{"title":"Wild \u0026 Savoury: The Herbal \u0026 Coastal Collection","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Herbal_Coastal_Banner.jpg?v=1776938942\" alt=\"The Herbal \u0026amp; Coastal Gin Collection at Hic!\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eFor those who find traditional dry gins too pine-heavy and fruit gins too sweet, this collection offers a magnificent alternative. These spirits capture the rugged essence of the coastline and the wild, untamed countryside. They are distinctly savoury, incredibly fresh, and deeply complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eDistillers drawing inspiration from their local landscapes have created gins that taste distinctly of their terroir. Expect brilliant, herbaceous notes from botanicals like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"173\"\u003ewild rosemary\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"188\"\u003ebay leaf\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"202\"\u003elemon verbena\u003c\/b\u003e, sitting alongside the fascinating maritime umami of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"269\"\u003epepper dulse seaweed\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"294\"\u003esea buckthorn\u003c\/b\u003e. These are gins that feel bracing, clean, and wonderfully sophisticated on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eIf you enjoy a gin that leans towards the dry, savoury end of the spectrum—perhaps something that pairs beautifully with food—you will find some absolute treasures here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow to Enjoy Them:\u003c\/b\u003e These gins absolutely shine when paired with a premium Mediterranean tonic water, which brings out those subtle herbaceous notes beautifully. For the garnish, keep it savoury and fresh. A sprig of rosemary, a fresh bay leaf, a ribbon of cucumber, or even a plump green olive will elevate the maritime and herbal characters perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"poli-marconi-46-gin-italy","title":"Poli Marconi 46 Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003ePoli Marconi 46 is an Italian Gin artisanally distilled and obtained from a unique infusion of juniper berries, muscat grape, mountain pine, cembra pine, mint, cardamom and coriander that recall the northern Veneto plateau and the region where the Poli family comes from. On the nose there are intense aromas of Juniper whilst the palate has a silky touch from the Muscat grapes with elegant sensations from the cardamon and coriander. 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These are combined with carefully selected classic, and other locally-foraged botanicals, before being precision-distilled and then left to rest in the extremely rare White Port cask. Bottled at 45% ABV without chill-filtration each bottle is hand signed and lot numbered, recognising the extremely limited production of this gin. Hibernation Gin is an exquisite sipping gin, optionally chilled, or as a martini, and also makes a delicious negroni. 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Navigation Navy Strength utilises a blend of maritime botanicals (distilled, not compounded, as with all Dyfi's other gins) and then aged in a very ancient vintage Madeira barrel to accentuate the umami notes in the distillate. Hand-foraged coastal botanicals are combined with exotic overseas spices, before distilling with a combination of vapour infusion and pot immersion. The distillate of umami-rich flavours and bracing freshness is then rested in an ancient canteiro Madeira barrel prior to release. The barrel was loaned to Dyfi by Ricardo Diogo de Freitas from the remarkable Madeira house of Vinhos Barbeito and is a family heirloom. These unique older Madeira barrels develop a lactone called sotolon which contributes an umami character to some of the most venerable Madeira wines. At Dyfi Distillery it binds together key botanical notes with the ageing vessel to create a completely unique gin. 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Inspired by the expressive nature of Mull, this gin is distilled with a rich palate of hand-selected botanicals including: juniper, tea, heather, elderflower and sweet orange peel to craft a gin that is truly an artistic expression of the colourful and characterful isle. Voted best Scottish Classic Gin at the World Gin Awards 2020 Tobermory Hebridean Gin displays notes of fresh juniper balanced with citrus and coriander with a touch of maltiness. The palate leads with fresh juniper, balanced with sweet orange and lemon, hints of coriander, gentle herbs and spices and with a luxurious, creamy mouth-feel and a subtle hint of sweet malt. The finish is long and lingering, fresh and citrus.[#intro]Distilled on the Isle of Mull, with Tobermory new make spirit straight from the whisky stills...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tobermory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32042081026115,"sku":"TOBERMORYGIN","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/TobermoryGin.jpg?v=1599306607"},{"product_id":"doghouse-distillery-renegade-gin","title":"Doghouse Distillery Renegade Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Doghouse Distillery Renegade Gin is a gold medal, award winning gin and the only \"grain to glass\" gin produced in London and one of only a handful in the whole of the UK. Using 14 botanicals in total, all the usual 'ginny' suspects are there such as juniper, coriander, angelica and orris; however, what stands Renegade out from the crowd is the use of green, leafy botanicals such as bay, sage, winter savoury and cardamom and a hint of warmth and spice from the addition of a West African pepper called Grains of Paradise. This badass gin is deliciously herbaceous and piney, with a smooth, lingering finish. Renegade (noun): a person who behaves in a rebelliously unconventional manner. 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The taste is exotic and intriguing with aromas of citrus, rose petals and assertive florals delivering a crisp, dry and spicy finish.[#intro]A crisp \u0026amp; zesty Gin infused with fynbos from South Africa's Cape Floral Kingdom...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inverroche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39781868503107,"sku":"INVERROCHECLASSIC","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Classic.jpg?v=1644954078"},{"product_id":"four-pillars-olive-leaf-gin","title":"Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin is a multi-award winning gin crafted in Australia's Yarra Valley. A distinctly modern Australian Gin, Olive Leaf Gin is a savoury gin, perfect for a Martini or Gin and Tonic. It is made using three types of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oils and olive leaf tea from the world-class groves of Victoria's Cobram Estate. Along with the cold-pressed olive oils and olive leaf, botanicals like rosemary and bay leaf are included that transport you to the Mediterranean, while native macadamia nuts and lemon myrtle make the gin distinctly Australian. At 2021'S World Gin Awards, Olive Leaf Gin was awarded the Best Signature Botanical Gin for its use of olive oil and in addition was a Gold Medal Winner at San Francisco WSC 2021 and London Spirits Competition 2021. 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Vanilla was added to the base of the recipe to give a well rounded mouthfeel and perceived sweetness , coupled with sea buckthorn for a tart, fresh fruit finish. Dr Squid pours black and when mixed with tonic turns a vivid pink. 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