Half Hitch Gin 70cl

Clean, punchy juniper and citrus that doesn’t mess around, this is the kind of gin that instantly upgrades your home bar.

• Nose: Fresh juniper (piney and crisp), bright lemon peel, a light herbal lift that reads like garden herbs after rain.
• Taste: Classic gin structure, juniper first, then citrus zest and a peppery, botanical edge that keeps it lively (not muddled).
• Finish: Dry and tidy, with lingering citrus oils and a gentle spice note that hangs around just long enough.

If your problem with a lot of gins is that they either disappear in a mixer or shout over everything else, this bottle hits the sweet spot, bold enough to hold its own, clean enough to play nice. It’s built for the classics where balance matters, think Gin & Tonic, Tom Collins, Martini, and Negroni riffs where you want that clear juniper line and a citrus pop you can actually taste.

What you’ll notice first is the structure. Juniper stays in the driver’s seat, citrus rides shotgun, and the botanicals sit in the back making smart comments instead of causing a scene. That’s what makes it such an easy reach for home bartenders, it gives you flavour without forcing you to babysit your recipe.

Canada as a home base also makes sense here, the style leans crisp and clean, the kind of profile that works year-round, from patio highballs to wintery stirred drinks. And because the flavour reads clear and layered (not fuzzy), it’s a great gin for dialing in your favourites and noticing the difference when you swap tonic, citrus, or vermouth.

Bottom line, if you want a dependable, juniper-led gin with real citrus energy and a dry finish, this one earns its spot. Stock it once, and you’ll start reaching for it without thinking.

Fun Fact: The “half hitch” is a simple knot sailors use to secure a line fast, which is a pretty perfect metaphor for a gin that keeps your cocktails locked in and balanced.