Collective Arts Artisanal Dry Gin
Collective Arts · Collective Arts Brewing / Distilling
Collective Arts Artisanal Dry Gin brings a boldly spiced, peppery character that slots perfectly into a lineup exploring degrees of flame and smoke. Its assertive juniper-forward profile and warming cassia-pepper backbone make it an excellent sipping gin or a compelling base for cocktails that call for backbone. A confident, well-crafted Canadian gin that punches well above its price point.
Nose
An immediate burst of charred juniper and cracked black pepper opens up, layered with smoky citrus peel and a whiff of campfire embers. Beneath the assertive top notes, lavender and dried chamomile provide a gentle floral counterpoint. A subtle earthiness from orris root grounds the aromatic profile.
Palate
The palate delivers bold juniper resin and warming cassia bark spice, with a peppery heat that builds steadily mid-palate. Roasted grapefruit and dried lemon zest add a bittersweet complexity, while a hint of liquorice and angelica root weave in herbal depth. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied and slightly oily, carrying the botanicals with conviction.
Finish
A lingering finish of warm black pepper, resinous juniper, and a whisper of toasted spice. The smoky, herbaceous character echoes pleasantly for a satisfying duration.
- Style
- Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, cassia bark, angelica root, orris root, lavender, chamomile, grapefruit peel, lemon peel, black pepper, liquorice root
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Pot-distilled in small batches with vapor infusion of select botanicals
Cocktail Suggestion
Smoke Signal — 2 oz Collective Arts Artisanal Dry Gin · 0.75 oz fresh grapefruit juice · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 0.25 oz Campari · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a torched grapefruit peel and a crack of black pepper
Food Pairing
Charcoal-grilled lamb kofta seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, and Aleppo pepper, served alongside a cooling cucumber-yogurt dip and warm flatbread. The smoky spice of the kofta mirrors the gin's peppery warmth and resinous juniper, while the yogurt tempers the heat and lets the herbal botanicals shine.
Born from a Hamilton, Ontario craft brewery known for featuring independent artists on every label, Collective Arts extended their creative ethos into spirits, producing a boldly aromatic dry gin that channels artisanal intensity and collaborative spirit into every bottle.
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