The nose is a rather traditional from the start, but with a distinct ethanol edge. A touch of citrusy lemon, a touch of floral, but a good deal of juniper. The color may surprise, but the nose feels very classic. The nose is slightly sweet, a hint of lemon zest but a good deal of juniper. A hint of alcohol as well. Smells quite classic in character. Plymouth Gin uses its distillery as the heart of its gin, including food and drink tours around the distillery. The heritage of the brand is the most important to Plymouth Gin. Its plain grain botanicals are also used to help make the gin unique. The brand is very well-known in certain areas but fails to be as globally known as some others

Looking at that botanical mix you’ll see that there’s an interesting line-up here. There are truly some rare botanicals from the Canadian North here as the bottle promises. Of most interest to us was ‘arctic blend’. Arctic blend – a new one on us – is a bit like Labrador tea. This mix promised a new gin experience and we were intrigued to give it a try. NoseAmong all the premium brands, Old English Gin can be considered the most traditional gin, because it has maintained the historical 1783 recipe. The only minor adjustment is the exclusion of turpentine oil Ungava is a unique contemporary gin. The combination of creative ingredients and bathtub-gin-style-infusion culminates in a gin that will have both supporters and detractors among contemporary and classic gin enthusiasts. The obscure flavors and ingredients will leave you wondering, “just what is that flavor?” and reaching for more traditional supports “is that coriander?” But its mixability and unique color will probably have you reaching for it again.

The gin is sold in over 43 countries throughout the world, with exports to Asia, Australia, Ireland, Russia and the US and is also available in duty-free shops in Europe The Ungava Peninsula, after which the gin is named, is to the top right of Hudson Bay is you were to look on a map. I’ve not been and frankly, as it’s described as a treeless tundra and sounds incredibly cold, I’m not going to rush there! Very happy to be corrected on that by anyone who has been – it’s likely stunningly beautiful like the rest of Canada. Pedeliento, Giuseppe, Daniela Andreini, and Daniele Dalli."The Local(s) as the New Global? Local Brands for the New Premium Markets for Spirits: The Case of Gin Mare." In Sage Business Cases. London: Sage Publications Ltd., 2023. https:// doi. org/10.4135/9781473995925. This gin is linked to the London lifestyle, as the image of the product reflects London’s cosmopolitan spirit. London Nº1 gin is linked to the heritage of London gin for two main reasons: first, it reflects the London distilling tradition, and second, it contains 12 botanicals from around the world, which reflects the global trade center heritage of London Juniper, coriander, angelica, liquorice, Orris roots, orange peels, lemon peels, hops, elderflower and fresh Bramley applesIt is a true London gin for London gin lovers. It reflects London’s cosmopolitan spirit thanks to the botanicals from all around the world Brecon Special Reserve Gin is a gin with juniper and coriander prevalent along with hints of spicy cinnamon, creating a delectable gin that deserves to be sought out for true gin experts. Brecon Special Reserve is the only fine-quality distilled gin that uses botanicals from the four corners of the world. It is bottled at the Penderyn Distillery using water from the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park (Wales) Nº209 distillery also owns Rudd Oakville Estate Winery and Dean & DeLuca, which also produce N º209 Kosher-for-Passover Vodka

I mixed it up in a Negroni, and you get a nice bit of juniper and bitterness here, but the finish is slightly different than expected: a bit of tart berry and floral notes come out at the end. Quite surprising as I found those notes to be very understate neat, but quite interesting that a complex drink like the Negroni would bring them out.Now we’re getting into the ones that I’d never heard of before. Arctic Blend is a creeping evergreen used as a kind of tea by northern peoples. Labrador tea is a flowering bog plant with white poofy flowers also used as a tea by the Inuit. Crowberries are another evergreen of the north, and these low lying plants produce round purplish berries that are used in jams and pies as well. A lot of tart/semi-sweet fruits in here. Let’s get on to the taste. Tasting Notes Okay, there’s a few of them here. So bare with me on this whirlwind tour. Oh Cloudberry, obsession is they name! I’ve wanted to try fresh versions of this berry for the years since I’ve heard of it. This tart berry grows in only very small quantities in its native range. Though hard to find, it has been used in many northern peoples’ food cultures. Many native northerners made spirits from them, but its most commonly found in jellies and jams. Also known as the “Bakeapple.” In a statement, Ungava founder and president Charles Crawford, said: “We are truly sorry that we’ve offended the Inuit community, as this was never our intent, nor does it align with our corporate values and beliefs. We are deeply sorry and we will do better.” Juniper, Ugni Blanc grape, ginger root, liquorice, cassia bark, green cardamom, coriander, cubeb berries, nutmeg and lime The gin arrives in squat rectangular bottle that I particularly like. Very classy. I love the syllabic characters of the Inuktitut tribe who live in the Ungava region. It is their word for the peninsula and means ‘towards open water’.

Pedeliento, Giuseppe, et al. "The Local(s) as the New Global? Local Brands for the New Premium Markets for Spirits: The Case of Gin Mare". Sage Business Cases. London: SAGE Publications, Inc., 2023. 29 Nov 2023, doi: https:// doi. org/10.4135/9781473995925. There have also been complaints that attempts to market the drink in bars by employing women in parka costumes equated to sexualising Inuit to sell alcohol. G’Vine Floraison is a French gin that combines local and traditional distillation techniques and infusion practices. Modern and progressive attitudes result in a new take on the centuries old spirit

Franco Buscemi, who lives in Iqaluit, the capital of Canada’s Nunavut territory, criticised the company’s “Inuit Survival Guide”, saying: “Here’s a tip … Don’t use Inuit as mascots to sell your product.” Olifant Dry Gin is a very spicy Dutch gin for gin lovers. Olifant Dry Gin is based on a combination of three distillates, which gives it a smooth, unforgettable flavor This is a typically Spanish gin, produced by the Spanish company Distilerías Campeny. All the botanicals are local (from Barcelona). It is also important to notice that the company tried to advertise this gin as a new version, according to the tastes and trends of local consumers The nose is sweet with juniper and an undefinable hint of Canadian botanicals. Atypical but very interesting. Juniper, angelica root, savory, coriander, cassia bark, liquorice, cinnamon, almond, lemon peel, orange peel, lily root and bergamot