10+2 remarkable gins you’ll find at Flora
Gin is one of the most popular alcoholic spirits, largely due to its use in a vast number of cocktails. The foundation of gin is the juniper plant — specifically its berries. Juniper, scientifically known as Juniperus, belongs to the cypress family and is often commonly referred to as cedar.
The roots of gin trace back to Western Europe during the Medieval period. This spirit was especially popular for its medicinal properties, including its use against scurvy and malaria. Of course, as we’ll discover below, history is not the only fascinating thing you should know about gin!
What is gin made from?
As mentioned above, the key ingredient in gin is juniper berries. However, juniper is added during the final distillation stage. The entire production process behind this spirit is particularly interesting.
In reality, gin is the product of four distillations of a mash containing rye grains, malt, and corn. Malted barley provides the enzymes required to convert starch into simpler sugars, which are then fermented and transformed into alcohol.
What pairs well with gin?
Gin is a spirit that is rarely enjoyed neat. Instead, it serves as the base for countless cocktails and pairs beautifully with a variety of flavors and ingredients.
In particular, gin combines exceptionally well with herbs and spices, enhancing its aromatic complexity. Many even describe gin as “a vodka with beautiful flavor.”
Naturally, we all know the inseparable relationship between gin and tonic — and for good reason, as this is the simplest and most popular cocktail combination for gin. However, gin also pairs wonderfully with vermouth, Cointreau, and a variety of juices such as lime, apple, orange, and pineapple.
10+2 exceptional gins you’ll find at Cava Flora 84600
1. Hendrick’s Gin
Hendrick’s Gin is an iconoclastic small-batch gin distilled in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Its unusual distillation process, combined with a curiously delightful blend of infusions — including rose and cucumber extracts — creates a gin unlike any other. This rare spirit, as intriguingly complex as it is delightfully peculiar, is housed in an equally unique bottle reminiscent of those once used by apothecaries to preserve the healing powers of their potions.
2. Oxley Gin
Oxley Gin is a traditional London Dry Gin crafted using unconventional methods. In order to preserve as much botanical freshness as possible, Oxley Gin is produced through a cold distillation process.
It took eight years and 38 experimental recipes for the creators of Oxley Gin to finally perfect their formula.
Crystal clear in appearance, with an elegant and silky texture, it reveals aromas of lemon, grapefruit, and orange, wrapped in notes of juniper, anise, nutmeg, licorice, almond, and coriander. The finish is dry, long, and spicy. Enjoy it with soda or tonic, or as the base for exceptionally enjoyable cocktails. A gin truly worth your attention!
3. Gin Mare Capri
Gin Mare Capri is a premium expression of Mediterranean indulgence. Inspired by the island aura of Capri, it combines notes of lemon and basil with the authentic character of Gin Mare, creating a harmonious and balanced result. A gin that radiates freshness, elegance, and a sense of luxury — ideal for those seeking a genuine Mediterranean experience in their glass.
4. Comte de Grasse 44°N
Comte de Grasse 44°N is a gin with many intriguing dimensions. The name “44°N” refers to the 44th parallel of Grasse, France — the world-renowned center of perfumery and essential oil production.
This gin possesses a truly unique character, combining herbs and aromatic ingredients such as rose, lavender, nutmeg, and other botanicals that create a rich flavor and intensely aromatic profile. 44°N reflects the influence of Grasse and the art of perfumery in its creation. It offers a distinctive tasting experience, showcasing a more refined and aromatic side compared to more classic gin styles.
5. Monkey 47
Monkey 47 is a gin that stands at the forefront of the super premium gin category. Originating from Germany’s Black Forest, Monkey 47 is crafted using 47 harmoniously blended botanicals.
For three months, it rests in earthenware vessels where it softens and interacts with oxygen before being blended with pure Black Forest water to reduce its alcohol content to 47%. Its refreshing structure and vibrant freshness are evident both on the nose and palate. This is a complex gin with excellent balance and a subtle spicy finish.
6. Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin
Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin is an exceptional premium Japanese gin produced in Kyoto by Kyoto Distillery, with absolute respect for local tradition and the philosophy of balance. Its name means “The Beauty of the Seasons,” perfectly reflecting the detail and harmony of Japanese aesthetics.
Distilled in small batches, the gin is divided into six different botanical elements, each distilled separately before being blended together. Distinctive botanicals such as yuzu, sansho pepper, bamboo leaves, gyokuro green tea, and hinoki wood create a refined, layered aromatic profile.
On the nose, it is fresh and elegant, with citrus and delicate herbal notes. On the palate, it is dry, beautifully balanced, and silky, with a long and clean finish.
Ki No Bi works beautifully in a high-quality Gin & Tonic, as well as in refined cocktails that highlight its purity. A gin for connoisseurs, bartenders, and those seeking a Japanese craft gin with character, finesse, and a clear identity.
7. GinRaw
GinRaw is a premium gin created in Spain by the owner and master distiller behind the renowned Gimlet bar.
It is characterized by an exceptionally harmonious blend of botanicals, including smoky spices and fruits, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile. GinRaw is celebrated for its quality and refined taste, making it popular among gin enthusiasts and bartenders searching for premium cocktail ingredients.
8. Tanqueray N.10
Tanqueray N.10 is the most awarded gin in the history of the World Spirits competition and the only gin inducted into “The Hall of Fame.”
The “T-10” takes its name from the world’s smallest still, known as Tiny Ten.
It is the only gin in the world crafted with fresh whole fruits. Produced by hand in small batches, it incorporates fresh citrus fruits such as lime, orange, and grapefruit, along with carefully selected botanicals including chamomile flowers. Its vibrant citrus character, combined with delicate hints of cedar and chamomile, allows each sip to reveal deeper complexity, perfect balance, and remarkable elegance.
9. Nikka Coffey Gin
Distilled using Nikka Whisky’s signature Coffey Still, the rich and smooth spirit at the heart of this gin delivers a luxurious and silky texture. Beyond traditional gin botanicals, its remarkable aromatic complexity comes from an invigorating burst of Japanese citrus fruits such as yuzu, kabosu, amanatsu, and shikuwasa, combined with delicate apple fruitiness and pleasant notes of Japanese sansho pepper
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10. Mirabeau Rosé Gin
At its core, Mirabeau Rosé Gin is a classic Dry Gin.
It uses neutral grape-based alcohol that adds roundness and a subtle fruity finish. The addition of Mirabeau Classic Rosé wine contributes texture and richness to the final gin. Lemon and coriander add fresh citrus character, while angelica root introduces earthy tones. Rose petals, lavender, and jasmine are used sparingly to create refined floral elegance. Finally, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary add a subtle herbal dimension to the blend.
11. Votanikon
A distinctive and flavorful Greek gin crafted from botanicals that thrive abundantly across the Greek landscape.
Its recipe features 20 botanicals gathered from mountain slopes and sunlit coastal paths throughout Greece: mountain tea from Mount Olympus, basil and dittany from Crete, juniper from the mountains of Macedonia, saffron from Kozani, Chios mastic, chamomile and citrus from the Peloponnese, oregano from Mani, and sage from Amorgos. Its bottle is elegantly designed, embossed with the names of the botanicals used in its production.
12. Mataroa
Mataroa is a Greek gin produced by the Melissanidis Distillery. For its creation, botanicals with particularly bold characteristics were selected to leave a strong signature on the final flavor profile.
These include juniper berries from Croatia, angelica root and lavender from France, coriander seeds from Tunisia, iris root from Italy, bay leaves from Syria, licorice from Turkey, mandarin from Morocco, orange peels from Spain, lemon peels from Egypt, chamomile from Cyprus, and Greek mastic from the mastic trees of Chios. The result is striking, intensely aromatic, and truly unforgettable.
