Black Fox Mustard Gin

Black Fox Mustard Gin is a Saskatchewan flavoured ginFlavoured ginGin with flavourings, often fruity, added after distillation. It may be coloured and lightly sweetened.GlossarySee Flavoured gin gins bottled at 42% ABV. The distillery’s Canadian Gin is rested with locally grown Saskatchewan mustard seeds, which contribute a savoury character, gentle sweetness and restrained spice without obscuring the juniper foundation. Its unusual culinary profile offers a distinctive alternative to conventional citrus and fruit-flavoured gins.

Spicy · Herbal · Earthy

The documented botanicals are Juniper berriesJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary, Saskatchewan mustard seeds. Together they give useful tasting landmarks rather than a list to rush through: start by looking for the leading aroma, then notice how juniper and the drier elements shape the middle of the palate. The profile is best judged in stages, because cold temperature and a little dilutionDilutionThe water added by melting ice. In the right amount it opens the aromas and softens the alcohol; too much flattens the drink.Glossary often bring the citrus, floral, herbal, spice or fruit notes into clearer focus.

Taste a small chilled measure before making a longer drink. Let it sit briefly, take a first sip, then return after the ice has begun to melt. A measured mixer and clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary help keep the botanical detail readable. Avoid a heavily sweet or strongly flavoured mixer on the first tasting; it can conceal the balance between the named botanicals and the gin base.

For a reliable Perfect ServePerfect serveThe way the producer recommends serving the gin (glass, tonic, ratio, garnish) to show it at its best.Glossary, pour 5 cl of gin over plenty of clear ice and add 12 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic WaterIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary. Stir once and garnish simply with Saskatchewan mustard seeds. The garnish should echo the documented recipe rather than introduce a competing flavour. Adjust the tonic only after tasting the first sip, so the finish remains clear and the serving stays faithful to the gin's character.