Daffy's Gin is bottled at 43.4% ABV and takes an unusually patient route to freshness. A French wheat spirit is distilled slowly in a former copper whisky still, allowing a recipe of juniper, Lebanese mint, coriander seed, angelica root, lemon peel, cassia bark, orris root and orange peel to settle into a composed whole. The mint is the distinctive thread, but it is not used to make the gin taste confectionary. Instead, it gives the citrus and spice a cool, aromatic lift and makes the profile immediately recognisable.

Juniper arrives first, clean and resinous, followed by lemon and orange peel. The palate then opens through coriander and mint, with a lively green note that keeps the citrus taut. Cassia supplies warmth, angelica and orris root give shape and dryness, and the finish develops a gentle caramel and toffee-like roundness without becoming sweet. At 43.4%, Daffy's has enough concentration for a long drink, yet it retains a supple texture that also works well over a large cube of ice.

For a simple, faithful gin and tonic, fill a tall glass with cold, clear ice, pour 5 cl of Daffy's Gin and add 10 cl of chilled Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water. Add a fresh lime wedge and a small sprig of mint, then give the drink one short stir. Lime reinforces the bright citrus edge, while mint recalls the signature botanical rather than competing with it. Keep the garnish fresh and the tonic restrained so the peppery, rooty depth remains audible beneath the first cool, citrus-led impression.