Papaiti Humble Crumble Midwinter Gin

Comfort in a glass is Papaiti's promise for Humble Crumble, its midwinter gin inspired by the nostalgic joy of a homemade apple and pear crumble on a chilly night. Built on a base of New Zealand apples and pears and gently spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of vanilla, it brings dessert flavours without tipping into sweetness. It is small-batchSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary distilled in Whanganui, bottled at 37.5% ABV, and only available for a limited time. It was made for the colder months of the year.

Limited Edition · Spicy · Fruity · Vanilla

Stewed apple and ripe pear lead the tasting notes. Cinnamon, nutmeg and clove bring the warmth of baked fruit, and vanilla softens the edges like the cream on a crumble. A soft juniper backbone runs beneath, giving the fruit a dry, resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary frame. The finish is warm and rounded, with the spice lingering after the fruit. At 37.5%, it is gentler than most dry gins, which lets the apple and pear stay clear in a long drink. The vanilla is light, more a softness than a flavour.

Papaiti made it for slow evenings, crackling fires and shared stories. The distillery suggests pairing it with a dry tonic or cloudy apple juice, garnished with a slice of fresh pear, or sipping it neat to enjoy the crumble character in full. It also suits a warm apple toddy. Warmed gently with cloudy apple juice and a cinnamon stick, it makes a comforting winter drink. A slice of pear is the simplest garnish.

For the G&T, pour 45 ml of Humble Crumble over firm ice and add 100 ml of Fever-Tree Clementine Cinnamon Tonic Water. Add a slice of Conference pear and a cinnamon stick to the drink, and set matching garnishes beside the glass. The clementine and cinnamon tonic suits the baking spice, and the pear follows the distillery's own garnish.