GauGin Beach is a Belgian London Dry Gin created as the fresher, summer-oriented expression in the three-bottle GauGin range, alongside GauGin Classic and GauGin Mountain. According to the brand, the development of the series started with GauGin Classic, which took 23 months of work, followed by a further 12 months to refine the recipes for Beach and Mountain. GauGin Beach is produced in small batches and bottled at 46 percent ABV, with a clear focus on brightness, Mediterranean citrus and aromatic herbs.

The gin is distilled in an artisanal, family-run distillery in Belgium, in limited batches often described as around 4,000 bottles. As a London Dry Gin, all of its character comes from the distillation of botanicals without added flavourings afterwards. The aromatic profile is built around a backbone of juniper berries combined with orange and lemon, which provide the vivid citrus notes that define the “Beach” identity, supported by wild rosemary, wild sage, wild thyme and lavender.

On the nose, GauGin Beach opens with fresh lemon and sweet orange zest, underpinned by classic juniper and a bouquet of Mediterranean herbs. Rosemary and wild thyme bring a resinous and slightly savoury edge, while lavender adds a gentle floral lift. On the palate, the gin is clean and citrus-driven, with juniper and lemon to the fore, followed by layers of aromatic herbs and a subtle floral note that keeps the profile both refreshing and structured. The texture is dry and crisp, in line with the London Dry style, with no obvious sweetness.

The finish is medium to long, marked by lingering lemon peel, hints of orange, herbal notes from wild sage and rosemary, and a light, cooling impression from the thyme and lavender. GauGin Beach is particularly suited to a classic gin and tonic with a neutral tonic water and plenty of ice, where its citrus and herbal character can be highlighted with simple garnishes such as a slice of lemon and a small sprig of rosemary or thyme. It also works well in long, refreshing cocktails that emphasise citrus and herbal freshness, making it a natural choice for warm-weather serves and Mediterranean-inspired drinks.