Signature Gin

Juniper and citrus lead the nose of Signature Gin, followed by a botanical bouquet with hints of flowers. Newy Distillery makes it in small batchesSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary in Newcastle, New South Wales, from sixteen botanicals, and bottles it at 40% ABV.

Citrus · Spicy · Floral · Herbal

Fresh lemon, lime and orange peel give the recipe its citrus character, set against juniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary, coriander seed, cassiaCassiaThe bark of a Chinese cinnamon tree, coarser and hotter than Ceylon cinnamon. It brings a warm, slightly sweet spice.Glossary and orris root. Star anise and cloves bring a warm, faintly sweet spice, while cardamom, ginger and black pepper add bite. Dill tips and grains of paradise contribute an aromatic warmth with a green, slightly savoury edge, and almonds and angelica root round out the blend, giving it body.

Signature Gin received a silver medal at the 2021 IWSC, whose judges noted earthy juniper and peppery spice on the palate. The finish is long, carried by the lingering warmth of the spices. Newy Distillery offers it in three sizes: 500 ml, 700 ml and one-litre bottles.

For a Signature Citrus Tonic, fill a tall glass with ice, pour in 5 cl gin followed by 14 cl Thomas Henry Dry Tonic and fold together with a spoon. Finish with a lemon twistTwistA strip of peel twisted over the glass to release its oils, then dropped into the drink.Glossary, which sharpens the citrus peels while the dry tonic lets the black pepper and cloves come through without adding sweetness.