Gin haven

We are cheering for homegrown gin distillery Brass Lion, which has opened a beautifully designed standalone warehouse and distillery space in the west. Managing director and head distiller Jamie Koh took years to perfect the Singapore Dry Gin ($88/500ml) that’s audacious in its torch ginger flower, pomelo peel and lemongrass flavour notes. The herbs and spices, including specially sourced Macedonian juniper berries, come together in a 150-litre German hybrid pot still, christened Nala. More flavours are in the works. Swing by for a cocktail (from $15), tour ($40) or workshop where you can customise your own gin for $160. 40 Alexandra Terrace. Tel: 6954 0602