Seasonal Spring Gin is a limited 40% ABV release from Secret Garden Distillery in Edinburgh. Created originally for April 2025, it is a distilled gin whose botanical selection is designed around the first green and citrus-bright notes of spring. Juniper remains the foundation, with coriander seed, angelica root and winter savory building a dry, herbaceous base. Lemon balm grown in the distillery garden and pink peppercorn provide the fresher, more lifted accents.

The botanical structure is precise rather than floral-sweet. Juniper supplies piney clarity and a firm dry core. Coriander gives a lightly citrusy spice, angelica adds a rooty, earthy bind, and winter savory contributes a savoury herb note. Lemon balm is the key brightener, bringing a leafy lemon freshness rather than the sharper character of juice or peel. Pink peppercorn finishes the composition with a soft aromatic warmth and a delicate peppery lift.

At the nose, expect crushed garden herbs, juniper and a clean lemon-balm impression. The palate opens dry and citrus-fresh, then settles into coriander, angelica and savoury herbs. Its pepper note stays fine and restrained, allowing the gin to remain crisp rather than fiery. This makes it an appealing choice for drinkers who like botanical detail and freshness more than overt sweetness. The limited seasonal status is part of the product story, but the flavour itself is built for a simple, composed serve.

Use a neutral Indian tonic with plenty of clear ice and a long lemon peel. The producer recommends plain tonic and lemon peel, a pairing that keeps the lemon balm and juniper in focus without competing perfume. Pour 5 cl of gin and 12 cl of tonic in a chilled balloon glass, then stir once lightly. Avoid berry tonics or heavy fruit garnishes: their sweetness would blur the garden herbs and the fine peppercorn finish. A slow taste after a minute of dilution lets the citrus, green herbs and spice resolve cleanly.