Tofino West Coast Gin

At 45% ABV, Tofino West Coast Gin brings a rounded mix of floral, woodsy and citrus notes to a traditional West Coast style. The organic gin is made in the coastal town of Tofino, British Columbia, and the distillery describes a recipe of ten botanicals. Juniper is the only botanical the distillery names, so the tasting profile does the talking.

Citrus · Organic · Woody · Floral

The citrus notes bring brightness to the nose and the first sip, while floral tones soften the edges. A woodsy quality gives the palate a grounded, green feel, and juniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary keeps the drink connected to classic gin. The distillery presents it as rounded rather than sharply dry, with enough body to stand up in mixed drinks. Because the spirit is not chill-filtered, oils from its botanicals may create a light haze when the bottle is cold or the gin meets ice and water. This natural clouding does not mean the drink has spoiled.

Tofino Distillery makes its spirits in small batchesSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary using organic British Columbia grain and water from the Meares Island watershed reservoir in Clayoquot Sound. The distillery's equipment includes systems from Genio in Poland and Specific Mechanical Systems in Victoria, while its organic botanicals are sourced internationally. Those production details place the gin in a specific setting without implying that every botanical grows on Vancouver Island. West Coast Gin is part of a compact line of certified-organic spirits made in Tofino and reflects the company's focus on local production and its coastal environment.

Try 4.5 cl with 10 cl Fentimans Connoisseurs Tonic Water over clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary. Its traditional bitterness supports the gin's rounded citrus and woodsy notes. Add a lemon twistTwistA strip of peel twisted over the glass to release its oils, then dropped into the drink.Glossary and a rosemary sprig to the glass, then set matching garnishes beside it. Stir gently once. The lemon brings a fresh top note, while rosemary picks up the herbaceous character.