This quarter, the Wildflower Reserve Subscription takes a turn toward something nuanced and quietly expressive with the release of Smoked Lemon & Honey Gin. Inspired by juxtaposition - brightness tempered with warmth - this gin plays with subtle smoke, lively citrus, floral roots and our signature backyard honey to create something both familiar and intriguingly different.
On the nose, Smoked Lemon & Honey Gin greets you with a delicate wisp of smoke wrapped around fresh lemon peel. It’s not punchy or heavy - just enough to feel like a memory of a bonfire on a cool evening. Smoked juniper follows, grounding the aromatics with gentle resinous clarity, while angelica and orris root add soft earthy and floral layers that give the gin depth and presence.
The first sip is bright and lively, citrus leading the way with a clean, zesty brightness. Rather than overpowering, the smoke weaves lightly through the mid-palate, adding a quiet savoury thread that complements rather than competes. The honey sits comfortably in the background, rounding the edges with a warm, almost tactile smoothness that lets the botanicals express themselves without sweetness taking over.
Angelica root brings structure and a subtle complexity, while orris root lends an elegant floral softness that lingers as the gin transitions to a long, clean finish. There’s a citric clarity at the end, balanced with a gentle honeyed warmth and a trace of smoke that invites reflection — and another sip.
This quarter’s release is a gin for contemplative moments and considered serves. It’s equally delicious simply with premium tonic and a twist of lemon, or in a pared-back cocktail where its layers can slowly unfold. It’s refined without being fussy, expressive without being loud - a spirit that rewards attention.
Smoked Lemon & Honey Gin captures a quieter side of flavour - crisp, textured and delicately balanced - and it’s crafted for those afternoons and evenings when you’re savouring the slow drift of light into dusk. Available now to our Reserve Gin Club this quarter.
