RIOT & ROSE 1743 REBELLION GIN 700ml

One of the newer additions to New Zealand’s gin scene, creator Jane Walkenhorst launched Riot & Rose with two signature gins. Each references an era in which gin was at the fore: the 1740s in the midst of the London gin riots, and the 1920s. Riot & Rose is based in Marlborough.

Distillery notes
"Traditional. Bold. Mellow. Time-honoured. Artisan crafted. Small batch distilled. London, 1743 – people rioted against a tax on gin. A riot over gin! It’s that commitment & passion that captured our attention. This gin is founded on that rebellion.

Bright and fresh citrus present initially with bold aromatics in play. Mandarin & orange  are punctuated by hints of fennel, star anise &  cardamom, revealing a savoury element.  Notes of spiced pear & quince on the mid-palate provide robustness with tropical fruits giving balance. A kaffir lime finish bites through to provide a strong clean finish."

drinksbiz Magazine, October 2018
"This gin has a heady aroma of spice accompanying the juniper, while on the palate the citrus comes to the fore with mandarin and orange, and an underlying spicy heat from star anise and cardamom. Smooth yet robust."