Ungava Canadian Premium Gin
Ungava · Domaine Pinnacle / Ungava Spirits
Ungava is a gin built on conviction — the belief that the harsh, wind-swept tundra of northern Quebec could yield botanicals worth waiting an entire fleeting summer to harvest. The result is a gin of quiet individuality, unmistakably northern and deeply considered. Its striking yellow hue and singular botanical profile make it a compelling choice for gin explorers seeking something honest and unhurried.
Nose
A bright and herbal opening with wild rosehip, Labrador tea, and a persistent juniper backbone that feels distinctly northern. Underneath, a subtle sweetness of crowberry and cloudberry emerges alongside gentle citrus peel. The aromatics convey a sense of untamed landscape — patient, sparse, and deeply rooted.
Palate
Silky and medium-bodied, the palate opens with juniper and transitions into a complex interplay of Nordic tea, dried herbs, and delicate floral notes. There's a subtle minerality and a gentle peppery warmth that develops mid-palate, balanced by a thread of wild berry sweetness. The six hand-harvested sub-Arctic botanicals create a gin that feels earned rather than manufactured.
Finish
Medium-length finish with lingering herbal tea, soft juniper resin, and a clean, slightly peppery fade. A faint sweetness of wild berries echoes at the very end.
- Style
- Dry Gin — Northern Botanical
- Botanicals
- Nordic juniper, Labrador tea, crowberry, cloudberry, wild rosehip, Arctic blend (proprietary combination of Arctic herbs)
- Base Spirit
- Grain neutral spirit (corn-based)
- Distillation
- Copper pot distilled; the six sub-Arctic botanicals are individually macerated and then distilled together in a single pass
Cocktail Suggestion
The Slow North — 2 oz Ungava Canadian Premium Gin · ¾ oz Dolin Dry Vermouth · ¼ oz elderflower liqueur · 2 dashes grapefruit bitters · Stir over ice for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a twist of grapefruit peel
Food Pairing
Lightly smoked Arctic char served on rye crostini with dill crème fraîche and pickled shallots. The gin's herbal, tea-like botanicals harmonize with the delicate smoke, while its wild berry undertones complement the richness of the crème fraîche.
Born from six wild botanicals foraged during Quebec's brief Arctic summer — Nordic juniper, Labrador tea, crowberry, cloudberry, wild rosehip, and Arctic blend — Ungava is a testament to the conviction that terroir belongs in gin as much as in wine.
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