Scapegrace Classic Gin is a New Zealand London Dry Gin built with pure water from the Southern Alps and a twelve-botanical recipe. Juniper, coriander seed, nutmeg, cardamom pods, lemon peel, orange peel, orris root, cinnamon, cassia, angelica root, cloves and liquorice root create a profile that is clean, citrus-led and quietly spiced. Bottled at 42.2% ABV, it is designed to be versatile, crisp and modern while still behaving like a recognisable dry gin.

The nose opens with juniper, lemon peel and orange peel, followed by cardamom, coriander and nutmeg. The spice is present but controlled, adding warmth rather than heaviness. Orris and angelica give the gin a dry root structure, while liquorice and cassia soften the middle. On the palate, Scapegrace Classic is smooth and direct: citrus brightens the attack, juniper holds the frame and the spice mix gives a polished, slightly warming finish. The balance is clean enough for simple serves but detailed enough for cocktails.

In a gin and tonic, a fresh orange slice is a good garnish because it connects with the citrus peel and keeps the drink bright. A dry tonic or Burma-style tonic will preserve the gin's crispness better than a very sweet mixer. Scapegrace Classic also works in a Negroni or Martini when a citrus-spice dry gin is wanted, especially when the cocktail needs clarity rather than heavy perfume. The finish is medium to long, clean and gently warm, with juniper, orange, lemon and spice returning together. It is a useful benchmark for New Zealand gin in the database.