Fresh jara peel gives Hrafn Valkyrie its bright green-citrus character. Raven Spirits makes this contemporary London Dry in Scotland and bottles it at 43% ABV; in Norse mythology, the Valkyries chose which warriors would join Odin in Valhalla. The rest of its botanical recipe stays close to traditional gin structure, so the citrus accent sits over a clear juniper foundation rather than replacing it.

Citrus · Dry · Spicy

The nose is fresh and direct: green juniper, lemon and lime. On the palate, juniper comes first, followed by spiced citrus, vivid lime and a sparkling lemon note. The finish softens into lingering cinnamon. Jara keeps the citrus impression distinctive, while cassia and cubeb contribute the dry, warming spice that follows the brighter opening.

The six listed botanicals are juniper berries, fresh jara peel, coriander seeds, cassia bark, cubeb pepper and angelica root. Hrafn classifies Valkyrie as a contemporary London Dry Gin and recommends it with Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Tonic and a lime twist. The gin also appears in the producer's Alaska and Pengu Club cocktails, but the G&T is the most direct way to follow the citrus-led profile. The tasting notes make the sequence clear: a juniper-led start, a more vivid citrus middle and a cinnamon finish. Jara is the detail that sets this recipe apart from a conventional lemon-and-lime profile, while the familiar dry-spice botanicals keep it recognisably within the gin tradition.

For that serve, fill a balloon glass with ice, add 4 cl gin and 10 cl Fever-Tree Refreshingly Light Tonic, then stir gently. Add a fresh lime twist, pressed over the drink first so its oils echo the citrus of the gin. A restrained amount of tonic keeps the juniper recognisable and lets the jara, lime and warming cinnamon emerge without excess sweetness.