Collective Arts Brewing Lavender & Juniper Gin, Ontario, Canada

A color-changing Gin that was a sensation at 2021 Spirits Competitions.

Collective Arts is a sort of an artsy hybrid. They bring together the world of craft beverages and the talents of emerging artists around the world. How so, you ask? Well, they offer beverages from craft distillers in bottles, adorned with labels, created by emerging artists. The labels are limited works of art, but the Collective Arts folk make sure to pay just as much attention to the content of the bottles. Their mission is to pushthe boundaries of what Spirits can and should be all while still respecting tradition.

Now, Lavender & Juniper Gin from Collective Arts is a very special small batch Gin. Before we move on to flavors and botanicals, there’s one thing you need to know right away: this Gin changes color. If you add something acidic, like a tonic or lemon, the dark blue hue will turn into a bright pink. Pretty cool, huh? Anyway, the list of botanicals that were treated with maceration as well as vapor infusion includes juniper, coriander, lavender, heather, chamomile, almond, bergamot oil, orris, and butterfly pea flower. The florals – heather, lavender, and chamomile – complement each other while the bergamot makes this Gin smell like a field of wildflowers after a rainstorm.

We’re not the only ones going crazy over Lavender & Juniper Gin, though, as it was awarded Double Gold, Best In Class, and Consumer Choice Award at 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition as well as Silver at 2021 London Spirits Competition.