Perfume Trees Gin
Perfume Trees · Two Moons Distillery
Named for the Aglaia trees that once blanketed Hong Kong's hillsides, Perfume Trees Gin channels East Asian botanicals through an unmistakably London Dry framework. The result is precise, aromatic, and deeply refreshing. It bridges traditions without losing identity.
Nose
Juniper leads confidently but quickly makes room for a burst of grapefruit peel and delicate floral notes. An undercurrent of ginger and warm cassia bark adds aromatic depth.
Palate
Silky entry with a bright citrus-forward profile — lemon zest and grapefruit intertwine with herbaceous juniper. Midpalate, the floral rose character blooms alongside angelica root and a flash of white pepper.
Finish
Clean and moderately long, with juniper and ginger warmth persisting as the florals gently recede.
- Style
- Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica root, cassia bark, grapefruit peel, ginger, white champaca, Aglaia flowers
- Base Spirit
- Grain neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Vapor infusion and maceration in a copper pot still
Cocktail Suggestion
Perfume Garden Tonic — 2 oz Perfume Trees Gin · 4 oz premium tonic · Grapefruit wheel and fresh mint sprig garnish · Build in a copa glass over ice.
Food Pairing
Steamed dim sum with chili-lime dipping sauce
Crafted at Two Moons Distillery in Hong Kong's Aberdeen district, Perfume Trees Gin features local botanicals like Aglaia flowers and white champaca alongside classic European gin aromatics.
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