South American and Caribbean gin is a fascinating mix of tropical ingredients, local traditions and European influence. Distillers are drawing on the abundance of the region, using botanicals such as tropical fruits, citrus, cacao, coffee, peppers and native herbs alongside the familiar juniper.
From the rainforests and mountains of South America to the islands of the Caribbean, there is huge variety in both ingredients and style. It’s a young but increasingly adventurous gin scene, with distillers using local flavours to create spirits that feel distinctly connected to their part of the world.