First Impressions
Each year, Belgium's Panda Gin releases a limited edition that explores new botanical combinations while maintaining the lychee thread that defines the brand. The 2024 edition combines lychee with blood orange, kaffir lime, fresh mint, cardamom, and bay leaves — certified 100% organic by Certisys and using pure water from the Hautes Fagnes highlands.
Tasting
The nose is warm and citrusy with lychee, cherry, orange peel, and juniper. On the palate, a frank citrus attack gradually gives way to a multitude of fresh notes — an explosion of vibrant citrus enriched with delicate freshness, bold yet perfectly balanced. At 45%, the body carries the complex botanical bill with authority. The finish is long and subtle with elegant floral and fruity persistence.
The Bottom Line
Panda Limited Edition 2024 earns an 8 for pushing the organic Belgian gin's annual innovation forward with blood orange, kaffir lime, and cardamom. The lychee thread connects it to the original while the new botanicals create something distinctly 2024. At around £45, the limited production, organic certification, and annual collectibility justify the premium. Best enjoyed neat at room temperature to appreciate the full complexity.
