The Balena Pink Botanicals
Where the sea meets Mediterranean wild herbs and natural magic.
Nine carefully selected botanicals. From juniper to sea water, each ingredient carries the character of the place where it grows.
Juniper
The backbone of any gin, our Tuscan juniper is harvested at altitude, where it develops intense notes of resin and forest. Its dry, balsamic scent defines the aromatic structure of the spirit, evoking maritime pine groves and the wilder soul of the coast.
Butterfly Pea
This flower, native to tropical Asia, gives the gin its iconic blue colour. But it's when it meets tonic that the transformation takes place: blue becomes pink. A natural, spectacular, symbolic metamorphosis. It's the botanical of change, of possibility, of never staying the same.
Coriander
Its small seeds release a citrusy, almost lemony freshness into the spirit, brightening every sip and balancing the strength of the juniper. It's the botanical that brings light, clarity, and definition.
Cardamom
Spicy, warm, and slightly resinous, cardamom adds depth to the gin and enriches the bouquet with exotic, velvety notes. It's the elegant detail that makes all the difference — a touch of understated class that's absolutely essential.
Sweet Orange
A symbol of sunshine and joy, the sweet orange peel brings roundness and an enveloping aroma, recalling summer afternoons on the Riviera. A citrus sweetness that warms and beckons.
Mandarin
More delicate and aromatic than orange, mandarin adds a refined, lingering nuance that caresses the palate with elegance. It's the note that seduces — softly.
Ginger
Vibrant and punchy, ginger brings energy and movement to the gin. It adds a spicy, slightly peppery touch that livens every sip without ever overpowering. It's the botanical of rhythm, the unexpected spark that awakens the senses.
Helichrysum
A plant native to coastal dunes, helichrysum carries the scent of earth, sun, and salty wind. Its bittersweet, lingering aroma evokes the Mediterranean scrubland and gives structure to the finish. It's the botanical memory of the shoreline.
Sea Water
Not an ingredient like the others, but a liquid soul. Sea water gives the gin a gentle natural salinity, amplifying the freshness of the botanicals without ever masking them. It's the sea breeze that binds the scents of the coast together, a briny whisper that caresses the palate and makes every sip more authentic.
How Every Bottle Comes to Life
The process is artisanal. Balena Pink is crafted in small batches, with the care of those who know that quality cannot be rushed. Every step is guided by hand, every choice deliberate.
We don't mass-produce. We distil stories.
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