Nose: Fresh, crisp and maritime with herbal notes (rosemary, thyme) immediately noticed. Juniper, olive-brine, lemon zest and coriander emerge as secondary aromas. There is a note of pine-needles as well. Palate: Elegant, clean and maritime on the palate. The olive-brine, lemon and rosemary notes from the nose are strongly in focus initially. Over time it develops softer flavours with orange emerging from behind the lemon, and basil from the rosemary. Pine tree and eucalyptus resin towards the finish. Finish: Medium. Herbal and maritime into the aftertaste. This was tasted at a pop-up stall at our local liquor store last Saturday, which was World Gin Day. I’ve seen Gin Mare around for a while but never tried it before. It has a pronounced olive and maritime quality, along with a strong green herbal core that features resinous aromas and flavours. The closest thing I have tasted is St. George Terroir gin, but that is more pine-centred and less maritime. I liked the crisp, bracing quality of this gin and maybe it was just the power of association but I thought it went very well in a gin & tonic made with Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic, and I can imagine it would also make a nice dry martini. “Good” : 83/100 (3.5 stars)