Sir Chill Gin Winter Edition

Behind the Winter Edition name sits a different recipe, not simply a new label. Sir Chill's cold-season gin keeps the house signature, an extract of the tobacco plant, but shifts the emphasis towards warmth: vanilla for depth, and hops for an earthy, resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary structure that the Classic bottling does not have. It is bottled at 45%, noticeably stronger than the Classic.

Woody · Limited Edition · Vanilla

Hops are the key difference. In brewing they bring bitterness and green, resinous aromas; here they give the gin a drier, woody dimension and structure without overt bitterness, which balances the sweetness of the vanilla. The tobacco extract adds complexity and a faintly smoky undertone, and the three together build a profile meant for winter: warm and comforting rather than bright. The edition is distilled in limited quantities. Winter here means density and warmth rather than the usual seasonal spice rack.

On the nose, soft vanilla opens, followed by a rich herbal layer and a lightly toasted character.

The palate is rounded and textured, moving from smooth vanilla into drier wood, with the hops holding the structure. The finish is long, warm and quietly aromatic, the tobacco lingering at the back. The extra strength gives the gin more body than the Classic and suits slow tasting, which is how the producer positions it, as a gin for sipping in the colder months.

Fentimans' Valencian orange tonic brings a round citrus that suits the vanilla and softens the hops. A lightly torched orange peel is the only garnish: brief contact with a flame caramelises the oils and adds a toasted note that mirrors the gin. For a stronger winter drink, the gin also works in stirred cocktails where depth and aromatic structure matter more than brightness.