Raymo recommended that Portofino Dry Gin be enjoyed in a gin and tonic. He mentioned that adding a sprig of rosemary is one of his favorite ways to enjoy the spirit. This is a delightful gin that started strong and got better as I sat with the glass for a spell. It also makes for a refreshing yet sophisticated gin & tonic. I’m a fan. Raymo then discussed what makes Portofino Dry Gin stand out from other brands: “What we have, which is quite unique, we deliver a different experience. We are able to transport people — through the taste, the visual — to transport them to Portofino. In everything we do, this is our goal.” A Multi-Sensory Experience Gimlet Portofino:The classic Gimlet is already a summer mainstay for good reason, thanks to its bright citrus flavour and light finish. However the addition of sage, lemon and ginger in the Gimlet Portofino brings a new depth of flavour and warmth that could not be better suited for an afternoon in the sun. Or better still - it brings a bit of the Mediterranean sun to wherever you are. We are taking action to reduce our environmental footprint. We recently decreased the amount of glass used in the manufacture of our bottle, saving several tonnes of material and lowering our transport and therefore greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the brand, the region’s unique microclimate allows Mediterranean vegetation to grow all year-round, with each of the gin’s botanical ripened by the sea breeze and the warm sun of the Italian riviera. The LIVE virtual tastings are carried out in the last week of the month. Please keep an eye on our socials for confirmed dates! The recipe “recalls Italian cuisine, Ligurian cuisine,” added Raymo. “It’s a multi-sensory experience.” Portofino’s FutureCommercially, 2022 is a milestone year. We are seeing tremendous interest in the US for premium Mediterranean gins like ours, which has translated into good sales results in some key states.

Egger and Raymo then discussed how all 21 botanicals have been carefully selected for their aromas and flavors. According to the two, there are t hree key segments to the gin: the floral (rose and lavender), the citrus (tangerine, orange and grapefruit) and the herbal (sage, marjoram and rosemary).

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I wanted to create a gin to dedicate to the people of Portofino, fully made in Italy. That’s when I started to get interested in the local Ligurian botanicals. Extensive studying and research was carried out. After looking at distilleries in Italy, I involved Alessandro Briola as chief financial officer and Chris Egger as chief marketing officer.