Cheers to World Gin Day With These 7 Fantastic Gins from Around the Globe

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World Gin Day is on June 8, so there’s no better time to raise a glass and celebrate the spirit.  From its storied history and botanical complexities to its versatility in cocktails, gin offers a multitude of flavors waiting to be explored. Whether you’re a seasoned gin connoisseur or a curious newcomer, our selection of seven fantastic bottles represents some of the best gins from all corners of the world. Toast to World Gin Day while taking a journey around the globe with these juniper laden spirits. 

Bayab Palm and Pineapple Gin 

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Bayab Gin is a Pan-African Gin crafted with botanicals sourced across the African continent.  The Palm and Pineapple Gin from Bayab is a tropical gin that uses palm sap from West Africa then and pineapple from the Hluhluwe region in KwaZulu-Natal. The fruit forward gin is great for a simple gin & soda for a refreshing escape on a hot day. 

Las Californias Citrico 

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Las Californias makes gin that ignores borders and embraces the botanical bounty of both the United States and Mexico. The Citroco edition highlights the historical citrus flavors from Southeast Asia that are now prevalent throughout California and Mexico via Spain. With strong notes of orange peel softened by sweet apricot, this gin is great for a classic French 75 cocktail. 

Bloom Jasmine & Rose Gin 

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For those who like to smell the roses and taste them too, then look no further than Bloom Gin from the United Kingdom. Bloom Jasmine and Rose Gin is an English garden captured in a bottle. It has delicate floral notes highlighted by the classic juniper flavors. The pink gin would elevate a bee’s knees, combing honey notes with perfumed elegance. 

Drumshanbo Irish Gunpowder Gin With Sardinian Citrus 

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Hailing from Shed Distillery in the gin’s namesake town of Drumshanbo in Ireland, Drumshanbo Irish Gunpowder Gin is a globally inspired gin that takes botanicals from across Asia and Europe and combines them to create a unique gin from the Emerald Isle. The Sardinian Citrus edition would sing in a spritz, pushing the citrus notes to new heights.

Ki No Tea Gin

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Japanese gins have become increasingly popular in recent years and for good reason. Kyoto Distillery has been making exquisite spirits using local flavors like yuzu and green tea to create refined gins that exhibit Japan’s respect for ingredients. Ki No Tea incorporates Uji teas, alongside juniper berry, orris, akamatsu, yuzu and lemon botanicals. Use Ki No Tea in a white negroni for a fun tea flavored twist on a classic cocktail. 

Casa Salvia Gin 

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Mexico is known for its agave spirits like Tequila, Mezcal and Sotol, but with its wide variety of botanicals, it is a prime location for gin production. Casa Salvia is a great representation of Mexican gin and the flavors that can be found there. The gin is made from 100% cane neutral spirit flavored with herbs such as sage (salvia) and mint. Casa Salvia would be a nice addition to a Cucumber Collins.

Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin

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Four Pillars Distillery from Healesville, Australia really showcases the wild flavors that can be found in gin from their popular Bloody Shiraz gin to one flavored with hops and made from beer that is supposed to be reminiscent of the bar’s sticky carpet. The Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin is a must try for avid martini fans. It is the perfect gin for dirty martinis and has notes of green olive and savory herbs like rosemary.  

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