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Gin Brands with the Most Exotic & Unusual Botanicals

Gin Brands with the Most Exotic & Unusual BotanicalsAs a huge gin enthusiast, I'm always on the hunt for something that truly stands out from the crowd. While juniper is the heart of gin, it's the wild, wonderful, and sometimes downright weird botanicals that really get my taste buds excited! If you're looking to explore beyond the classic London Dry, get ready to discover some truly extraordinary gins that push the boundaries of flavor.
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    Never Never Oyster Shell Gin

    neverneverdistilling.com.au
    Talk about a taste of the sea! This Australian gin uses actual Kangaroo Island oyster shell, Tasmanian wakame seaweed, coastal daisy bush, and saltbush to create a truly maritime-inspired spirit perfect for a dry martini.
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    Blanc De Noirs Japanese Craft Gin

    instagram.com
    Hailing from Hokkaido, this small-batch Japanese gin incredibly uses Hakodate raw squid ink, alongside pineapple and other spices, for a smoky yet fruity and incredibly unique profile.
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    Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

    totalwine.com
    This German gin is famous for its eye-watering list of 47 botanicals, including exotic picks like fresh ligonberries, English hawthorn, pomelo, musk mallow, and bee balm, giving it a distinct 'Black Forest' feel.
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    Peddlers Rare Eastern Dry Gin

    peddlersgin.com
    China's first craft gin makes waves by incorporating Sichuan peppercorns, known for their unique numbing and spicy 'mala' sensation, which beautifully imparts floral and spicy notes to the gin.
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    Portobello Road Celebrated Butter Gin

    portobelloroaddistillery.com
    Inspired by a Charles Dickens story, this gin takes their classic London Dry and redistills it with ten blocks of English unsalted butter, resulting in a wonderfully creamy mouthfeel and a touch of sweetness and saltiness.
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    Moonshot Gin (That Boutique-y Gin Company)

    theginisin.com
    How about a gin that's literally out of this world? This unique expression features botanicals, including moon rock from a lunar meteorite, that were all sent to near-space before distillation!
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    Jaffa Cake Gin

    theginguild.com
    Forget the biscuit or cake debate, this gin actually features real Jaffa cakes in its distillation, alongside oranges, fresh orange peel, and cocoa powder for a deliciously zesty, chocolatey, and cake-like profile.
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    Dà Mhìle Seaweed Gin

    damhile.co.uk
    This Welsh gin infuses marine algae, sourced from the Celtic coast, with its small-batch gin for three weeks, creating a refreshing seaside sensation that pairs brilliantly with seafood.
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    Elephant Gin

    elephant-gin.com
    With a focus on African wildlife preservation, this gin features rare African ingredients like the 'superfruit' baobab, the blackcurrant-like buchu plant, and floral African wormwood among its 14 botanicals.
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    Tarsier Gin

    reddit.com
    Embark on a Southeast Asian adventure with this gin that includes exotic botanicals such as calamansi, Kampot pepper, Thai sweet basil, and galangal for a wonderfully citrus-forward and aromatic experience.
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    Sharish Blue Magic Gin

    theginisin.com
    This Portuguese gin is not only delicious but also a bit of a showstopper! It gets its magnificent blue hue from the blue pea flower, which then magically changes to pink when mixed with tonic water.
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    Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin

    kinobigin.com
    From Japan's Kyoto Distillery, this elegant gin boasts a botanical list that includes yuzu, hinoki wood chips, bamboo leaves, green sansho, and gyokuro tea, distilled in six flavor groups before blending.
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    Gin Primo

    caskstore.com
    If you're looking to truly challenge your palate, Gin Primo from Italy features sweet Cervia salt alongside lavender, santolina, thyme, and lemon, making it an incredibly distinctive gin designed for pairing with fish and seafood.
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    Long Road Distillers Asparagin

    longroaddistillers.com
    Yes, you read that right – asparagus! This gin from Michigan is made with Michigan-grown asparagus and juniper, offering a pleasantly grassy, savory profile with a distinct vegetal aroma.
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    Supergay Fire Island Dry Gin

    supergayspirits.com
    This unfiltered gin is infused with wild botanicals sourced directly from Fire Island, including elderflower, chamomile, finger limes, local kelp, and Tasmanian pepper berry for a vibrant and zesty kick.

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