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Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry is Craft Gin Club’s October 2022 Gin of the Month and, in this feature, we’re taking a look at how it’s made, where it’s made, what it tastes like, how to serve it and what other gins the incredible team at the Junimperium Distillery make. Scroll down to reveal all…

Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin

Distilled in Tallinn, Estonia

40% ABV

Tarvo Jaansoo of Junimperium Distillery

How is Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin made?

Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin is made by the Junimperium Distillery (winner of IWSC International Gin Producer Trophy 2022!), founded by fashion designer-turned-restauranteur Tarvo Jaansoo and his friends Raigo Sepp, Harri Ambur, Roland Metsa and Priit Põldmäe.

Together with Junimperium Master Distillery, Aare Ormus, they have created Junimperium gin using Juniper berries from Estonia, Macedonia, Italy and Serbia, along with a range of other carefully selected London dry botanicals.

The full list of Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin botanicals can be found here: Estonian juniper, Tuscan juniper, Macedonian juniper, Serbian juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, Nordic quince, bitter green orange peel, grains of paradise, lime and lemongrass.

After botanicals have been selected, Junimperium gin is then distilled in seven steps:

Tarvo Jaanoo and Aare Ormus distilling Junimperium gin

• Step one: The distillers at Junimperium start with a neutral base spirit made from rye, which has been cultivated in Estonia for millennia.

• Step two: The four different junipers are crushed and left to macerate for 48 hours.

• Step three: All the other botanicals in the blend are distilled individually.

• Step four: The single-botanical distillates are blended together using a precise recipe, so each batch is perfectly balanced.

• Step five: The gin is diluted to bottling strength using reverse osmosis water that has had all its impurities removed.

• Step six: To achieve a crystal-clear appearance, the distillers cool the gin to -1°C, so particles of juniper oil freeze and can be filtered out, leaving behind the pure flavour.

• Step seven: The gin is poured into Junimperium’s signature apothecary-style bottle and labelled with a design created by a design agency, run by Tarvo’s son.

Where is Junimperium gin made?

Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin is distilled at the Junimperium Distillery in the Telliskivi neighbourhood of Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia.

What does Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin taste like?

Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin is a juniper-forward gin with an exceptionally smooth mouthfeel.

From the moment you nose it, the complexity of the four different varieties of juniper comes through. On the palate, the piney core of juniper is enhanced by citrus notes from the Nordic quince, lemongrass and lime, while the grains of paradise add a slightly peppery, earthy touch to the finish.

How do you serve Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin?

We recommend serving Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin with Troughtons Premium “Raising Spirits” Indian Tonic Water, garnishing with slices of lime and peppercorns or juniper berries. You can find the perfect Junimperium gin and tonic recipe right here!

Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin is also fantastic in cocktail recipes like Craft Gin Club’s Midnight Martini, in which it is mixed with Breckland Orchard Plum & Cherry Posh Pop and Craft Gin Club’s bespoke Midnight Martini Cocktail Syrup. Finished with a chocolate garnish, it is sublime. Find the full Junimperium gin cocktail recipe at this link!

What other gins does the Junimperium Distillery make?

Junimperium Distillery makes a number of different award-winning craft gins, including a delicious sloe gin, their take on a London dry and a winter-inspired edition. Here are some of our favourites…

Junimperium Blended Dry Gin review:

Their juniper-forward flagship spirit is the most-awarded Estonian gin in the world, with over 20 international awards, including 15 golds.

Junimperium gins are the first-ever gins to have a cap made from juniper wood, and because each tree is different, each cap is unique as well!

Junimperium Sloe Gin review:

This multi-award-winning drink is the first-ever Estonian sloe gin, and rather than tasting intensely Christmassy or spiced, it’s something you can enjoy all year round.

It’s made exclusively with the sweetest and biggest junipers in the world – Jumbo juniper – to achieve sweet-yet-nuanced flavours. It’s no wonder it’s been nominated as the World’s Best Sloe Gin.

Junimperium Winter Edition Gin review:

The folks at Junimperium have managed to capture the magic of an Estonian winter in a bottle. Building on the backbone of juniper, this expression is made with spices that will remind you of Christmas cakes, along with wintery citrus fruits.

To top it off, the distillers add an unfiltered lingonberry infusion – introducing a festive flavour that is traditional in the Nordic region. This delicious seasonal gin will be appearing in our online shop later this year, so keep your eyes peeled!

Junimperium Cherry Edition Gin review:

Junimperium Gin Cherry is made by macerating sour cherries for three months before distilling them and adding botanicals like pink peppercorn, meadowsweet, orange blossom, almond and vanilla.

The final liquid is slightly honeyed while remaining fresh, aromatic and natural. Delicious!

Where can I buy Junimperium gins?

Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin and other Junimperium gins are available to buy on the Craft Gin Club online shop. Junimperium Special Edition Tallinn Dry Gin is also available as part of Craft Gin Club’s October 2022 Gin of the Month box. Find out more here!