Still very enjoyable. Ungava is a unique contemporary gin. Ungava is North of the Province of Québec, not Ontario. The gin arrives in squat rectangular bottle that I particularly like. I was fooled by the colour and the story on the fancy bottle; this gin has very little flavour – if you expect there to be some bitterness from the Juniper. Based on 29 votes, the average rating for Ungava Canadian Premium Gin is 5.8/10. That’s not something you hear too often, but the category has become more populated and more impressive in recent years. I originally bought it for the colour! 88points Ungava Canadian Premium Gin A surprising bright daffodil yellow, this arctic-inspired gin has a light feel and a relatively neutral aroma and flavor. The nose is slightly sweet, a hint of lemon zest but a good deal of juniper. I mixed it up in a Negroni, and you get a nice bit of juniper and bitterness here, but the finish is slightly different than expected: a bit of tart berry and floral notes come out at the end. By Kevin Gray Gin, Liquor Reviews Dec 2, 2014 Dec 2, 2014. Makes a great G&T, with a squeeze of lime. Loved it and will buy again, The most smooth gin I have ever had. Try it in a martini with a sprig of basil. This is one of my new favourite Gins. It is unique in taste, but especially colour which “recalls the aurora borealis that streaks across the great northern Quebec skies at night”. Ungava is from the north of the province of Ontario, where the Inuit live. Try before you buy, but I won’t blame you if you go all in on color alone. Gin Reviews Though hard to find, it has been used in many northern peoples’ food cultures. The finish is clean, dry, a bit bitter, but overall very nice for a martini. This article originally appeared on cocktailenthusiast.com. Oh and it is delicious. I enjoy mine in a 1 part gin 2.5 parts tonic G&T with a lemon wedge and some lemon zest. The combination of creative ingredients and bathtub-gin-style-infusion culminates in a gin that will have both supporters and detractors among contemporary and classic gin enthusiasts. This is a barren part of the world and not the sort of terrain from which gin would be produced, one would suspect. The colour may be off putting, but the taste of the northern berries is terrific. Let’s get on to the taste. One of my favorites, I enjoy the aroma and smoothness with a sugarless tonic . Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. It was dry, a touch sweet and bitter; different enough to stand out. Very nice. That electric neon yellow color. These botanicals are handpicked during their peak season and imparted in two passes: once before distillation, and again afterwards via infusion, hence the color. Citrus notes come out and the bitter hints are there as is the dry side. I was put off by the colour but once I tried it, I realised it has a unique taste and quality that other Gins lack. Great drink! This is a really good gin. Purchased my bottle because the colour caught my eye, then when I saw the name and the botanicals, I could not wait to sample. Slosh a bit of Vermouth in and a very nice Martini is conjured up. It mixes nicely in cocktails and the color actually adds a stunning touch to many of your standard cocktails (like the Alexander for example…) I suppose the TL;DR of it is that it’s unique and well made, combining surprising techniques into an eye-catching gin that spans taste preferences. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). You must try this unique beverage. Bought the bottle at Paris duty free airport at 25€ in promo instead of 31€. And the go all the way to the obscure such as the Bakeapple or Labrador Tea. Okay, there’s a few of them here. Just picked up a bottle in Parisian Supermarket so it’s made it over here now, looking forward to trying it. Try it on the rocks with a wedge of grapefruit, unique and alluring. Top reviews for Ungava Canadian Premium Gin: This Gin is carefully distilled at Domaine Pinnacle distillery, Canada. Ungava Gin 1l Bottling Note A 1 litre bottling of Ungava Gin, produced in Canada! Outside of the slightly-overwhelming ethanol nose, this is my kind of gin. Ungava gin hails from the north of Quebec, the Ungava peninsula to be precise. The martini again shows a slightly different side of this gin: the citrusy tang comes out a bit, berries and sharpness compliment the herbal notes of Vermouth very nicely. It presents as a pale yellow color. The finish is medium length with a mostly warm astringency and a hint of juniper and pine again. Lots of personality when mixed in proper cocktails. That electric neon yellow color. So bare with me on this whirlwind tour. Ungava Canadian Premium Gin ginitaly’s review Ungava is a Gin that tells us about far away and cold lands. What about yellow lemonade with a dash of simple syurp? Don’t need a wedge of lime. I use the empty bottle to put some cooking oil. I bought a bottle in the Maldives of all places and it now resides with me in the UK – it has become truly international! Cocktail Enthusiast is now Bevvy. Very classy. Worse problems exist, but still…. Well done Canada! It’s still an intriguing gin and worth a closer look, for both the obscure botanicals, the color, and its taste. Could that be the Cloudberry? Labrador tea is a flowering bog plant with white poofy flowers also used as a tea by the Inuit. A lot of tart/semi-sweet fruits in here. Ungava Canadian Premium Gin is adored for its pink grapefruit, fruit, sweet and tea flavor notes. The nose is sweet with juniper and an undefinable hint of Canadian botanicals. The nose is a rather traditional from the start, but with a distinct ethanol edge. I now have a new and unique go to gin that I can serve and drink with Canuck pride! THANKS A LOT. The lemon just seems to enhance the berry flavours. And talking of standing out, I liked the subtle golden hue when mixed with tonic. It’s an intriguing gin with a complex flavor profile that at times oscillates between opaque and traditional. There’s a tangy earthiness that billows here underneath the surface buoyed by a slight touch of green tea leaves, flower imbued tea blend and tart berry. I love the syllabic characters of the Inuktitut tribe who live in the Ungava region. The obscure flavors and ingredients will leave you wondering, “just what is that flavor?” and reaching for more traditional supports “is that coriander?” But its mixability and unique color will probably have you reaching for it again. It’s not Cree, it’s Inuktitut. I used to live in the Western Arctic for a about 5 years and all the plants are familiar to me… I have harvested them all while some kept watch for Grizzly Bears… the smell and the taste takes me back to my time in the North out fishing and living on the land picking berries and hunting caribou…I’ve cooked with these berries, made jam and tea… and cured many a cold with Labrador Tea and wild cranberry… Its my Gin of choice nothing compares…. Mix a little with some vodka (Smirnoff) on the rocks. Very good product. A distinct note of coriander seems to emerge, with some hints of fresh cranberry, preserved lemon and a muddied, green/pine juniper. But luckily for us, the hardy folk that live there have garnered enough local botanicals to produce Ungava gin. The first thing that anyone will notice about Ungava Gin is that color. The color may surprise, but the nose feels very classic. I'm not sure what the base is, but this gin is flavored with 6 botanicals, harvested in the summer in arctic Quebec: wild rose hip, crowberry, labrador tea, cloudberry, arctic blend, and Nordic juniper. I’ve wanted to try fresh versions of this berry for the years since I’ve heard of it. Theginman It was much better with Merchant’s Heart tonic, a lovely G&T, not too sweet. Based on 29 votes, the average rating for Ungava Canadian Premium Gin is 5.8/10. I love ungava gin. The tonic really emphasizes the bitter notes of the Ungava. The color is from the infusion of the six arctic plants that make up Ungava’s unique botanical bill. Seemed a fitting backdrop for this gin. It’s the fruit of said plant, and been used for jellies, teas and are very rich in vitamin C. Now we’re getting into the ones that I’d never heard of before. The base spirit is local corn and the six arctic botanicals range from the relatively common— Rosehips for example. Canadian Gin. But luckily for us, the hardy folk that live there have garnered enough local botanicals to produce Ungava gin. Cheers to the Inuit legacy in this bottle! Nice. Ungava Canadian Premium Gin is adored for its pink grapefruit, fruit, sweet and tea flavor notes. And I love the bottle too. I'm not sure what the base is, but this gin is flavored with 6 botanicals, harvested in the summer in arctic Quebec: wild rose hip, crowberry, labrador tea, cloudberry, arctic blend, and Nordic juniper. These hand-picked botanicals include Nordic Juniper, Arctic Blend, Cloudberry, Crowberry, Labrado