Juno Gin were awarded the coveted Tasters’ Pick for their Juno Extra Fine Gin in the Classic Gin Category late last year.
Juno Gin were awarded the coveted Tasters’ Pick for their Juno Extra Fine Gin in the Classic Gin Category late last year. The Tasters’ Pick is given to the stand out gin in each category from two esteemed judges, Steve Bennett and Scott O’Connor from Guide to New Zealand Gin 2020. “Tasting notes of aromatic juniper with kaffir lime and zesty orange freshness on the nose. A clean, dry palate bursting with kaffir lime. Distinctive peppery spice emerging on the finish”. Enjoy with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water and a slice of lime.
Situated in New Plymouth’s suburb of Westown near the start of Surf Highway 45, Begin Distilling is the home of Juno Gin. Founders, Jo and Dave James engage with horticulturalists and researchers to sustainably and locally source botanicals showcasing their efficacy and flavour potential. They are also working with Massey University to create a world-first juniper plantation in New Zealand.
Juno Gin also has a range of award winning seasonal and special release gins, perfect for taking along to your next gin club evening, and gift packs to suit all occasions.
Follow their journey on Instagram @junogin and to order online head to www.junogin.com
“Let your mind do the travelling, and your tastebuds roam the world.”
2020 bought us a year of change. So, in 2021 to promote and enhance the local creative and design industry, the masterminds behind award winning Juno Gin, Jo and Dave James, ran a social media competition inviting submissions for their upcoming seasonal gin labels. With a total of four prizes up for grabs, one for each season, and an honest $1,000 cash plus a 2021 seasonal release 4 pack of gin, the competition started to gain traction.
Narrowing down the entries was a difficult task with strong competition for each of the seasonal labels. After careful consideration and guidance from Strategy Collective, Juno’s brand and marketing partner, four winners were chosen with a winning design for each season. Two seasonal gins have now been released, with Summer 21 Seasonal Gin label designed by aspiring graphic designer Abbey Barlow, a student at AUT; The label for Autumn 21 Seasonal Gin, named Red Martini, was designed by Niels Yuan who abstracted a woman enjoying a martini at a garden party amongst the Autumn leaves.
Shrouded in mystery, Juno’s Summer 21 Gin has a splash of citrus sourness, and a hint of smokey exotica and is best enjoyed on a sunny day. Serve with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water and mint for the ultimate refreshment. Complement with a fruit and cheese platter and enjoy a fine moment together.
Following a La Nina Summer, Juno have paired cranberry and a hint of fig leaf for a full Autumn flavour. Juno’s Autumn 21 Gin is lightly berry, fully refreshing, delightful with tonic or blood orange soda. Garnish with a slice of fig or orange for a heavenly tipple.
Both seasonal releases are available to order from www.junogin.com
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