A savoury edge sets this 42% Bootleg Series release apart from a conventional citrus-led gin. Prohibition Liquor Co. builds it around juniper and vine-ripened tomato, then vapour-distils basil and proofs the spirit with clarified tomato water. Mint and pistachio add freshness and texture; olive oil and sea salt give the profile a subtle briny side. The 500 ml bottle is designed for cocktails with enough character to meet those savoury notes.

Limited Edition · Fruity · Herbal · Earthy

The botanical list also includes black pepper, angelica root and coriander seed. Pepper gives the tomato and basil a dry lift, while angelica and coriander keep the familiar gin structure in view. Together they prevent the savoury ingredients from reading like a separate tomato drink. The basil's green aroma is clear, but the tomato remains the central flavour, with mint bringing a cooler note and pistachio a rounded, lightly nutty impression.

Clarified tomato water is part of the production, not an instruction to add tomato juice to the glass. That distinction matters: the finished drink can remain clear and balanced while carrying a recognisable tomato character. A little dilution opens the herbs and pepper; excessive sweetness would pull the balance away from the dry, savoury direction. It is a natural fit for a Red Snapper or a martini, both mentioned by the distillery.

For an easy highball, add 4 cl gin to a copa filled with large ice and top with 10 cl chilled Indian tonic. Put a small tomato wedge and a basil leaf in the drink, then set an identical pair on a small plate beside the glass. A light crack of black pepper on the tomato is enough; avoid adding salt directly to the drink. The result keeps the tomato, green herbs and juniper in balance and offers a straightforward first taste before moving on to the producer's more savoury cocktail suggestions.