Coastal

Coastal gin brings a light saline lift to a classic dry base. The style grew with island and shoreline distillers in the 2010s who began using local seaweed, samphire and sea salt to add a clean ocean note. Expect juniper first, bright citrus, quiet herbal depth, and a mineral edge that makes tonic feel crisper. Distillers often macerate or vapour infuse delicate coastal botanicals to keep flavours clear. Coastal gin shines in a G and T with a lemon or grapefruit twist, a very cold Martini with a lemon zest, a seaside spritz, or simply with soda over ice. It is a natural match for oysters and seafood.

Classic botanicals to expect include juniper, kelp, dulse, bladderwrack, samphire, sea fennel, sea salt, sea buckthorn, gorse blossom, heather, bog myrtle, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, lemon peel, grapefruit peel, pine needles.