Archie Rose has announced the details of its fifth Harvest Series release: the Emerald Finger Lime Harvest Gin. Launching publicly in September, Emerald Finger Lime follows on from the previous releases in the series as a celebration of sustainably and intentionally harvested ingredients sourced from Australian producers. For this release, Archie Rose partnered with Mark and Vickie of Marvick Native Farms, Western Australia, where they grow and individually handpick a large selection of native Finger Limes subspecies.
“Vickie at Marvick Native Farms grows many types of finger limes. When I first found out about this I was blown away — I had no idea there was so much diversity available,” said Dave Withers, Master Distiller.
“We asked Vickie to send us all the different types of finger limes she grows and we tried distilling about six varieties.”
The distillery ended up settling on the Emerald Green Finger Lime species, which are renowned for their iconically vibrant pearls and citrus flavour. The base distillate made using these finger limes proves for a gin with heady aromas of makrut lime zest, yuzu and powerful peppery pine.
“While each expressed a distinctly different personality as a distilled product, the Emerald Green Finger Lime stood out for its distinct vibrant characteristics,” said Withers.
“Grown in the coastal air of Western Australia, it exhibits a unique blend of flavours, resulting in a brilliantly herbaceous yet limey gin.”
According to the distillery, consumers should expect Archie Rose Emerald Finger Lime to display a mouth-coating citrus flavour followed by fresh cracked pepper and softer notes of honeydew gelato chervil and violets. Best served over ice with a dash of tonic and a wedge of lime.
Archie Rose Emerald Finger Lime is the distillery’s fifth Harvest series release, following on from Sunrise Lime Gin, Lemon Scented Gum Gin, Raw Honey Gin, Dry Grown Rye Malt Whisky and Single Paddock Whisky. From next month, the limited-edition release will sell at an RRP of $89 from Archie Rose’s website and from its cellar door.
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