Foerster's Heide Gin (50cl, 44%)

Foerster's Heide Gin is a dry gin from Germany, made by MÆNNERHOBBY in Mönchhagen near Rostock. It is distilled from eleven botanicals, including coastal pine needles from the Rostocker Heide, Tuscan juniper, lemon and sea buckthorn, with a warm maceration and cold filtration. Each bottle is filled and labelled by hand and individually numbered. The pine needles, harvested fresh for distillation, give the gin its particular direction and an aroma reminiscent of grapefruit. The gin is adjusted to 44% with water. On the nose, juniper and nutty spice meet fresh citrus and lemon. The palate brings a light, pleasant tingle, with resinous aromas, juniper, restrained citrus, herbs and floral notes. The finish is gentle and long, with a fine spice lingering.