Chase Rhubarb and Apple Gin lands squarely in the flavoured gin category — a space that's become crowded, but one where Chase has earned its reputation for doing things properly. At 40% ABV and around £30.50, it sits in that sweet spot between everyday sipper and something you'd pick up as a thoughtful gift.
Style and Character
What draws me to this bottle is the pairing itself. Rhubarb brings a tart, almost vegetal sharpness that cuts through sweetness, while apple rounds things out with orchard-fruit softness. It's a combination that feels distinctly British — hedgerow flavours bottled with intent. The best flavoured gins use their fruit additions to complement the juniper backbone rather than bury it, and that balance is what separates the serious from the novelty.
The Flavoured Gin Question
I'll be honest: I approach flavoured gins with a degree of scepticism. Too many taste like cordial with a kick. But rhubarb and apple is a pairing that has genuine depth when handled well. The natural acidity of rhubarb gives the spirit structure, something I look for in any gin worth recommending. At 40% ABV, there's enough strength here to carry those fruit notes without tipping into liqueur territory.
At 7.8 out of 10, this is a solid flavoured gin that earns its place on the shelf. It doesn't try to reinvent the wheel — it just does fruit-forward gin with confidence.
Best Served
Try this with a Japanese-style highball: tall glass, plenty of ice, a light premium tonic, and a thin slice of fresh ginger. The ginger's heat plays beautifully against rhubarb's tartness. For something different, swap the tonic for sparkling apple juice and a sprig of shiso leaf — it turns this into something that would feel right at home in an izakaya.
