2020 brought us a year of change. So, in 2021 in order to promote and enhance the local creative and design industry, the masterminds behind award winning Juno Gin, Jo and Dave James, ran a social media competition inviting submissions for their upcoming seasonal gin labels. With a total of four prizes up for grabs, one for each season, and an honest $1,000 cash plus a 2021 seasonal release four-pack of gin, the competition started to gain traction.
Narrowing down the entries was a difficult task with strong competition for each of the seasonal labels. After careful consideration and guidance from Strategy Collective, Juno’s brand and marketing partner, four winners were chosen with a winning design for each season. Summer 21 Seasonal Gin has been released with the label designed by aspiring graphic designer Abbey Barlow, currently studying at AUT.
Let your mind do the travelling, and your tastebuds roam the world.
Shrouded in mystery, Juno’s Summer 21 Gin has a splash of citrus sourness, and a hint of smokey exotica; is best enjoyed on a sunny day. Serve with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water and mint for the ultimate refreshment. Complement with a fruit and cheese platter and enjoy a fine moment together.
The next limited release seasonal gin is set to be released 24 April with an exclusive First Pour evening at Begin Distilling.
Following a La Niña summer, we have paired cranberry and a hint of fig leaf for a full autumn flavour. Lightly berry, fully refreshing, delightful with tonic or soda. Garnish with a slice of fig or orange for an earthy tipple. The label for Autumn 21 Seasonal Gin, named Red Martini, was designed by Niels Yuan who abstracted a woman enjoying a martini at a garden party amongst the autumn leaves.
Styx Barrel-Aged Gin
Limited to only 256 bottles, Styx is a creative collaboration with artist Phil ‘Suspect’ Jones who has individually decorated each bottle in a distinguishing style.
This unique gin, inspired by the mythical underworld river Styx, is barrel-aged in a refurbished French oak port barrel for distinctive flavour. This strictly limited release, the second from the team at Juno Gin, has a bright juniper note, and a classic vanilla and toffee finish. Served best neat or with water for maximum tasting pleasure.
