Helsinki Dry Gin

Helsinki 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 was created to give the Finnish capital a classic gin of its own. The Helsinki Distilling Company makes it in small batchesSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary with nine hand-selected botanicals and pure Finnish water. Finnish lingonberries meet Balkan juniper, while lemon and Seville orange peel give the recipe a bright citrus line. The bottle is individually numbered and signed by the master distiller.

Citrus · Dry · Floral

Fennel and coriander bring a dry, gently spicy dimension; orris and angelicaAngelicaThe root of a tall umbellifer, earthy and musky. After juniper and coriander it is the most common botanical: it binds the aromas and holds the finish.Glossary roots join the juniper in holding the botanicals together. A small amount of rose petals adds a floral detail rather than a perfumed sweetness.

The palate is full-bodied and balanced, with forest aromas and floral citrus notes.

The first impression is fresh and aromatic: juniper and citrus are prominent, with the lingonberry lending a tart northern-fruit accent. The mouthfeel is full without losing definition. Fennel and coriander add warmth around the citrus, while rose petals soften the aroma and roots give the finish a measured, dry persistence. At 47%, the gin can keep its shape in a mixed drink and is also recommended neat.

The distillery suggests a classic long drink: plenty of ice, premium tonic, pink grapefruit and lingonberries. These garnishes mirror ingredients and sensory cues in the recipe rather than introducing a competing flavour. The classic structure leaves enough space to appreciate the local berry and the contrast between Mediterranean citrus peels and Nordic fruit.

Build the drink with 5 cl of Helsinki Dry Gin in a large balloon glassCopa glassA large stemmed balloon glass, popularised by the Spanish gin and tonic: it stays cold for longer and gathers the aromas above the drink.Glossary filled with clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary and 10 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic WaterIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary. Add a strip of pink grapefruit peel and two lingonberries directly to the drink. The tonic keeps the finish crisp; grapefruit lifts the citrus while the berries echo the gin's Finnish ingredient. Stir once, gently. For a neat tasting, pour a small measure and let it rest briefly so the forest, citrus and floral notes can emerge without dilution.