Haiver Modern Classic Gin

Haiver Modern Classic brings juniper together with habanero, sunflower seed, cinnamon, bay leaf and passion fruit at 40% ABV. Haiver Spirits describes a split production method: juniper is maceratedMacerationBotanicals soak in alcohol, from a few hours to several days, before distillation to release their aromas.Glossary, distilled and vapour-infusedVapour infusionBotanicals sit in a basket above the liquid, so only the alcohol vapour passes through them, for a lighter, fresher extraction.Glossary, while the more delicate botanicals are treated by cold distillation in a rotary evaporatorVacuum distillationLowering the pressure makes alcohol boil at around 30 to 50 °C instead of 78 °C, so delicate aromas are not cooked and stay fresher.Glossary. The result is a contemporary Australian recipe that brings fruit, spice and savoury notes into a juniper-ledJuniper-forwardA classic profile where juniper clearly dominates, with resinous, piney notes.Glossary gin.

Spicy · Fruity · Herbal

Passion fruit gives the aroma a tropical lift, with juniper supplying a dry, pine-like counterpoint. Habanero and cinnamon add warmth, while bay leaf brings a green, savoury edge. Sunflower seed contributes another savoury note that balances the fruit. The ingredients make for a layered aroma, but its direction remains clear: bright fruit, gentle spice and a botanical finish.

The palate opens with tangy passion fruit, then turns drier as juniper comes forward. Habanero and cinnamon carry a measured heat into the finish, while bay leaf and sunflower seed keep the fruit from dominating. At 40%, the gin has enough body for a long drink, yet its lively, lightly spicy character also suits cocktails that benefit from a distinctive botanical base.

Haiver suggests Modern Classic with tonic and lemon, or with pickled radish. For a gin and tonic, pour 5 cl over clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary and add about 12 cl The London Essence Company Classic Tonic Water. Add a thin lemon peel and a small slice of pickled radish as garnish; present extra lemon and radish on a side plate. The crisp tonic preserves the distinction between passion fruit, juniper and spice, while the radish brings the savoury contrast recommended by the producer. A restrained garnish keeps that balance intact.