Gin Flavour Profiles
Juniper
Crisp and bold with juniper, balanced by citrus & herbaceous notes. This is a traditional gin style perfect for gin and tonic, whilst also being very versatile.
Perfect in: Gimlet, Martini
G&T Garnish: Lemon Zest
Citrus
Fresh and zesty with citrus flavours derived from essential citrus oils. These gins often have a more spicy hint with earthy notes.
Perfect in: Negroni
G&T Garnish: Lime I Grapefruit
Spiced
Warm, spicy and earthy, often conquered by traditional spiced botanicals such as coriander, cassia or cardamom, however a number of modern gins use less common ones including black peppercorns or ginger.
Perfect in: Martini, Negroni
G&T Garnish: Orange
Herbaceous
Assertive & distinctive often with unusual botanicals offering unique flavours. Many herbaceous gins have a natural affinity with cucumber; try a slice as a garnish instead of lime or lemon.
Perfect in: Bramble
G&T Garnish: Cucumber
Floral
Light with fragrant sweetness. Subtly perfumed with juniper and delicately balanced with citrus and spice. A great introduction for new gin drinkers.
Perfect in: White Lady I Martini
G&T Garnish: Strawberry
Fruit
Sweet and full of fruit which sits alongside juniper. These gins make a fantastic G&T but can equally hold their own when served neat or with other mixers such as ginger ale, lemonade or bitter lemon depending on the dominant fruit.
Perfect in: Collins I Gin Fizz
G&T Garnish: Berries
