Wolfrest Gin
Wolfrest · Roner Distillery
From the Italian Alps, Wolfrest is a gin that knows what it is: juniper-led, mountain-clean, and unapologetically classic. The alpine botanicals bring a crispness that feels almost mineral. It performs beautifully in a Martini but has enough personality to drink on ice with just a twist.
Nose
Pine-forward juniper immediately announces itself, balanced by fresh lemon zest and a dusting of coriander seed. Deeper sniffs reveal violet and a subtle earthy angelica root.
Palate
Clean and structured, with juniper driving through the center while citrus and floral elements broaden the midpalate. Ginger warmth and a peppery bite create texture, and a whisper of liquorice sweetens the back end.
Finish
Medium-length, drying on juniper and angelica with a final flicker of violet.
- Style
- Dry Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica root, lemon peel, violet, ginger, liquorice, black pepper, alpine herbs
- Base Spirit
- Grain Neutral Spirit
- Distillation
- Pot distilled with vapor infusion of botanicals
Cocktail Suggestion
Alpine Martini — 2.5 oz Wolfrest Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · 1 dash lavender bitters · Stir with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Bresaola with shaved Parmigiano and arugula
Distilled at the Roner family's facility in Termeno, South Tyrol — one of Italy's oldest distilleries, operating since 1946 — Wolfrest sources wild juniper and alpine botanicals from the surrounding Dolomite foothills.
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