Bosque Nativo Patagonian Gin
Bosque Nativo · Bosque Nativo Distillery
Bosque Nativo channels the raw, wind-battered beauty of Patagonia into the glass with remarkable fidelity. Its bold juniper core, accented by native botanicals, makes it a gin that genuinely tastes of its terroir. For the 'Landscape Made Liquid' theme, few gins wear their origin so openly on the palate.
Nose
An immediate rush of wild juniper and pine needles, evoking windswept Patagonian forests. Beneath it, delicate citrus peel and a green herbaceousness mingle with a cool, mineral-tinged freshness. A whisper of white pepper and dried wildflowers emerges as the spirit opens.
Palate
Bright and assertive juniper leads, framed by crisp grapefruit zest and a resinous, almost balsamic depth that speaks to old-growth forest. Mid-palate reveals gentle coriander warmth, soft angelica earthiness, and a peppery spice that builds gradually. The mouthfeel is clean and medium-bodied, carrying the wild botanicals with clarity.
Finish
Medium-long and refreshingly dry, with lingering pine resin, a flicker of white pepper, and a mineral coolness that recalls glacial Andean air. The juniper persists elegantly through the fade.
- Style
- Patagonian Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Wild Patagonian juniper, coriander, angelica root, citrus peel, native herbs, white pepper
- Base Spirit
- Corn-based neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Pot-distilled with native Patagonian botanicals macerated prior to distillation
Cocktail Suggestion
Glaciar Collins — 2 oz Bosque Nativo Patagonian Gin · ¾ oz fresh lemon juice · ½ oz simple syrup · 3 oz chilled soda water · Stir gin, lemon, and syrup with ice in a Collins glass, top with soda, garnish with a long grapefruit twist and a sprig of rosemary.
Food Pairing
The gin's resinous pine and peppery spice echo the charred herbs in a classic Patagonian-style chimichurri, while the citrus brightness cuts through the richness of grass-fed lamb. Serve with roasted fingerling potatoes and a simple watercress salad.
Distilled at the edge of the world using wild-foraged botanicals from the ancient Patagonian steppe, Bosque Nativo translates one of Earth's last untamed landscapes into a spirit of bracing, windswept purity.
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