Penrhos Wonky Raspberry Gin

Each bottle of Penrhos Wonky Raspberry Gin contains 100 grams of wonky raspberries saved from waste. The release was created when farmers struggled to sell the berries and fresh fruit. It is bottled at 40% ABV in a 70 cl format.

Fruity · Herbal

The producer's tasting note centres on a fresh, fruity raspberry kick. On the nose the berry is bright and juicy; on the palate its natural tartness balances the sweetness of the fruit, so the gin tastes lively rather than jammy. JuniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary keeps a dry, resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary line underneath, which stops the raspberry from dominating completely and gives the finish a clean edge. The fruit lingers gently after each sip, making the gin a natural choice for a long drink with ice and tonic.

Penrhos began making gin to give imperfect farm fruit a use rather than see it go to waste, and this raspberry edition follows the same idea with berries that farmers could not sell. Its distillery stands at Penrhos Farm in Kington, Herefordshire, alongside the orchards, and makes spirits in small batchesSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary. Visitors can see the copper stills and learn about distillation. The bottle is made from 100% recycled aluminium; Penrhos reports over 91% lower packaging carbon emissions than glass.

Fill 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 with ice, pour in 5 cl gin and 12 cl Thomas Henry Aromatic Tonic WaterAromatic tonicA more bitter tonic, often tinted by Angostura or other bitters. It suits spicy gins.Glossary, then garnish with fresh raspberries and a fresh mint sprig. The aromatic tonic adds a gently bitter, spiced depth to the fruit, the raspberries repeat the berry of the gin, and the mint brings a cool, fresh lift to the nose.