Tarsier Calamansi Citrus Gin

Tarsier Calamansi Citrus Gin is the third stop in Tarsier's Backpacker Series: a citrus-forward gin built around calamansi — the small Filipino citrus fruit, a kumquat-mandarin hybrid bursting with lime-and-mandarin brightness — layered with yuzu, kaffir lime, and jasmine. Distilled in Manchester, England at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 700mL bottle, it pours bright and tart: zesty calamansi and mandarin over a classic juniper backbone, balanced with floral sweetness. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV / Size: 40% ABV (80 proof); 700mL bottle
• Botanicals: calamansi, yuzu, kaffir lime, jasmine, pomelo, chamomile, pandan
• Inspiration: the Philippine island of Bohol — home of the tarsier primate (the brand's mascot); Backpacker Series
• Distilled: Manchester, England, in a copper alembic pot still; part of proceeds supports tarsier conservation
• Profile: bright citrus, lime, mandarin, floral, juniper — dry and zesty

Bohol in a Bottle

Tarsier's gins are postcards from a two-year backpacking trip across Southeast Asia — the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia — developed and hand-crafted in a 1-litre copper alembic in a Manchester kitchen. The Calamansi Citrus edition lands on Bohol, the Philippine island of tropical jungles and white-sand beaches, where the namesake tarsier — one of the world's smallest primates — peers out from the label. Calamansi is the star: a fruit most drinkers outside the Philippines have never tasted, sharp and fragrant, unlike any citrus gin before it. Shop more gin or browse everything from Tarsier at Del Mesa.

Tasting Notes

Retailer consensus: fresh, juicy calamansi takes center stage with the addition of tonic — bright lime and mandarin zest up front; aromatic kaffir, vibrant yuzu, and subtle floral jasmine through the middle; a light juniper backbone underneath; a clean, refreshing, citrus-zest finish. Dry, citrus-forward, minimal sweetness.

How to Enjoy

With a premium Indian tonic and a red grapefruit peel plus a sprig of fresh thyme, per the brand's serve. It also shines in citrus-forward cocktails and spritzes — and simply over ice for the full calamansi hit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is calamansi?
A small citrus fruit native to the Philippines — a hybrid of kumquat and mandarin — with bright, zesty notes of lime and mandarin. It's the signature botanical of this gin.

Where is Tarsier gin made?
Distilled in Manchester, England by Tarsier Spirit — the gins are inspired by travels across Southeast Asia (this edition: the Philippine island of Bohol).

Is Tarsier Calamansi Citrus Gin flavored gin?
It's a citrus-forward gin — a juniper-based spirit layered with calamansi, yuzu, kaffir lime, and jasmine — dry and zesty rather than sweet.

The most exotic citrus gin on the shelf — order Tarsier Calamansi Citrus Gin from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.