Göta Gin

Göta Gin began with four friends from the western shore of Lake Como: Dario, Filippo, Andrea and Francesco. After developing the recipe on a small still, they entrusted production to Anonima Distillazioni in Gubbio, Umbria. The name comes from a local word for “drop”, recalling the spirit leaving the still little by little. Bottled at 43% ABV in a 50 cl bottle, Göta is a London Dry GinLondon DryA style, not a place of origin: every flavour comes from distilling natural botanicals. After distillation only water and a trace of sugar may be added, with no flavouring or colouring.GlossarySee London Dry gins made in small batchesSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary through column distillation with suspended botanicals.

Citrus · Dry · Floral · Herbal

Eight botanicals shape the recipe. Juniper from the Umbrian-Tuscan ApenninesJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary supplies a concentrated balsamic and resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary core. Angelica binds the composition and adds dry root depth. Lemon peel and bitter orange peel bring a layered citrus register, while olive leaves and thyme provide the persistent herbal centre. Sweet mint introduces cool freshness, and acacia flowers soften the sharper edges with a restrained floral touch.

The nose is led by juniper, thyme and olive leaves, then mint opens a brighter, cooler path toward lemon and bitter orange.

The palate is full but remains dry, with citrus and herbs progressing together rather than competing. Angelica gives the centre a firm root structure, the mint lightens the texture, and acacia appears quietly toward the close. The finish returns to juniper and thyme, clean, balsamic and gently floral.

Build the gin tonic with 5 cl of Göta Gin, 12 cl of Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic WaterMediterranean tonicA tonic with less bitterness and sugar, scented with herbs and citrus (rosemary, thyme, lemon). It leaves more room for the gin's botanicals.Glossary and plenty of clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary. Add a narrow lemon peel and a short thyme sprig. The tonic extends the Italian herbs, lemon sharpens the citrus layer and thyme reinforces the balsamic finish. Keep the sprig small so that mint, olive leaf and acacia can still be read beneath it.