Patience Spring Gin 2026 is a limited British dry gin from Patience Distillery, bottled at 44% ABV. This seasonal release is limited to one hundred hand-numbered bottles and builds its spring character around lime, forced rhubarb, wildflower honeycomb and sea salt. The small release format is part of its identity, but the recipe itself gives the bottle its real focus: a juniper base refreshed by citrus and rhubarb, then rounded and seasoned with honeycomb and salt.

Citrus · Limited Edition · Floral · Fruity

Forced rhubarb supplies a lively tartness and a distinctive springtime association. Lime reinforces that brightness, while wildflower honeycomb brings a more textured floral sweetness than plain sugar. Sea salt appears as a seasoning note rather than a saline style, helping to define the flavours around it. Juniper keeps the composition anchored in dry gin, providing the fresh, woody botanical line that holds the fruit, citrus and honey elements together.

The nose is bright and fresh, with lime and rhubarb leading into a light honeyed floral note.

On the palate, rhubarb gives the first tangy lift, followed by citrus and a softer honeycomb roundness. The 44% strength provides a firm texture and enough definition for the gin to remain dry in overall character. A faint savoury mineral edge from sea salt can sharpen the finish, which returns to lime, juniper and the tart edge of rhubarb.

This gin suits a tall, restrained tonic serve with plenty of ice, a lime wheel and a thin ribbon of rhubarb. The garnish should stay clean and seasonal rather than sweet. It is also a compelling choice for a Gimlet, where the lime and rhubarb profile can take the drink in a sharper spring direction, or for a highball with soda when its delicately floral honeycomb note is to be kept in the background.