Tofino Old Growth Cedar Gin

Western red cedar tips give Tofino Old Growth Cedar Gin its defining botanical difference. The organic Canadian gin is bottled at 45% ABV and uses the same ten-botanical base as the distillery's West Coast Gin, with actual cedar tips packed into the gin basketVapour infusionBotanicals sit in a basket above the liquid, so only the alcohol vapour passes through them, for a lighter, fresher extraction.Glossary. The producer describes a distinct texture and a flavour that carries the cedar of Vancouver Island's coastal temperate rainforest into the glass.

Organic · Woody · Herbal

The cedar brings a fresh, woody impression, while the underlying gin retains the rounded floral and citrus character of the West Coast recipe. The aroma is green and resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary, but the palate remains smooth rather than dry or tannic. The cedar changes both flavour and texture, bringing a green resin note without making the palate tannic. The finish leaves a forest-like freshness with enough citrus to keep the wood from dominating.

The gin is made in small batchesSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary in Tofino and is non-chill filtered. When cold or diluted with ice, natural oils can form a fine cloudy haze, which can form naturally when the gin is chilled or diluted. The base recipe is the same ten-botanical selection used for West Coast Gin. Western red cedar tips are the clear addition and are placed in the gin basket during production. The gin received a silver medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2024.

Build a long drink with 4.5 cl gin, 10 cl Franklin & Sons Mediterranean TonicMediterranean tonicA tonic with less bitterness and sugar, scented with herbs and citrus (rosemary, thyme, lemon). It leaves more room for the gin's botanicals.Glossary and firm ice. Its citrus and herbal notes keep the cedar lively, while a fresh lime twistTwistA strip of peel twisted over the glass to release its oils, then dropped into the drink.Glossary brings a clean aromatic lift. Add the lime twist and a short rosemary sprig to the glass, then place the same garnishes beside it. Stir once, lightly. The result lets the cedar remain present without making the drink taste woody or heavy.