Toison Handcrafted Ruby Red Gin

Toison takes its name from a Slovakian legend in which a shepherd, searching for lost sheep, stumbled on the thermal springs of Trencianske Teplice, a story echoed in the sheepskin and bell-shaped bottle. The gin is matured in earthenware vessels for added depth, then macerated with carefully selected berries and nothing else, no colourings or added flavourings, so its deep ruby colour comes from the fruit alone.

The nose is sweet with ripe strawberries and a herbal edge, while the palate brings raspberries, more strawberry and a floral lick of elderflower. The finish stays long and fruity. Best poured over ice into a tall, berry-garnished cocktail or a fruit-forward spritz.