Collective Arts Lavender & Juniper Gin is a Canadian flavoured gin from Collective Arts, bottled at 43.5% ABV and built around a floral, citrus and dry botanical profile. The product sits within the Collective Arts spirits range, a brand universe that connects craft beverages with visual artists and limited label artwork. This gin is immediately recognisable for its blue appearance and for the way its colour can shift toward bright pink when mixed with tonic water or lemon juice, but the liquid should not be reduced to a visual effect: its official botanical list is precise and strongly gin-led.

The recipe brings together juniper, coriander, lavender, heather, chamomile, almond, orris root and bergamot. Juniper provides the dry backbone and keeps the gin within a recognisable gin structure. Lavender is the most direct floral marker, but it is not alone: heather and chamomile broaden the floral register and make the nose softer and more layered. Bergamot brings a citrus lift that is more aromatic than simple lemon, while almond gives a rounded, gently sweet impression. Orris root helps bind the aromatics and supports the dry finish, and coriander adds freshness and botanical definition.

On the nose, Collective Arts Lavender & Juniper Gin opens with lavender, heather and chamomile, followed by juniper and a citrus-floral lift from bergamot. The aromatic profile is delicate rather than heavy: the florals are clear, but they do not erase the dry gin frame. Almond appears more as texture and softness than as pastry sweetness, while orris gives a subtle powdery depth that makes the floral notes feel more integrated.

On the palate, the gin starts with juniper and bergamot, then moves toward lavender, chamomile and heather. The middle of the mouth is smooth, floral and lightly citrus-led, with almond rounding the edges. The finish is surprisingly dry for such a floral gin, which is important: the style is aromatic and colourful, but it does not need to become sugary or liqueur-like. The final impression is clean, floral, gently herbal and lightly citrusy, with juniper still present underneath.

In service, this gin works well in a simple gin and tonic, especially with a neutral or lightly citrus-forward tonic. Lemon, grapefruit or a small lavender sprig can work as garnish, but the garnish should stay restrained so the bergamot, lavender and chamomile remain readable. It can also be used in a Collins-style drink, where citrus acidity highlights the colour shift while keeping the floral profile fresh and precise.