Daffy's Gin
Daffy's · Strathleven Distillery
Daffy's is the rare gin that achieves intensity without volume. Every botanical is clearly articulated yet none dominates. The tension between the pine-forward juniper and the delicate floral-citrus backdrop makes this an excellent Martini gin that also holds its own in longer serves.
Nose
Bright juniper pine opens with immediate citrus lift—fresh lemon and grapefruit pith. Beneath, a quiet floral note of crushed violet and a dry, earthy angelica root provide depth without weight.
Palate
Clean and taut. The juniper is assertive but never aggressive, held in check by a silky coriander warmth and a burst of citrus that keeps the palate lifted. A subtle peppery spice builds mid-palate, adding structure to the otherwise ethereal spirit.
Finish
Crisp and dry with lingering juniper, a whisper of violet, and clean lemon zest.
- Style
- Contemporary London Dry
- Botanicals
- Lebanese mint, juniper, coriander, angelica root, cassia bark, citrus peels, and other undisclosed botanicals
- Base Spirit
- Grain neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Double distilled in small copper pot stills with separate botanical distillation
Cocktail Suggestion
The Tightrope — 2 oz Daffy's Gin · 1 oz dry vermouth · 0.25 oz Suze · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir over ice, strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Smoked trout blini with crème fraîche and dill
Founded by a husband-and-wife team at Strathleven Distillery in Scotland's West Dunbartonshire, Daffy's uses a unique two-still process—distilling botanicals separately before blending—to achieve clarity and balance in each small batch.
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