The London No. 1
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Why A London gin with slightly subdued juniper, new and blue London No. 1 gets its heavenly tint from gardenia flowers. Try in a gin and tonic (obviously) or mix up a turquoise martini (don’t forget the orange bitters).
Price 700 ml/$43.60
Availability LCBO 275255 limited supply
Citadelle
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Why The summer of Collins is almost upon us, and Citadelle is what you need to stay cool. Traditional juniper marries with lemon rind, grains of paradise and cardamom in this elegant French-made gin. If you’re a gin lover with no Citadelle in your liquor stable, you’d best resolve that issue ASAP.
Price 750 ml/$31.90 on sale till May 25
Availability LCBO 275248
Tanqueray Rangpur
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Why Though the latest addition to the Tanq family isn’t a typical London gin, Rangpur is redolent of long drinks ‘n’ lawn parties. Flavoured with rangpur lime (aka mandarin limes), this super-citrusy liquid mixes well with soda, tonic and limeade. Tanq ‘n’ Ting is also a thing.
Price 750 ml/$28.40 on sale till May 25
Availability LCBO 358184
