Cygnet Dry Gin – Distilled With Manuka Honey

Cygnet 22 Dry Gin is a modern New Zealand dry gin distilled with 22 botanicals including Manuka honey — the distinctive honey variety native to New Zealand with its own complex aromatic character — alongside chamomile, bee pollen, pink grapefruit, and sea salt, producing a crisp juniper-led gin with a smooth, creamy texture and a clean coastal finish that distinguishes it from both British and continental European dry gins.

Cygnet Gin is produced in New Zealand and takes its name from the young swan — reflecting both the clean, elegant character of the spirit and New Zealand’s natural environment. Manuka honey is the defining botanical: produced by bees that feed on the Manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium) native to New Zealand and Australia, it has a more complex, herb-forward, and medicinal aromatic character than standard honey — adding a distinctive softness and creaminess that floral honeys don’t provide. The 22-botanical framework balances juniper clarity with this distinctive New Zealand botanical identity. The tall, slender, crystal-clear bottle reflects the gin’s clean, refined character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bright juniper, soft honeyed floral notes, and a lift of pink grapefruit
• Palate: Clean dry gin structure with creamy Manuka honey texture, chamomile softness, and subtle bee pollen richness
• Finish: Smooth with a light sea-salt snap and lingering citrus brightness

Specs

• Producer: Cygnet Gin, New Zealand
• Style: New Zealand Dry Gin — 22 Botanicals
• Key botanicals: Manuka honey, chamomile, bee pollen, pink grapefruit, sea salt, juniper
• Size: 700ml

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