Levenswater Spring 34 Gin 750ml

 

The thirty-four in the name refers to the number of botanicals in Levenswater Spring 34. Those botanicals are macerated in potato spirit. While the large number of them are kept as secret, they do share the source of their inspiration: Toronto’s Kensington Market.

The large open air market is a multi-cultural hub in the city. Foods, spices, clothing and more— the gin’s botanical blend pays homage to the diverse range of flavors available.

The color of Levenswater Spring 34 is due to it being a compound gin. There is no secondary distillation of the potato spirit after maceration.

Tasting Notes

Color: Perfectly transparent with an ochre hue.

I did note that other sources have indicated a “pink” hue. Many botanicals and natural colorings are photo-reactive and change hue based on time and exposure to sunlight or heat. Despite not being pink, the color is still rather attractive, though it appears more similar to an aged gin.

Aroma: Lavender floral with some hints of brown sugar and spice. There’s a rich melange of notes including sweet birch beer, ginger, garam masala, curry powder, and rose petals.

Flavor: Complex and bold, there’s an immense amount of flavor in here. Sweet spices predominate, with ginger, lavender and cardamom early. Mid-palate cinnamon, birch bark, nutmeg, and a hint of citrus suggestive of cola.

Finish: Some nice flavors segue into a rather bitter finish. Natural tannins and astingency come together. As you sip more, they build on the palate. This is one of the characteristics of the style however.