Gin Kanol is the Navy Strength gin from Awen Nature, distilled in Brittany at 57% alcohol. Its identity is built around concentration: the producer presents it as a powerful gin to be diluted with less spirit than a standard serve, while still keeping a full botanical presence in the glass. The recipe is born from bain-marie distillation of juniper berries, cinnamon bark, nutmeg, angelica root, coriander seed, orris root, orange peel and clove. Ten percent of the profits from Gin Kanol support Sea Shepherd France's ocean protection missions.

The nose is intense but not only alcoholic. Juniper arrives with a firm resinous profile, then the spice basket opens: cinnamon bark, nutmeg and clove bring warmth, while coriander and orange peel add lift and dryness. Angelica and orris give the structure a rooty, earthy base. The official tasting direction mentions a powerful aromatic wave, French juniper and spices with an iodized impression in the background, which gives the gin a maritime reading without turning it into a smoky or saline product.

On the palate, the 57% ABV gives real impact. Kanol needs dilution to reveal its balance: tonic, ice or a few drops of water open the spices and soften the first hit of alcohol. The finish is long, dry and spicy, with orange peel and clove returning after the juniper. In a gin and tonic, a classic Indian tonic is the safest choice, served with plenty of ice and a simple orange twist. The serve should respect the Navy Strength character: precise dilution, no heavy sweetness, and a garnish that keeps the spice clear.