Cross Keys Gin

1000 miles north of Berlin, between flourishing swamps of Lithuania and stony Estonian islands, lies the crown jewel of the eastern Baltic coast - Riga, the capital of Latvia.

This city has bred all kinds of rebels since time immemorial: It was the cradle of the Reformation, hub of revolutionaries and homestead of anarchists.

The history of Riga has also inspired unique and rebellious drinks.

The famous Herbal Bitter Riga Black Balsam - an alchemical experiment from 1752 with a still secret recipe - was one of the first drinks to follow Cross Keys Gin.

The gin was made by the same master distiller who blends balsam today, and takes its name from "crossed keys" - an ancient symbol of city hospitality and part of Riga's heraldry.

Botanicals: rosemary, juniper, chamomile, lime blossom.

The selection of batches is done randomly.

(automated translation)

Nose: Rich, sweet, wild flowers, juniper, rosemary.

Taste: Juicy, birch buds, hints of mint, spices like black pepper, cloves.

Finish: Long lasting.