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ARBIKIE DISTILLERY SCOTLAND Arbikie Distillery is the first single-site, field to bottle distillery in Scotland to produce both white and brown spirits using traditional Scotch distilling methods and equipment. Arbikie AK’s Gin 86PF / 750ML A tribute to founder’s father, Alexander Kirkwood Stirling (AK). This gin is created entirely on the Arbikie estate using their own wheat, water, and honey, resulting in an earthy, spicy spirit with subtle smoothness. Arbikie Kirsty’s Gin 86PF / 750ML Master Distiller Kirsty Black chose botanicals (seaweed, Carline Thistle, Blueberries) to capture Arbikie’s sea, rock, and land elements. The base spirit is distilled on site and tailored to complement these unique flavors. Arbikie Nadar Gin 86PF / 200ML / 750ML Nàdar (Gaelic for ‘Nature’) is the world’s first climate positive gin, created from peas to harness the power of nature and science. With a carbon footprint of $-1.54/kg CO2 per bottle, it is a revolutionary spirit at the forefront of fighting climate change. ASKUR ICELAND Askur Yggdrasil (ig-dri-sil) is the name of the Tree of Life in Nordic mythology. In literature, the tree is in the center of the Nordic universe, joining the nine realms. Askur Yggdrasil Gin evokes this appropriately Nordic heritage by sourcing high quality ingredients from all over Europe that are joined together in one distillate. Askur Yggdrasil Gin 86PF / 750ML This Icelandic gin has a lively nose, serving rich, concentrated bursts of juniper, coriander, and citrus peel. Notes from the grain base come out on the palate, where the alcohol is notable but well-incorporated. This gin is robust and ready for spirit-forward cocktails. Double Gold SIPS Award’21

BAYAB AFRICA Using botanicals plucked from the Baobab tree of life, our African sourced botanicals bring our range of premium gins to life, with a refreshing & subtly sweet African citrus flavor. 30 Best Gins of 2023 Vine Pair Bayab African Classic Dry Gin 86PF / 750ML A Classic Dry, with an African twist. The infusion of Zambian Baobab, Juniper berries, Coriander, Rosemary, Cinnamon, and Coarse Salt, gives this gin a bold burst of fresh African citrus. Bayab Burnt Orange & Marula Gin 86PF / 750ML Bayab Burnt Orange is distilled with Marula fruit picked from the elephant tree as well as baobab fruit, cinnamon, burnt orange peel, coriander, and sea salt. Bayab African Rosé Gin 86PF / 750ML

Bayab’s special Rose edition gin combines botanicals, such as baobab fruit, African rose petals, Rose water, coriander, and sea salt, resulting in a slightly sweeter and floral gin. Bayab African Palm and Pineapple Gin 86PF / 750ML

Inspired by the diverse and vibrant cultures of West Africa, Bayab Palm & Pineapple Gin offers a unique and exotic taste experience that transports you to the sun kissed landscapes of the continent. Embrace the essence of Africa with every sip of this extraordinary gin.

TOP 10 GIN BOTANICALS What these top 10 botanicals have in common is that they’ve all been used in gins for centuries, some even common in 17th and 18th century gins.

#5 ORANGE …the world of orange in gin is complicated. #6 ORRIS ROOT The inclusion of dried Orris Root likely owes a debt to the world of perfumery. #7 CARDAMOM This might be the biggest mover on the list in the past decade. #8 LICORICE (CHIEFLY ROOTS) D id you know that Licorice, owing to its strong flavor, and slight sweetness, is in Old Tom style gins. #9 CASSIA Cassia is sometimes referred to as cinnamon, especially in the United States. #10 TRUE CINNAMON Cinnamon comes from the Cinnamomum verum tree. It is native to Sri Lanka

#1 JUNIPER Juniper could be found at Paloelithic sites across Europe 10,000 years ago. People burnt juniper for its distinctive piney aroma. There are believed to be somewhere between 50–67 species of juniper in the world. According to E.U. law, gin must be predominantly flavored by Juniprus communis. U.S. laws don’t specify the species. As it only says “juniper berries,” Juniper is what gives gin its distinctive flavor. Without juniper… you don’t have gin. When you have juniper, technically, you have gin. #2 CORIANDER Coriander are the seeds of the Cilantro plant. #3 ANGELICA (PRIMARILY ROOT) Angelica is the third ingredient in the “holy trinity” of gin, which includes coriander and juniper. #4 LEMON Did you know that the lemon is probably a hybrid of a bitter orange and the citron?

These top 10 are only the tip of the iceberg… Sorry, Lavender. Maybe next year. — THEGINISIN.COM

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