Italian craft gin in London: change the character, not just the garnish

A different garnish is not the same as a different gin. Start with the bottle: dry herbs and resin, violet with a dry backbone, or caramel that gives way to spice. Three gins, three distinct directions.

SD Distillery produces in Flero, near Brescia, Lombardy. For readers in London exploring Italian spirits, the range brings together three gins, MonGin spirit drink and Elixir Amaricante amaro. Five characters, not five gins.

Not sure which direction to explore? Find your character with the quiz.

BoombasticGin: dry does not mean staying in the background.

BoombasticGin carries a secret herbal and resinous note, distinct from the declared hops listed alongside juniper and coriander. Start here if you want a dry profile with a bold botanical presence.

Ginight: violet on the nose, dry on the palate.

Ginight pairs violet fragrance with a dry structure. Floral does not mean sugary. The slight black tint in the bottle disappears as it is poured into the glass, revealing the violet flower's natural purple without water, ice or tonic.

CaramelGin: caramel starts the conversation. Spice changes it.

CaramelGin opens with natural caramel. Juniper, hops and coriander then take the sip towards a spicy finish. Soft at first: the opening is not the whole story.

MonGin: citrus outside the gin category.

MonGin is a spirit drink at 30% ABV, halfway between gin and limoncello, made with limoncello from Amalfi Coast sfusato lemons. The citrus outsider of the range, produced in Lombardy, not a fourth gin.

Elixir Amaricante: a soft sip with a bitter last word.

Elixir Amaricante is made by cold infusion of 30 herbs. Soft on the palate, bitter at the finish. Explore it after dinner, in cocktails or as a finishing touch on desserts and ice cream.

From flavour to serve

Herbs and resin, violet and dry structure, caramel and spice, citrus or a bitter finish? Read the product page that sparks your curiosity, then explore the official recipes for ingredients and serving suggestions. One character is enough to start with.

For London bartenders, restaurants and specialist retailers

A drinks menu can say more than “aromatic”. “Violet with a dry structure” and “caramel with a spicy finish” describe two different choices. Start with the profile you want to learn more about.

Explore the HoReCa information and contact us with questions about the products and serving suggestions. Discuss any proposed supply arrangement directly with us rather than assuming availability from this page.

Exploring the complete range

The Complete Tasting Box brings together three gins, MonGin and Elixir Amaricante, for exploring on different occasions or choosing a gift. Check the product page for current details.

Frequently asked questions

Are these five gins?

No. BoombasticGin, Ginight and CaramelGin are the three gins. MonGin is a spirit drink at 30% ABV. Elixir Amaricante is an amaro made by cold infusion of 30 herbs.

How do I choose if I do not know the range?

Take the quiz to explore the five characters, then read the product page that interests you.

Does this page confirm delivery times or free shipping to London?

No. It introduces the products and their flavour profiles. Check the shipping options and costs available for your delivery address at checkout; no fixed delivery time or free-shipping threshold is promised here.

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