Kalevala organic gin comes from Finland. It’s a small batch release from 2017 in honor of 100 years of Finnish independence.
“To celebrate 100 years finnish independence we created a Dry Distilled Gin, the “gindependence” edition. the recipe is based on our original gin, supplemented by blackcurrant leaf and Jerusalem artichoke. At 49,9% ABV (99,8 Proof) we are, like Finland, almost at 100…”
– NORTHERN LIGHTS SPIRITS
The original version had a bigger alcohol by volume level but this expression I got, has an ABV of 46,3%. I have the batch number L0077, bottle number 317.
Kalevala gin is made by Moritz Wüstenberg at his garage in the town of Kitee, located at North-Karelia, Finland. So we are really talking about micro-gin. The gin is organic, according to the EU agriculture scheme, certification number FI-EKO-301.
Ingredients include organic raspberry leaf, cardamom, mint, rosemary and juniper.
Kalevala & Lingonberry GT
Just simply lingonberries, Kalevala gin and tonic water.
Kalevala & Fentimans GT
Fentimans Tonic Water goes well with Kalevala Gin
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