Karu's navy strength gin - Lightning - is a striking spirit boasting double juniper and a slightly drier profile compared to its sibling Affinity.
 
Estate-grown rose geranium is the standout botanical, providing a lingering composition of beautiful herbaceous floral notes. The triple citrus tiers are herbaceous, bitter and sweet, hosted by lemon myrtle, ruby grapefruit and mandarin.
 
Layered and compelling, juniper and spice run alongside other botanicals. Great mouthfeel with citrus at the fore and good botanical boldness. With added water, the floral parts open up a lot with waves of spice.
 
The impressive power of this gin is brilliantly tempered with a smoothness that makes Lightning one of the best martini gins you'll find. Of course, mixed with good-quality tonic or a fine-bead soda water will showcase Lightning's quality as well.