The predominant flavour in gin is derived from juniper berries. Although several different styles of gin have existed since its origins, the most common style today is London dry gin. In addition to the predominant juniper content, gin is usually distilled in the presence of a range of citrus botanicals like lemon and bitter orange peel, as well as a subtle combination of other spices, including anise, angelica root and seed, licorice root and cinnamon.
Perhaps the best-known gin cocktail is the Martini, traditionally made with gin and dry vermouth – but Lion Nathan New Zealand’s extensive range of leading gins offer a brand for any occasion and taste preference.
Bombay Sapphire
Based on a secret recipe from 1761, the taste of Bombay Sapphire gin is created by perfectly balancing a unique combination of the finest botanical ingredients sourced from around the world. Unlike many other gins, which boil their botanicals directly in the spirit to achieve their taste, the 10 botanicals in Bombay Sapphire are placed by hand into a perforated copper basket. The vapour from 100% grain neutral spirit then passes up through the basket and in a process known as ‘vapour infusion’, is delicately infused with the aromatic flavours of the botanicals. The result is the refined and delicately balanced taste of Bombay Sapphire gin that makes it so unique.
Christies
Christie’s is a Lion Nathan owned brand that has been modernised and re-launched (2007) in a new bottle with a new ‘quadruple distilled’ liquid. Christie’s has two variants – a London Dry Gin and a New Zealand Crisp Gin, made with local botanicals.
Gordon’s
There can be few stories more fascinating than that of Gordon’s – the best selling gin in the world. Throughout its long history, Gordon’s has been purchased with gold dust by Australian settlers; carried around the world by 19th century British sailors; discreetly enjoyed by Victorian ladies; and always appreciated for its quality, taste, style and sophistication.
Today, this internationally celebrated drink with its 200 year-old recipe is known and admired in every corner of the world. Sold in over 130 countries, Gordon’s sets the standard for quality and taste. The world’s number one London dry gin is carefully distilled to the original secret recipe – combining a unique blend of juniper berries, citrus and other rare herbs and spices to create a distinctive crisp taste and fragrant aroma.
South
South Gin is made using a blend of provincial knowledge and natural extracts. The hedonistic blend of sweet, sour, crisp, and citrus flavours from the nine botanicals all frolic together to create a fresh, light and smooth gin. Launched in 2003 and created by 42 Below Vodka, South Gin guarantees a pure and well balanced spirit with a distinctive twist of its South Pacific origins. South Gin is sleek, slender and a fresh face in the gin world.
Tanqueray
Experts agree – Tanqueray is the best and most awarded gin in the world. Its perfect balance of the finest botanicals, unchanged recipe, ‘untouched’ classic brand and packaging feel, and uncompromising quality ensure the highest standards are maintained. Tanqueray is still crafted using a time honoured recipe of only the highest quality grains, the purest water, the most select juniper berries, the finest botanicals, and a unique quadruple-distillation process.
Tanqueray No. Ten
Tanqueray No. Ten is an exquisitely smooth, luxurious gin, handcrafted from selected botanicals and fresh-cut citrus. Unlike most gin production, where 90% of the final distillate is bottled, Tanqueray No. Ten uses only 60% of the heart – where the balance of citrus and chamomile with the classic botanicals is perfect. Tanqueray No. 10 launched in 2000 and went on to win the supreme accolade of ‘Best White Spirit in the World’ at the San Francisco Wine and Spirits Competition in 2001, 2002 and 2003. It is not allowed to enter again.
What makes Tanqueray No. 10 different to the original Tanqueray is the fresh whole citrus fruits and other botanicals it is made from. Under the watchful eye and uncompromising senses of the Master Distiller, small batches of fresh whole citrus fruits and handpicked botanicals are distilled in the ‘No. Ten Still’ to produce this exceptionally luxurious gin.
Gin
The predominant flavour in gin is derived from juniper berries. Although several different styles of gin have existed since its origins, the most common style today is London dry gin. In addition to the predominant juniper content, gin is usually distilled in the presence of a range of citrus botanicals like lemon and bitter orange peel, as well as a subtle combination of other spices, including anise, angelica root and seed, licorice root and cinnamon.
Perhaps the best-known gin cocktail is the Martini, traditionally made with gin and dry vermouth – but Lion Nathan New Zealand’s extensive range of leading gins offer a brand for any occasion and taste preference.
Bombay Sapphire
Christies
Gordon’s
Today, this internationally celebrated drink with its 200 year-old recipe is known and admired in every corner of the world. Sold in over 130 countries, Gordon’s sets the standard for quality and taste. The world’s number one London dry gin is carefully distilled to the original secret recipe – combining a unique blend of juniper berries, citrus and other rare herbs and spices to create a distinctive crisp taste and fragrant aroma.
South
South Gin is made using a blend of provincial knowledge and natural extracts. The hedonistic blend of sweet, sour, crisp, and citrus flavours from the nine botanicals all frolic together to create a fresh, light and smooth gin. Launched in 2003 and created by 42 Below Vodka, South Gin guarantees a pure and well balanced spirit with a distinctive twist of its South Pacific origins. South Gin is sleek, slender and a fresh face in the gin world.
Tanqueray
Tanqueray No. Ten
What makes Tanqueray No. 10 different to the original Tanqueray is the fresh whole citrus fruits and other botanicals it is made from. Under the watchful eye and uncompromising senses of the Master Distiller, small batches of fresh whole citrus fruits and handpicked botanicals are distilled in the ‘No. Ten Still’ to produce this exceptionally luxurious gin.
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