Tënu Gin - Forest Blend 50cl

Tënu Gin - Forest Blend Founded in 2014, Tenu Spirits was created by Chef Antto Melasniemi and Artist Klaus Haapaniemi. They had a shared desire to explore, be excited and ensure quality drinks - and so they decided to create their own drinks brand. The original Tënu Gin was created for a pop-up restaurant in London. After proving hugely succesful, they decided to launch it into the wider market. After much searching, they settled on producing their gin at the Valamo Monastery Distillery. In this location in the eastern of Finland, they have an abundance of crystal clear water, and also lingonberries. These berries are the distinctive ingredient found in the gin, and grow wild in the vicinity of the distillery where they are hand-picked for use. After distillation in an Holstein copper pot still , this gin is allowed to rest for three weeks before being bottled. This ensures a well balanced gin. Whilst they keep the full list of botanicals a secret, it is know to include juniper berries, lingonberries, wild rose petals (sourced from the Finnish archipelago), orris root, coriander seeds and grapefruit peel. This is a gin which truly resonates with the wilderness of Finland. As could be expected from a Forest Blend from Finland, the piney juniper is strong in this gin. Ginger and black pepper offer enticing warming spice flavours, which then melt into an intruiging floral bouquet from lavender and violet. It finishes with the juniper coming through again, joined by a crisp note of citrus and a lingering earthiness. More from Tënu Spirits Perfect Serve In Finland this is enjoyed straight from the freezer in 20ml shots - either on its own, or with a drop of bitters. For a gin & tonic Tënu recommend enjoying with a less sweeter tonic. We tried this with Fentimans Connoiseurs Tonic and found it worked well. Use a large glass filled with ice and add 50ml of the gin to 150ml of the tonic. Garnish with a simple twist of grapefruit peel.