Wolf Lane Tropical Gin

Fresh local ruby grapefruit, mango and finger lime are vapour-infusedVapour infusionBotanicals sit in a basket above the liquid, so only the alcohol vapour passes through them, for a lighter, fresher extraction.Glossary into Wolf Lane Tropical Gin, the gin that started the Far North Queensland distillery's journey. Thirteen botanicals in all are both steeped and vapour-infusedInfusionFruit or plants are steeped in the spirit to release their flavour. Done after distillation, infusion often adds colour too, and the gin can no longer be called London Dry.Glossary: juniper, angelica, cinnamon and cardamom, with native lemon myrtle, pepperberry and macadamia, the fresh fruit and mint. It is bottled at 42.5% ABV.

Citrus · Spicy · Fruity · Herbal

Wolf Lane describes a well-balanced, citrus-forward summer gin. Mango brings a sweet, tropical flavour, ruby grapefruit a subtle tartness, and finger limeFinger limeAn Australian citrus whose pulp forms tiny tart pearls that burst in the mouth.Glossary its caviar-like pearls of bright citrus. Lemon myrtleLemon myrtleThe leaf of an Australian tree with an intense lemon scent, purer than zest and without acidity.Glossary adds a fragrant, lemony note, and mint a cooling touch with a hint of bitterness. Beneath the fruit, juniper and angelica keep the gin dry, cinnamon and cardamom bring warmth, pepperberry a gentle native spice, and macadamia a rounded texture. Steeping some botanicals and vapour-infusing the fresh fruit keeps the tropical notes light and fresh rather than cooked.

The distillery recommends it with soda and a slice of ruby grapefruit, and says it suits any classic gin cocktail. Its own Life's a Peach mixes 30 ml of gin with 30 ml of peach purée and 15 ml of fino sherry, topped with soda and finished with edible flowers. Wolf Lane keeps a special place for this first gin, in its heart and in its glass. Its citrus and mango also suit a Tom CollinsTom CollinsA long drink of gin, lemon juice, sugar and soda water, served over ice in a tall glass.Glossary or a spritz.

For a gin and tonic, pour 4 cl of Tropical Gin over clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary in a 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, add 10 cl of chilled Top Note Grapefruit Tonic Water and stir gently. Add a thin mango slice and some finger lime pearls. The grapefruit tonic echoes the citrus while letting the mango stay clear.