Garden flowers set the tone of Gin In A Tin No 5, a London Dry made in the Cotswolds at 40% ABV. Elderflower, chamomile and marigold join juniper in the recipe, and a pale buttercup yellow half-litre tin marks it out among the numbered gins of the range.

Elderflower supplies the delicate top note, chamomile the mellow character of dried herbs, and marigold a hint of orange with a creamier feel. Juniper stays perceptible below all that, its resinous freshness stopping the flowers from taking over. Drinkers who enjoy floral gin without wanting a perfumed liqueur will find the balance familiar and easy to like.

Soft citrus and flowers continue together on the palate. Rather than one loud bouquet, the gin offers a sequence: the brightness of elderflower first, then the rounder herbal side of chamomile, then a floral close with juniper trailing behind it. The brand calls this its sunshine recipe, and the description fits a gin that feels light without being thin. The tin looks like a ready-mixed drink but holds a full-strength spirit, so the choice and the amount of mixer still belong to whoever is pouring.

Classic Indian tonic suits it best, with a thin lemon wheel and a few raspberries for contrast. Lemon freshens the flowers; raspberry adds a little tartness and removes any need for syrup. Half fill a tall glass with ice, add 4cl of gin, top with 10cl of chilled tonic and drop the garnish in whole. Keep the fruit sparing, since these are delicate flavours and they disappear quickly under too much competition. Miniature tins exist as well, which makes trying several recipes side by side straightforward. The brand, founded by Martin Agius of Gin Pantry fame, builds each number around a different botanical trio.