Flavor Profiles

Gin Foundry Flavor Wheel

Decode the botanicals in your glass with the Gin Foundry Flavor Wheel. Learn to identify key notes like Juniper, Citrus, and Spice in craft gins and classic dry styles.


The Origin

Created by the Gin Foundry to help enthusiasts navigate the modern "Ginaissance" and the explosion of craft distilleries.

The Architecture

Since gin is defined by its recipe, this wheel is organized around Botanicals. It encourages tasters to identify the dominant ingredient groups infused during distillation.

The Flavor Landscape

It breaks down into clear botanical families: Juniper (piney), Citrus (lemon/orange), Spice (cassia/coriander), Floral, Fruit, and Herbal.

Key Reference

Flavor Frameworks
The Guide
How It Works
Sensory Science
Drinks Data