Readers Gin 44%

A Story-Driven Finnish Spirit – From Authors to Readers

In March 2026, Readers' Gin is celebrated as the flagship spirit of Authors' Distillery, a boutique Finnish distillery located in Mäntsälä (about 60km north of Helsinki). Founded in 2019 by a group of prominent Finnish cultural figures—including authors Tuomas Kyrö, Christian Rönnbacka, and Soili Pohjalainen, alongside master distiller Ari Kaura—the project is built on the philosophy that "great literature and fine spirits share the same soul."

The distillery operates out of a converted pig farm on "Booze Hill," where they produce small-batch spirits designed to be enjoyed while reading a good book.

🍸 Tasting Notes & Profile

Readers' Gin is a premium Dry Gin known for its exceptionally smooth, herbal, and "Finnish" character. It is noted for using pure groundwater from Mäntsälä and locally sourced botanicals.

• The Nose: Fresh and Herbal. It opens with a crisp bouquet of juniper and lemon zest, immediately followed by a distinctive minty freshness and hints of coriander.

• The Palate: Silky and Balanced. The entry is enticingly smooth with a light, summery feel. You’ll find a harmonious blend of pine needles, fresh rosemary, and green spices. Unlike heavy London Dry gins, this feels more "botanical-forward."

• The Finish: Long and Spicy. It concludes with a lingering warmth featuring notes of cardamom, black pepper, and a touch of vanilla.

📋 Technical Snapshot

Pro Tip

This gin was specifically engineered to create the "World's Best Gin & Tonic." To replicate the award-winning serve, use Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic. Garnish with a mint sprig and a strip of orange peel—the mint amplifies the gin's herbal profile, while the orange peel brings out the hidden citrus oils in the spirit. Because of its 44% ABV and extreme smoothness, it also performs brilliantly in a Dry Martini with a lemon twist.