Ungava Canadian Premium Gin 70cl, 43.1% ABV

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Even though it is a handcrafted gin, it does not emphasize its local identity in the promotion of the product

Juniper, cassia, Orris, liquorice, coriander, angelica, nutmeg, cinnamon, citrus peel and a secret ingredient Juniper, coriander seeds, cucumber, rose petals, cardamom, mandarin peel, orange blossom, lemon peel, liquorice root and raspberry Slosh a bit of Vermouth in and a very nice Martini is conjured up. Citrus notes come out and the bitter hints are there as is the dry side. Very nice.Franco Buscemi, who lives in Iqaluit, the capital of Canada’s Nunavut territory, criticised the company’s “Inuit Survival Guide”, saying: “Here’s a tip … Don’t use Inuit as mascots to sell your product.” The Ungava Peninsula, after which the gin is named, is to the top right of Hudson Bay is you were to look on a map. I’ve not been and frankly, as it’s described as a treeless tundra and sounds incredibly cold, I’m not going to rush there! Very happy to be corrected on that by anyone who has been – it’s likely stunningly beautiful like the rest of Canada. Juniper, angelica, Orris root, coriander seeds, vanilla pods, cardamom, liquorice, orange, lemon and a secret ingredient

Some of the problem lies in the seemingly one-way relationship between the company and Nunavik, the Quebec Inuit territory where the botanicals, from cloudberries to juniper, are harvested, said Stephen Puskas, an Inuk visual artist based in Montreal. “How do Nunavimmiut [Nunavik residents] benefit from the plants harvested on their land and their identity and language used to sell this alcohol?” Puskas recently asked on Facebook.I first tried mixing it with Fever Tree but it was not a good match for me, the sweetness of the tonic clashed with the gin. It was much better with Merchant’s Heart tonic, a lovely G&T, not too sweet. It was dry, a touch sweet and bitter; different enough to stand out. And talking of standing out, I liked the subtle golden hue when mixed with tonic. The distillery also produces Excellia Tequila, the French Esprit the June Liqueur and La Quintinye Vermouth royal This gin is linked to the London lifestyle, as the image of the product reflects London’s cosmopolitan spirit. London Nº1 gin is linked to the heritage of London gin for two main reasons: first, it reflects the London distilling tradition, and second, it contains 12 botanicals from around the world, which reflects the global trade center heritage of London It is a true London gin for London gin lovers. It reflects London’s cosmopolitan spirit thanks to the botanicals from all around the world Among all the premium brands, Old English Gin can be considered the most traditional gin, because it has maintained the historical 1783 recipe. The only minor adjustment is the exclusion of turpentine oil