus and persimmon notes
Distillery: Ahascragh Distillery

Flavour profile

Exotic · Citrus · Floral · Spiced

Did you know?

Xin Gin is named after the Chinese word for 'heart' and 'mind', symbolising the founders' connection between their Irish home and their Asian roots.

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In the Piedmont region of northern Italy, a family-run distillery makes its gin in a custom-built vacuum still at low temperature. The signature ingredient is the highly aromatic Pancalieri mint, grown locally in the area.

Expert's description

Mintis Blackcurrant is an Italian gin distilled with Pancalieri mint and blackcurrant and bottled at 41.8%.

The gin comes from a family-run distillery in Piedmont, which launched the Mintis range in 2021. Distillation takes place in a custom-built vacuum still at around 60 degrees over eight hours, lower than most traditional methods, aimed at preserving the fresh aromatics of the botanicals.

The base of hand-foraged juniper, lemon and aromatic Pancalieri mint is joined in this edition by juicy blackcurrants, giving a sweet, lightly tart character. The gin is made without added sugar or colouring.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh mint meets sweet blackcurrant and a lightly tart note of lemon.

Palate

The palate opens herbal with mint, before the sweetness and light tartness of blackcurrant take over, supported by piney juniper.

Finish

The finish is fresh and minty, with a last trace of dark berries.

Specifications

Name: Mintis Blackcurrant
Country: Italy
Type: Italian Gin
Size: 70 CL
ABV: 41.8%
Serving suggestion: Serve with a light tonic and a few fresh blackcurrants to support the freshness of the mint
Distillery: Mintis Gin
EAN no.: 8595676600200

Flavour profile

Minty · Berry · Sweet · Fresh

Did you know?

Mintis bottles are designed to resemble mint buds, and the whole range is made without added sugar or artificial colouring.

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In Kolding, Trolden Destilleri & Bryghus distil their gin in tiny 350-litre copper kettles. The sea buckthorn edition gets its tart character from the orange, vitamin-rich berry that grows wild along the Danish coast.

Expert's description

Trolden Copperpot Sea Buckthorn is a Danish gin infused with sea buckthorn and bottled at 40%.

The gin comes from Trolden Distillery in Kolding, which since 2011 has made whisky, rum and gin in small batches, all by hand. The base of the Copperpot range is juniper, elderflower, angelica root and freshly cut lime peel, drawn out through an infusion box inside the copper kettle during distillation.

Sea buckthorn adds a tart, lightly sweet fruitiness to the classic Copperpot base, giving the gin a distinctly Danish coastal character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Tart sea buckthorn and elderflower lead, with a fresh note of lime peel.

Palate

The palate opens tart with sea buckthorn, before juniper and angelica root bring the classic gin structure.

Finish

The finish is fresh and lightly tart, with a last trace of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Trolden Copperpot Sea Buckthorn
Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Gin
Size: 50 CL
ABV: 40%
Serving suggestion: Serve with a light tonic and a few fresh sea buckthorn berries to support the tart character
Distillery: Trolden Destilleri & Bryghus
EAN no.: 5704021010011

Flavour profile

Tart · Fruity · Floral · Fresh

Did you know?

Sea buckthorn grows wild along the Danish coast and is known for its high vitamin C content - earning it the nickname "the orange of the north".

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In Kolding, Trolden Destilleri & Bryghus distil their gin in tiny 350-litre copper kettles, named after the Troldhede railway that once ran on lignite coal through Jutland. White Christmas is their festive take on the classic.

Expert's description

Trolden Copperpot White Christmas is a Danish organic gin distilled in traditional copper kettles and bottled at 38%.

The gin comes from Trolden Distillery in Kolding, which since 2011 has made whisky, rum and gin in small batches, all by hand. The base of the Copperpot range is juniper, elderflower, angelica root and freshly cut lime peel, drawn out through an infusion box inside the copper kettle during distillation.

In the White Christmas edition, wintery spices are added, giving the gin a cosy, seasonal twist without overshadowing the base Copperpot character.

Tasting notes

Nose

Elderflower and juniper lead, with a warm spiced note reminiscent of Christmas baking.

Palate

The palate is softly spiced with juniper and angelica root as the base, while lime peel offers a fresh counterpoint to the warm winter spices.

Finish

The finish is warm and lightly sweet, with a last trace of spice.

Specifications

Name: Trolden Copperpot White Christmas
Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Gin
Size: 50 CL
ABV: 38%
Serving suggestion: Serve with a light tonic and a cinnamon stick to support the festive spice
Distillery: Trolden Destilleri & Bryghus
EAN no.: 5704021010035

Flavour profile

Spiced · Floral · Citrus · Cosy

Did you know?

Trolden is named after the Troldhede railway, which ran on lignite coal through Jutland between 1917 and 1968.

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German metal band Rammstein has lent its name to a gin that turns violet when mixed with tonic. Behind the bottle is Danish spirits company 1423, with the band personally involved in shaping the recipe.

Expert's description

Rammstein Schwarz Blueberry Gin is a Danish gin infused with blueberry and raspberry and bottled at 40%.

The gin was created in collaboration between 1423 World Class Spirits and the German band Rammstein, who personally helped select the recipe for their spirits range. The base is classic botanicals such as juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, lemongrass and cardamom, joined by elderberry and a generous helping of blueberry and raspberry.

The dark berries give the gin its distinctive violet colour, which becomes even more pronounced when mixed with tonic or other clear mixers.

Tasting notes

Nose

Lively notes of blueberry and raspberry, lifted by a touch of lemon over a base of piney juniper.

Palate

The palate offers sweet berries meeting cardamom and juniper, before moving towards a spiced finish.

Finish

The finish is spiced and lightly dry, with a last trace of berries.

Specifications

Name: Rammstein Schwarz Blueberry Gin
Country: Denmark
Type: Gin
Size: 70 CL
ABV: 40%
Serving suggestion: Serve with tonic to bring out the gin's violet colour
Distillery: 1423 World Class Spirits
EAN no.: 5712718007756

Flavour profile

Berry · Sweet · Spiced · Piney

Did you know?

The gin turns a violet shade when mixed with tonic or other clear mixers, thanks to the dark berries in the recipe.

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"The Adventurous Spirit" is Arderin Distillery's own tagline for the philosophy behind Mór, and in the berry edition, wild berries from Irish hedgerows and woodland edges take centre stage.

Expert's description

Mór Irish Gin Wild Berry is an Irish gin infused with raspberry, blackberry and cranberry and bottled at 40%.

The gin comes from Arderin Distillery in Tullamore, County Offaly, founded by Eoin Bara in 2015. The base of juniper, angelica root, coriander and rosemary is joined in this edition by a generous helping of berries, giving the gin a sweet, tart character.

This 5cl miniature is a good way to try the berry edition of Mór before committing to a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe raspberry and blackberry lead, with a tart hint of cranberry and a herbal undertone of rosemary.

Palate

The palate opens sweet and berry-driven, before juniper and coriander break through to balance the sweetness of the fruit.

Finish

The finish is juicy and lightly tart, with a last trace of pepper from the juniper.

Specifications

Name: Mór Irish Gin Wild Berry
Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Gin
Size: 5 CL
ABV: 40%
Distillery: Mór Irish Gin
EAN no.: 5392000119840

Flavour profile

Berry · Sweet · Tart · Piney

Did you know?

Eoin Bara's grandfather was a whiskey master in Ireland back in the 1930s, and it's that heritage Eoin drew on when he founded his own distillery in Tullamore in 2015.

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In the Slieve Bloom Mountains at the heart of Ireland, Eoin Bara built his distillery on his family's whiskey heritage. The London Dry edition of Mór is the clean, classic version, letting juniper lead the way.

Expert's description

Mór Irish Gin London Dry is an Irish gin distilled in the classic London Dry style and bottled at 40%.

The gin comes from Arderin Distillery in Tullamore, County Offaly, founded by Eoin Bara in 2015. The base is juniper, angelica root, coriander and rosemary, distilled without added sweetness or fruit, letting the classic gin character speak for itself.

The name Mór is taken from the highest peak in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, and the distillery uses spring water from there in production. This 5cl miniature is a good way to try the clean edition of Mór before committing to a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Piney juniper and a dry note of angelica root, with a touch of fresh rosemary.

Palate

The palate is dry and spiced with juniper as the backbone, while coriander and rosemary add a herbal, slightly peppery layer.

Finish

The finish is long and dry, with a last trace of pine.

Specifications

Name: Mór Irish Gin London Dry
Country: Ireland
Type: London Dry Gin
Size: 5 CL
ABV: 40%
Distillery: Mór Irish Gin
EAN no.: 5391534450146

Flavour profile

Dry · Piney · Spiced · Herbal

Did you know?

Eoin Bara's grandfather was a whiskey master in Ireland back in the 1930s, and it's that heritage Eoin drew on when he founded his own distillery in Tullamore in 2015.

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In the Slieve Bloom Mountains at the heart of Ireland, Eoin Bara built his distillery on his family's whiskey heritage. Mór means "great" in Irish, and the Pineapple edition adds a sweet, tropical twist to the classic Irish gin.

Expert's description

Mór Irish Gin Pineapple Edition is an Irish gin infused with pineapple and bottled at 40%.

The gin comes from Arderin Distillery in Tullamore, County Offaly, founded by Eoin Bara in 2015. The base is a classic blend of juniper, angelica root, coriander and rosemary, which in this edition is joined by sweet pineapple for a fresh, fruity character.

The name Mór is taken from the highest peak in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, and the distillery uses spring water from there in production. This 5cl miniature is a good way to try the fruity edition of Mór before committing to a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet, ripe pineapple meets piney juniper and a light herbal note of rosemary.

Palate

The palate opens earthy with coriander and rosemary, before the pineapple's sweetness breaks through with a fresh, fruity lift.

Finish

The finish is soft and lightly sweet, with a last trace of juniper and angelica root.

Specifications

Name: Mór Irish Gin Pineapple Edition
Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Gin
Size: 5 CL
ABV: 40%
Distillery: Mór Irish Gin
EAN no.: 5392000119864

Flavour profile

Fruity · Sweet · Piney · Herbal

Did you know?

Eoin Bara's grandfather was a whiskey master in Ireland back in the 1930s, and it's that heritage Eoin drew on when he founded his own distillery in Tullamore in 2015.

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Citadelle colours its classic gin red with Rouge, where a bouquet of berries and rhubarb gives a fruity, colourful interpretation.

Expert's description

Citadelle Rouge Premium French Gin is a French Gin, bottled at 41.7%.

The gin is built on Citadelle's classic base, adding a fruity bouquet of cranberry, raspberry and blackberry.

Blackcurrant and rhubarb round off the flavour and give Rouge its characteristic red colour.

The result is a gin that is both fruity and recognisably a Citadelle.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fruity, with cranberry, raspberry and blackberry.

Palate

The palate offers a bouquet of red and black berries, supplemented by rhubarb.

Finish

The finish is fruity and lightly tart.

Specifications

Name: Citadelle Rouge
Distillery: Citadelle
Country: France
Type: Gin
ABV: 41.7%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3460410535115
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Raspberry Tonic

Flavour profile

Berries · Fruity · Rhubarb

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The red colour in Citadelle Rouge comes entirely from the added berries and rhubarb, without the use of artificial colourings.

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The small bottle carries the same curious, Victorian spirit as the original: two distillates, cucumber and Bulgarian rose, just in a size that fits in a pocket or serves as a taster.

Expert's description

Hendrick's Gin Miniature is a Scottish gin distilled at William Grant & Sons in Girvan and bottled at 41.4% in a 5cl bottle.

The gin is crafted by Lesley Gracie, who combines spirit from two very different stills: a traditional pot still from 1860, built by Bennett, Sons & Shears, and a Carter-Head still from 1948, of which only a few exist in the world.

After distillation, essence of cucumber and Bulgarian rose is added, giving Hendrick's its distinctive, unorthodox flavour profile that breaks with the traditional juniper-heavy style.

The miniature bottle is ideal as a gift or for trying Hendrick's distinctive style before investing in the full-size bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh and floral with clear cucumber and a hint of rose.

Palate

The palate is light and refreshing with cucumber and rose upfront, backed by a mild juniper base.

Finish

The finish is gentle and refreshing with lingering cucumber.

Specifications

Name: Hendrick's Gin Miniature
Country: Scotland
Type: Gin
ABV: 41.4%
Size: 5 CL
Distillery: William Grant & Sons
EAN no.: 5010327709000

Flavour profile

Cucumber · Rose · Floral · Fresh

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Hendrick's is distilled on two stills, both found at auction in the 1960s by William Grant & Sons' former president Charles Gordon.

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Tobermory brings the wild nature of the Isle of Mull straight into the bottle with Hebridean Mountain, where heather and rowan berries give the gin its distinct Hebridean character.

Expert's description

Tobermory Hebridean Mountain Isle of Mull Small Batch Gin is a Scottish Small Batch Gin, bottled at 43.3%.

This Limited Edition is a top-class gin with a truly distinct Isle of Mull character, inspired by the beautiful landscape with wild heather and rowan berries among the botanicals used.

The flavour has a rich, creamy sensation with notes of sweet lemon-infused rosehip.

This is joined by a bitter balance of rowan berries, floral notes of heather and a warming touch of ginger.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral, with heather and a touch of rosehip.

Palate

The palate is rich and creamy, with rosehip, rowan berries and heather.

Finish

The finish is warm, with a touch of ginger.

Specifications

Name: Hebridean Mountain
Distillery: Tobermory
Country: Scotland
Type: Small Batch Gin
ABV: 43.3%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5029704220328
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic

Flavour profile

Heather · Rowan berry · Floral

Did you know?

The botanicals for Hebridean Mountain are inspired by the Isle of Mull's wild landscape, where heather and rowan berries grow abundantly across the island's mountainous terrain.

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Silvio Carta, known for its Sardinian spirits, presents Gillo - a citrus-fresh dry gin in a litre size.

Expert's description

Silvio Carta Gillo Citrus Dry Gin is an Italian Dry Gin, bottled at 38%.

The gin is distilled by Silvio Carta on Sardinia.

It builds on the distillery's Sardinian craft tradition, where local ingredients play a central role.

Citrus is the carrying character, giving the gin its fresh profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is citrus-fresh.

Palate

The palate offers distinct citrus combined with juniper.

Finish

The finish is fresh and light.

Specifications

Name: Gillo Citrus Dry Gin
Distillery: Silvio Carta
Country: Italy
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 38%
Size: 100 CL
EAN no.: 8005765970799
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Distillery: h

Flavour profile

Citrus · Fresh · Italian

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Silvio Carta is a family business from Sardinia, founded in the early 1950s, known for building its spirits on the island's own ingredients.

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Vibegaard continues its colourful gin series with Cherry, where sweet cherries meet a sparkling look.

Expert's description

Vibegaard Cherry with Glitter Danish Gin is a Danish Gin, bottled at 43%.

The gin is distilled by Vibegaard in Denmark.

Cherry is the carrying botanical, giving the gin its fruity, sweet character.

With the added edible glitter, the gin becomes a festive eye-catcher in any glass.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fruity, with distinct cherry.

Palate

The palate is sweet with cherry.

Finish

The finish is fruity and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Cherry Gin with Glitter
Distillery: Vibegaard
Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 5704131000513
Serving suggestion: A mild tonic and fresh cherries as garnish

Flavour profile

Cherry · Fruity · Festive

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Vibegaard is known for its series of colourful, sparkling gins, with Cherry being one of several fruity expressions in the range.

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Vibegaard dresses its Danish gin in a sparkling pink coat, where aronia, cardamom and citrus play together in a full-bodied, festive flavour experience.

Expert's description

Vibegaard Aronia with Glitter Danish Gin is a Danish Gin, bottled at 47%.

The gin combines classic notes of juniper with fresh tones of aronia, lemon and orange.

Cardamom and green tea add depth, while a light sweetness of marshmallow rounds off the flavour.

With its sparkling pink colour, the gin is ideal for festive cocktails, and it won silver with 92 points at the International Wine & Spirits Competition.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh, with aronia, lemon and orange.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied and spiced, with cardamom, green tea and a light marshmallow sweetness.

Finish

The finish is pleasantly warm, with a mineral richness.

Specifications

Name: Aronia Gin with Glitter
Distillery: Vibegaard
Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Gin
ABV: 47%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 5704131000278
Serving suggestion: A mild tonic and a slice of citrus

Flavour profile

Aronia · Spiced · Festive

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The sparkling pink colour in Vibegaard Aronia Gin comes from added edible glitter, making it a striking festive addition to any cocktail.

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Smögen Bränneri, best known for its characterful single malt whisky from Sweden's west coast, also bottles a dry gin in the Soldimma series.

Expert's description

Smögen Bränneri Soldimma Kapitel 01 Swedish Dry Gin is a Swedish Dry Gin, bottled at 41%.

The gin is distilled by Smögen Bränneri on Sweden's west coast.

Soldimma is the first release in the distillery's gin series, 'Kapitel 01'.

The gin follows the classic dry gin style, with juniper as the carrying botanical.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is classic, with distinct juniper.

Palate

The palate is dry and clean, carried by juniper.

Finish

The finish is dry and fresh.

Specifications

Name: Soldimma Kapitel 01
Distillery: Smögen Bränneri
Country: Sweden
Type: Swedish Dry Gin
ABV: 41%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 7350146660013
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic

Flavour profile

Juniper · Dry · Classic

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Smögen Bränneri is best known for its raw and powerful single malt whisky from Sweden's west coast, but the distillery also produces gin under the name Soldimma.

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Hendrick's is known for its eccentric approach to gin, and Flora Adora is the house's floral interpretation of the classic Hendrick's style.

Expert's description

Hendrick's Flora Adora Scotch Gin is a Scottish Gin, bottled at 43.4%.

The gin is distilled by Hendrick's Gin in Scotland.

It is part of Hendrick's broader universe of experimental, floral-inspired gin expressions.

The gin is built on the distillery's characteristic base, with juniper as its foundation.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral, with a touch of juniper.

Palate

The palate is soft and floral, carried by classic juniper.

Finish

The finish is soft and lightly floral.

Specifications

Name: Flora Adora
Distillery: Hendrick's Gin
Country: Scotland
Type: Gin
ABV: 43.4%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010327705866
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic
Distillery: h

Flavour profile

Floral · Juniper · Soft

Did you know?

Hendrick's is known for its eccentric bottle design and experimental approach, with Flora Adora being one of several floral-inspired expressions in the range.

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From Spain comes Iradier y Bulfy, a dry gin carrying forward the Spanish gin tradition with classic juniper character.

Expert's description

Iradier y Bulfy Spanish Dry Gin is a Spanish Dry Gin, bottled at 42%.

The gin is distilled by Iradier y Bulfy in Spain.

It follows the classic dry gin style, where juniper forms the backbone of the flavour.

The gin works well in a classic Gin & Tonic.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers classic juniper.

Palate

The palate is dry and carried by juniper.

Finish

The finish is dry and clean.

Specifications

Name: Iradier y Bulfy Spanish Dry Gin
Distillery: Iradier y Bulfy
Country: Spain
Type: Spanish Dry Gin
ABV: 42%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 8437015137094
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic

Flavour profile

Juniper · Dry · Classic

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Spain has a strong and growing gin culture, where local distilleries such as Iradier y Bulfy put their own mark on the classic dry gin style.

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The name Ornabrak comes from the Gaelic 'Eorna Braiche', meaning malted barley, and it tells you exactly what this Irish gin is built on.

Expert's description

Ornabrak Irish Single Malt Gin is an Irish Single Malt Gin distilled by Origin Spirits in Skibbereen, West Cork, and bottled at 43%.

The gin is distilled from 100% Irish malted barley and undergoes four distillations in copper pot stills, before a fifth distillation introduces the selected botanicals.

After 36 distillation trials over 12 months, developed with input from some of the world's best bartenders, the recipe was narrowed down from nearly 30 candidates to just five botanicals: juniper, angelica, Douglas fir needles, lemon verbena and lemon peel.

Origin Spirits was founded by Patrick Shelley in 2013, and Ornabrak was the company's very first gin.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and complex with a hint of pine and citrus.

Palate

The palate is round and malty with juniper, citrus verbena and a light bitterness from Douglas fir.

Finish

The finish is long and softly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Ornabrak Irish Single Malt Gin
Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a sprig of Douglas fir or lemon verbena
Distillery: Origin Spirits
EAN no.: 0735850350011

Flavour profile

Malty · Floral · Complex · Round

Did you know?

Ornabrak's bottle is inspired by vintage apothecary bottles, and each botanical was custom illustrated for the brand by Irish botanical artist Lynn Stringer.

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