A violet gin is almost always a brand’s own standard gin but with added violets to the last distillation step. The base recipe is slightly altered so the flavor pallet balances well with the floral flavors from violet. The base gin gets a bit more of a floral taste and becomes relatively sweet.

Other gins might make use of more unique botanicals like ginger for example which will create a different flavor pallet compared to a more standard gin. The addition of violet to this gin makes for an even more vibrant floral scent and taste. There are also hints of apple and lavender notes on the taste pallet. We’ve got an article about the best pink gins right here and an article about the best blood orange gins here.Gin starts out as a neutral grain spirit similar to vodka. After this first distillation, a combination of different botanicals is infused with the clear spirit to create a unique taste pallet. Gin distillers can choose from pretty much any herb, spice, flower, root, etc. they want to create their own distinctive gin. Solway succeeded in their goal to recreate the taste of Parma Violets sweets. This gin has a very deep aroma of sweet violets. The taste is also quite sweet and floral but doesn’t overpower the spicy and piney juniper berries. Whether you prefer a citrus gin, a classic gin, or a spicy, herbaceous or floral gin, you’ll find our suggestions on the right garnish to complement the flavour of your gin and tonic. The Parma Violet version of their gin is quite floral on the nose. There’s a light taste of Parma Violets sweets with hints of rose petals and lemon peel. The juniper-forward flavor is still very present in this gin.

Staffordshire started out crafting their Staffordshire Original gin in a little mining village for two years. Since then they have relocated and expanded their distillery. Aside from creating great popular (flavored) gins, McQueen aspires to bring as many true innovations to as many gin lovers as possible. McQueen started out in the gin scene with 4 world-first flavors.This variety is mainly due to the fact that gin distillers all have a different base gin to create their violet gin with. Some gins are for instance more juniper-forward than others and will therefore taste more piney. Do you remember how you loved Parma Violet sweets as a kid? Have you just released you still really love that taste now and want some? Badly. Yeah, us too. But you know what's a great idea? Taking that classic flavour and putting it into gin.