Spice Island is our newest and most exciting gin. It is smooth, complex and versatile and probably the finest gin we have made. Its inspiration is derived from sailing adventures in the Indian Ocean, with many fond memories of Zanzibar, that romantic quintessential Spice Island.
Despite its name, this is a typical dry distilled gin. with just a hint of subtle spices. The gentle vapour infusion with characteristic spices of Zanzibar creates a subtle uplifting, heady and complex gin. This gin lends itself to the most interesting pairings because different mixers and garnishes are dramatically emphasized, creating strikingly different cocktails.
It is absolutely delicious as a straight G&T with Indian Tonic garnished with grapefruit and a splash of cranberry juice creates our signature Zanzibar Sunset cocktail. Garnish with a slice of ginger and a dried chilli or red peppercorns for an aromatic hot spice drink, or add a cinnamon stick and a slice of orange for a festive Christmassy G&T. And when it gets cold, make a warming Gin Hot Toddy to see you through a cold winter.
This is a gin that invites bold experimentation and is superb with floral or citrus flavoured tonics, garnished with abundant sweet citrus or berries and beautiful edible flowers.
Botanicals: Juniper, Coriander, Honeybush, Liquorice root, Cardamom, Citrus zest, Grains of Paradise, Orris Root, Cinnamon, Allspice, Ginger.
Aroma: Warm sweet citrus base flavours with complex bouquet of sweet spice, the reflects on the palate
Palate: Light, bright spice flavours underpinned by sweet tangerine citrus resolve into individual hints of allspice, liquorice, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger as it warms in the mouth.
Finish: Smooth mouth feel, with a last lingering memory.
Perfect Serve: Spice Island is an aromatic, flavourful gin made with light touches of sweet Zanzibar spices. Its pedigree is classic dry gin, and the spice notes are subtle, giving the gin a hint of sweetness that is equally delicious whether enjoyed neat, as a G&T, or used as a base for more adventurous gin cocktails.