Clonakilty Distillery is a family-owned distillery located by the sea off the southern tip of Ireland. The company takes much inspiration from their seaside location, and this is evident in their gin, which is named Minke Gin after the minke whale. The maritime influences of this gin don’t just stop at the name, though, as one of the key botanicals present in the product is rock samphire- also known as sea fennel. Rock samphire gives the gin a distinct citrus flavour with bright aniseed notes that linger pleasantly on the palette, resulting in a light, versatile gin that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.