Judges Tasting Notes
One might not imagine samphire as the most obvious lead botanical in a Gin but by gum, they’ve pulled it off! Firstly this is a great Gin in its own right, with depth, complex flavour profile and a wonderfully resonant long finish. The samphire just adds a very delicate layer of saline lift on the nose and palate, a faintly salty tang. A really cleverly conceived and crafted Gin, Bravo!

Top five British gins: “you’ll experience a light, pleasant salinity that comes from their location on the Cornish coast.”

Overall, there’s more than just an enchanting nature about Curio – it’s got true character that holds the attention.

Curio Rock Samphire is one of the most characterful gins I have tasted recently. How to drink it? With a few flakes of Cornish sea salt sprinkled over a neat shot. Served, of course, on the rocks.

Their Curio gin uses rock samphire from Cornish clifftops and distilled with Cornish spring water, presenting a gin that’s exceptionally smooth, distinctive and curiously attractive.

The result is an enjoyable short drink served solo over ice but also contributes to a G&T as refreshing as a day at the seaside.

This brand new artisan gin from Mullion in Cornwall is made using Cornish rock samphire and local spring water. Produced by husband and wife team William and Rubina, Curio gin is quadruple distilled with 15 other fragrant botanicals, including Kombu seaweed sourced by The Cornish Seaweed Company, to create a delicious gin. Serve: Fever Tree Mediterranean tonic with basil garnish.