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Four Corners American Gin Gin-Note™

Four Corners American Gin

Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance

Elegant and Creamy

Floral with citrus notes and a warm touch of vanilla, juniper does not dominate and stays in harmony with botanicals

Ideal mixer: Grapefruit soda

Recommended garnish: Grapefruit zest

Ideal serve: French 75

ABV: 41%

Spirit base: Grain

Juniper
Citrus
Floral
Fruit
Herbal
Spice
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Four Pillars Lune Gin Gin-Note™

Four Pillars Lune Gin

Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance

Smooth and Spice

Silky, buttery and caramel, with a hint of sweetness from vanilla beans with a lovely balance of spice and warmth.

Ideal mixer: Classic tonic

Recommended garnish: Slice of Orange

Ideal serve: Gin-spiked Almond Latte

ABV: 41.8%

Spirit base: Wheat

Juniper
Citrus
Floral
Fruit
Herbal
Spice
Oranges
Roasted Almonds
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Hernö Gin x Björn Frantzén én Gin Gin-Note™

Hernö Gin x Björn Frantzén én Gin

Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance

Elegant and Floral

Juniper-forward with herbal citrus and spice; passion fruit and floral notes on the palate; dry, salty, umami finish lingers.

Ideal mixer: Light tonic

Recommended garnish: None

Ideal serve: Neat or in a Dry Martini

ABV: 44%

Spirit base: Wheat

Juniper
Citrus
Floral
Fruit
Herbal
Spice
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Roku Sakura Bloom Gin Gin-Note™

Roku Sakura Bloom Gin

Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance

Floral and Refined

Elegant floral taste layered with hints of saltiness, underpinned by a complex blend of botanicals that enhances this Japanese gin.

Ideal mixer: Classic tonic

Recommended garnish: Cherry

Ideal serve: Hanami Fizz with sparkling lemonade, garnished with raspberries and fresh ginger

ABV: 43%

Spirit base: Grain

Juniper
Citrus
Floral
Fruit
Herbal
Spice
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Four Seas by Salcombe Gin Gin-Note™

Four Seas by Salcombe Gin

Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance

Smoky and Impressive

Zesty fresh lemon, smoky citrus marmalade, with classic juniper, smooth and rich with a hint of salinity on the finish

Ideal mixer: Indian tonic water

Recommended garnish: Lemon slice or lemon twist

Ideal serve: G&T with Indian Tonic water and Lemon garnish

ABV: 40%

Spirit base: Wheat

Juniper
Citrus
Floral
Fruit
Herbal
Spice
Rich & Smoky
Sea Buckthorn
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Hendrick’s Oasium Gin Gin-Note™

Hendrick’s Oasium Gin

Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance

Herbal and Citrus

From Lesley Gracie’s Cabinet of Curiosities: a verdant, herbaceous Hendrick’s gin with bright citrus, cucumber, and classic juniper.

Ideal mixer: Classic tonic

Recommended garnish: Cucumber

Ideal serve: Hendrick's Oasium Fizz

ABV: 43.4%

Spirit base: Wheat

Juniper
Citrus
Floral
Fruit
Herbal
Spice
Bright fruit
Aromatic Herbs
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Julu Dry Gin Gin-Note™

Julu Dry Gin

Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance

Complex and Bold

Delicately spiced with complex aromas, bright citrus, juniper crispiness, and a zingy palate leading to a bold peppery finish.

Ideal mixer: Mediterranean Tonic

Recommended garnish: Grapefruit wedge

Ideal serve: Semi-dry Martini

ABV: 45%

Spirit base: Corn

Juniper
Citrus
Floral
Fruit
Herbal
Spice
Lively Lemon Citrus
Bold Warm Dark spices
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Aureus Vita Gin Gin-Note™

Aureus Vita Gin

Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance

Balanced and Nuanced

Earthy juniper, hazelnut, lemongrass, citrus, cassia and liquorice developing to peppercorns, berry fruit and blackcurrant leaf in a long finish

Ideal mixer: Light tonic

Recommended garnish: None

Ideal serve: Classic Martini

ABV: 61.8%

Juniper
Citrus
Floral
Fruit
Herbal
Spice
Baobab
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A Very Noble Water

Jared Brown & Anistatia Miller

Sipsmith Origin 1639 Gin Gin-Note™

Sipsmith Origin 1639 Gin

Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance

Ideal mixer: Simple syrup and ginger bitters

Recommended garnish: Candied ginger

Ideal serve: On the rocks or a Gin Old Fashioned

ABV: 42%

Spirit base: Malted Barley

Aged: Rested in oak barrels and chill filtered

Juniper
Citrus
Floral
Fruit
Herbal
Spice
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