Freedom Rebels Gin (50cl, 50%)

Freedom Rebels is a German gin from Berlin, built around juniper with a recipe of ten botanicals. Thyme and grapefruit zest add herbal and fresh-bitter accents, and the botanicals come from ecological cultivation. It is produced in small batches in Berlin and bottled at 50% ABV in a 50cl bottle. The recipe was developed to harmonise with different tonics: Indian tonic brings out the citrus notes, dry tonic emphasises the juniper, and Mediterranean tonic brings the herbal notes forward. The alcohol is well integrated. On the nose it is light and restrained, with hints of bath soap and menthol, subtle herbal notes, pine and fresh lemon zest. The palate is full-bodied and layered, with plenty of juniper and classic botanicals alongside a pleasant sweetness. The finish is long, with warm spice notes emerging.