LCBO Food & Drink Early Summer 2021

Global gin-eration The LCBO’s Gin Shop regularly curates unique bottlings from around the globe: Explore it at lcbo.com for new and featured offerings.

London Dry gin can come from anywhere—“dry” means it’s not sweetened, and classically it’s a juniper- and citrus- forward style.

European vacation Grape-distilled Cantarelle Gin de Provence ( LCBO 18263, 700 mL, $54.95) is perfect for lovers of the region’s signature whiff of wild herbs and botanicals, called garrigue . For a taste of Italy, Bottega Gin Bacûr ( LCBO 11278, 700 mL, $44.95) has zesty lemon and sage.

Island gins Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

Late bloomers Globe-trotting Akori Cherry

UNEXPECTED ORIGINS Gin is all over the map right now—take a spirited journey.

( LCBO 635508, $54.40) is named for the “gunpowder” green tea in its botanical blend (plus, overproof “navy-strength” gin was originally tested with real gunpowder!). Scapegrace Classic New Zealand Premium Dry Gin ( LCBO 18387, $49.95) scoops global awards for its crisp flavours, enhanced by the glacial water it’s made with.

Blossom Gin ( LCBO 18269, 700 mL, $56.95) is born in Spain but made from distilled rice spirit and inspired by Japan. Roku Gin ( LCBO 636209, $49.95) has Japanese sakura, yuzu, green tea and sansho pepper botanicals.