Gin Brands with the Most Exotic & Unusual Botanicals
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Never Never Oyster Shell Gin
neverneverdistilling.com.auTalk 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. - 2
Blanc De Noirs Japanese Craft Gin
instagram.comHailing 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. - 3
Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin
totalwine.comThis 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. - 4
Peddlers Rare Eastern Dry Gin
peddlersgin.comChina'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. - 5
Portobello Road Celebrated Butter Gin
portobelloroaddistillery.comInspired 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. - 6
Moonshot Gin (That Boutique-y Gin Company)
theginisin.comHow 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! - 7
Jaffa Cake Gin
theginguild.comForget 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. - 8
Dà Mhìle Seaweed Gin
damhile.co.ukThis 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. - 9
Elephant Gin
elephant-gin.comWith 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. - 10
Tarsier Gin
reddit.comEmbark 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. - 11
Sharish Blue Magic Gin
theginisin.comThis 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. - 12
Ki No Bi Kyoto Dry Gin
kinobigin.comFrom 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. - 13
Gin Primo
caskstore.comIf 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. - 14
Long Road Distillers Asparagin
longroaddistillers.comYes, 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. - 15
Supergay Fire Island Dry Gin
supergayspirits.comThis 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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