IBZ 48 Premium Dry Gin

The recipe for IBZ 48 Premium Dry GinDry ginGin with no perceptible sweetness: in the European Union, the word "dry" allows at most 0.1 g of sugar per litre.GlossarySee Dry gin gins combines juniper with lemon and orange peels at a robust 48% ABV. Familia Marí Mayans double-distils cereal spirit with juniper berriesJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary, lemon peel and orange peel in copper stills, then bottles the gin at 48% ABV. At this strength, the oils of juniper and citrus sit at the centre of the tasting and give this Ibiza-made dry gin a markedly firmer structure than the softer IBZ Premium Gin.

Citrus · Dry

Juniper leads the aroma with pine, dry berry and a faint woody spice. Lemon peel appears next with a bright, direct freshness, while orange provides a broader and slightly sweeter perfume without changing the dry character. Each of the three ingredients remains easy to identify. The alcohol carries the citrus oils high above the glass, but a short rest allows the warmth to settle and reveals a particularly clean relationship between berry and peel.

The palate begins with concentrated juniper and a confident alcoholic warmth. Lemon sharpens the attack, then orange gives the middle a rounder citrus texture. The three ingredients progress in a clear sequence, from juniper to lemon and then the rounder orange. DilutionDilutionThe water added by melting ice. In the right amount it opens the aromas and softens the alcohol; too much flattens the drink.Glossary releases more orange oil and softens the resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary edge, while the finish remains long, dry and firmly juniper-ledJuniper-forwardA classic profile where juniper clearly dominates, with resinous, piney notes.Glossary. Its clarity and intensity make it particularly appealing to drinkers who enjoy a powerful classical profile.

For the Perfect ServePerfect serveThe way the producer recommends serving the gin (glass, tonic, ratio, garnish) to show it at its best.Glossary, fill a balloon glass with dense clear ice, pour 4 cl of IBZ 48 Premium Dry Gin and add 10 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, then stir gently to control dilution. Place a thin lemon wheel and a curled orange peel in the glass, and repeat both on a small plate beside it. The classic tonic gives the 48% gin enough resistance, while the two garnishes mirror the complete citrus side of the recipe without adding anything foreign.