Casastos Old Tom Gin Small Batch Passion Fruit

From CASASTOS Spirits in Austria comes this passion fruit entry in their small-batch Old Tom series, where exotic fruit meets a traditional juniper structure. Passion fruit dominates the build, given depth by elderflower and a curl of fresh lemon peel, the floral and citrus notes folding neatly into the spirit. The gentle Old Tom sweetening rounds the edges so the tropical fruit reads juicy rather than sharp, a versatile bottle that works neat or as a cocktail base.

The nose is all intense passion fruit, floral elderflower and bright citrus zest, with juniper a subtle undercurrent. The palate is juicy and tropical, lightly sweet, the passion fruit cut by fine citrus freshness and a harmonious juniper warmth. It finishes fruity, mild and faintly floral. Build it long over ice with a neutral tonic, finished with a slice of fresh passion fruit, or shake it into a passion fruit sour.