Contemporary
ReferenceScotland, Germany, Spain, United States
ABV40-47% — standard strength, but the botanical profile is what separates this from London Dry.
Sub-styles
Floral GinCitrus-forwardSpiced GinContemporary Navy
Tasting Notes
Varies by brand: cucumber, rose, citrus peel, tea, lavender, Asian spices, elderflower. Juniper is present but not dominant. The best contemporary gins have a signature botanical that makes them instantly recognizable.
Brand Guide
Well
Hendrick's ($28-32)
Call
The Botanist, Roku ($32-42)
Premium
Monkey 47, Ki No Bi ($45-60)
Top Shelf
Nikka Coffey Gin, Four Pillars Rare Dry ($55+). Hendrick's popularized the category
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The Story
Juniper conducts the orchestra, but citrus, florals, and spice take equal stage in botanical complexity.