Kyrö Gin

Kyrö Gin comes from Kyrö Distillery in Isokyrö, a village in western Finland, and is made on a base of rye spirit distilled from Finnish rye. Formerly sold as Napue, it shot to fame in 2015 when it was named best gin for a Gin & Tonic at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Its botanicals reflect the Finnish landscape, among them birch leaves, meadowsweet, sea buckthorn and cranberries.

Bottled at 46.3% ABV, it is full-bodied, herbal and peppery, with the rye giving a gentle spice and depth. Citrus, meadowsweet and caraway come through alongside cooling menthol, violets and toasted almond, all held together by peppery juniper. The distillery's signature serve is a Gin & Tonic with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary, and it also makes a characterful Martini.