Capreolus Garden Tiger Gin
Capreolus · Capreolus Distillery
Capreolus is best known for their fruit eau de vie, and that distiller's discipline shows in their gin work. Every botanical is articulated rather than blurred. Garden Tiger is a gin that rewards the attentive palate — each sip reveals a new layer without ever feeling cluttered.
Nose
A striking bouquet of juniper and fresh coriander seed, layered with a gentle violet floral character and a distinct herbaceous quality. There is a brightness — almost a meadow quality — that sets it apart from heavier gins.
Palate
Clean and precise, with piney juniper leading into a wave of angelica root and orris root earthiness. Citrus arrives mid-palate as lemon zest and a whisper of grapefruit, while a faint peppery warmth develops toward the back.
Finish
Medium, with lingering juniper, a dry floral fade, and a clean, almost mineral finish. Nothing wasted.
- Style
- London Dry style
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, lemon peel, violet petals, grapefruit peel, black pepper
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Vapor-infused and pot-distilled in small batches
Cocktail Suggestion
Garden Tiger Collins — 2 oz Capreolus Garden Tiger Gin · 1 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.75 oz elderflower syrup · Club soda · Build in a tall glass over ice, top with soda, garnish with a sprig of thyme.
Food Pairing
Grilled halloumi cheese over a salad of fresh mint, basil, arugula, and shaved radish, dressed with lemon vinaigrette. The gin's herbal and citrus character mirrors the freshness of the plate.
Barney Wilczak founded Capreolus Distillery in the Cotswolds with a background in eau de vie production, applying a fruit distiller's obsessive precision to each small batch of gin made in his bespoke copper still.
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