Big Gino Gin Exotic Dream

Big Gino is the Italian brand behind a string of vivid, flavour-forward gins, and Exotic Dream leans hardest into the sunshine. Bottled at 40% in a generous litre, it sets a harmonious juniper base beneath a riot of tropical fruit, citrus and floral botanicals, with no artificial colourings or preservatives to muddy the picture. The result is less a classic London Dry than a passport to somewhere warmer.

The nose is intense with mango, passion fruit and pineapple, floral hints curling around a soft juniper note. On the palate it is fresh and fruity, exotic fruit and a light citrus acidity carried by a fine floral undertone, the juniper holding steady but quiet. The finish is soft and long, fading on tropical sweetness. Build a gin and tonic with a floral or light tonic and garnish with a slice of mango.