Our ever-popular Northwest Passage Gin has returned, but with a special twist! We are pleased to introduce Northwest Passage – Arctic Explorer Gin. With the same recipe you know and love, this special gin edition is rich in flavour, steeped in history and brimming with adventure.
Dr John Rae (1813 -1893) is regarded as one of the greatest ever Arctic explorers, discovering the last link of the Northwest Passage, opening key trade routes to the East. Following in Rae’s footsteps, we have expertly distilled this gin with rare botanicals found on the twin shores of the mighty Hudson Bay and Orkney Islands.
The unique flavours are drawn from Sugar Kelp, Angelica Archangelica, Ramanas Rose, and Burnet Rose. The Angelica root adds a hint of sweetness that is balanced by a subtle, floral note from the roses. The addition of lemon peel and calamondin brings the bright, citrus notes to the gin and the sugar kelp adds a mild saltiness to the palette, connecting the spirit to the sea.
But this gin hasn’t just been made to mark history, but to preserve it. A percentage of proceeds from every bottle go toward the John Rae Society, and their mission to conserve The Hall of Clestrain, birthplace and childhood home of John Rae. To find out more, visit www.johnraesociety.com.
