Mikkeller Botanical Gin comes from the Danish Mikkeller universe, better known for beer but also active in spirits through a taste-led, contemporary approach. This gin carries that crossover identity clearly: it keeps the dry botanical structure of gin while introducing ingredients that speak to Mikkeller's brewing culture, especially the use of hops. The result is a modern botanical gin rather than a strictly old-school London Dry expression.

The recipe brings together juniper berries, lemongrass, angelica root, cardamom, orange peel and Simcoe hops. Juniper gives the necessary gin foundation, angelica adds dryness and root structure, while orange peel and lemongrass create a bright citrus line. Cardamom brings lift and spice. Simcoe hops are the most distinctive element, adding a fresh aromatic register that connects the gin to citrus, herbs and a lightly resinous bitterness.

The nose opens with citrus peel, lemongrass and a clean botanical freshness, followed by juniper and a subtle hoppy character. On the palate, Mikkeller Botanical Gin is lively and aromatic, with orange and lemongrass giving energy before cardamom and angelica tighten the middle. The finish is dry, herbal and gently bitter, with the hops extending the aromatic persistence without pushing the gin into a beer-like profile.

Bottled at 44% alcohol by volume, it suits a gin and tonic with an orange garnish, a rosemary accent or a tonic that can support its citrus-herbal direction. It also works in contemporary cocktails where a classic juniper base needs extra aromatic lift. The gin's interest lies in its balance between recognisable gin structure and a more modern, hop-touched botanical language.