Ungava Canadian Premium Gin 70cl, 43.1% ABV

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Nº 209 Gin was born from the combination of modern sensibility and reverence for tradition. Among the premium brands, Nº 209 Gin provides a mix of affinity for the underdog, American ingenuity and hard work, all combined in the unique, cosmopolitan and slightly roguish city of San Francisco Juniper, coriander, lemon peels, orange peels, angelica, Orris root, liquorice, nutmeg, cassia bark and cinnamon Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin is a small-batch botanical gin that can be considered the only gin inspired by love for gardening and the native Tuscan cuisine that make it smooth and delicious

Sloane’s Gin is strictly connected to English heritage, with the name of the brand originating with its founder, Sir Hans Sloane, who was a royal physician, botanist, collector and forerunner to the modern gin 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.Sloane’s Gin is a unique gin with a citrus taste. It is one of the rare British gins that use exotics botanicals. Its distillation process is also an outstanding characteristic of this product The distillery also produces Excellia Tequila, the French Esprit the June Liqueur and La Quintinye Vermouth royal Although the brand has put some emphasis on Tuscan cuisine, Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin cannot be recognized for a specific local character That complexity, and wedded smoothness, meant that we enjoyed Ungava Gin over ice. It really is quite a mouthful of flavour, and that makes it a good gin to have neat (like these ones, if that’s your thing).

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 mainly sold in Spain, Germany, the UK, Mexico, Portugal and Italy (its most important markets) but is also present in more than 30 countries This is a typical British gin produced by the traditional English William Chase Distillery. The botanicals of this gin are organically grown. In particular, cider apples are fermented into cider and then distilled into a copper still named “Naked Chase”. A second distillation is done into Naked Chase with wild botanicals and pure, natural water 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) I first tried mixing it with Fever Tree but it was not a good match for me, the sweetness of the tonic clashed with the gin. It was much better with Merchant’s Heart tonic, a lovely G&T, not too sweet. It was dry, a touch sweet and bitter; different enough to stand out. And talking of standing out, I liked the subtle golden hue when mixed with tonic.Among 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 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. Juniper, absinthe, angelica root, cinchona, coriander, fennel seed, lavender flowers, liquorice and violet root Michelin joined a growing chorus of voices online taking aim at the company’s use of Inuit culture to sell its product. “It’s like the marketing department for this company was like, you know what, we need a shorthand to say north and cold and nature and we can’t be bothered to come up with our own recognisable symbols, so we’re just going to rip off somebody else,” he said. Days later, the company offered its full apology, which Michelin described as a nice first step, though he questioned whether it would lead to any concrete change. “I think it would be so amazing if companies actually came to indigenous communities and established real and meaningful partnerships and used that as part of their branding.” The nose is sweet with juniper and an undefinable hint of Canadian botanicals. Atypical but very interesting.

This English gin is also sold outside its domestic market, in countries including Australia, Italy, Norway, Spain and the US 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. 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.” 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.” Juniper, coriander, angelica root, Orris root, orange peel, lemon peel, cubeb berries, grains of paradise, caraway seeds, elderflower, yarrow, chamomile. Plus an infusion of cucumber and rose petals