Born in Shanghai’s backstreets and crafted for the curious, Peddlers Gin Co. Salted Plum is an East-meets-West revelation, a rare spirit that fuses modern craft with ancient flavor. Inspired by the traditional Chinese suan mei tang (sour plum drink), this limited-release gin captures the soulful tang of salted plums, balanced by citrus and spice. It’s bold yet graceful, a taste of Shanghai’s spirit of contrast: old-world tradition dressed in contemporary cool.

Peddlers Gin Co. – Salted Plum
Brand: Peddlers Gin Co. | Category: Flavoured Gin | ABV: 45.7% | Origin: Shanghai, China | Volume: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Inviting and layered, aromas of salted plum, cherry, and pink peppercorn mingle with bright citrus and soft juniper. There’s a subtle salinity that teases the senses, evoking both the sea breeze and a summer market stall.
Palate: Complex and expressive. Sweet, sour, and salty notes intertwine beautifully, salted plum leads, followed by mandarin, cassia bark, and a touch of ginger. It’s juicy yet refined, with a mouthfeel that’s smooth and vibrant.
Finish: Long and balanced, fading with notes of candied fruit, spice, and a whisper of salt. It leaves a refreshing tang that’s both exotic and elegant.

Production Details:
Crafted by China’s pioneering craft distillery, Peddlers Gin Co., this expression is distilled in small batches using hand-selected botanicals ,including Chinese cassia, angelica, and coriander, before being infused with natural salted plum. The result is a gin that pays homage to a centuries-old flavor while pushing the boundaries of contemporary gin craftsmanship. Each bottle is a conversation between East and West, heritage and innovation.

Perfect For:
Adventurous drinkers who crave something unexpected. Perfect for summer nights, rooftop bars, or pairing with Asian-inspired cuisine. Its sweet-sour-salty profile makes it a stunning base for creative cocktails, or a vibrant sip on its own.

Expert Notes:
The Salted Plum Gin has been celebrated internationally for its originality and precision. Critics call it “a flavor trip through modern Asia,” while mixologists praise its “unrivaled versatility”, equally at home in a gin and tonic or an avant-garde cocktail. It’s proof that innovation doesn’t have to abandon authenticity.

Customer Reviews:
“Sweet, tangy, and utterly addictive. Nothing else tastes like this.”   Kenji T.
“Perfect balance, plum, spice, and just the right touch of salt.”   Daphne L.
“I served it in a highball with tonic and it blew everyone away.”   Miguel C.

Interesting Fact:
The salted plum, or suān méi, has been a cherished flavor in China for over a thousand years, used in teas, candies, and medicinal tonics. Peddlers’ version brings this ancient ingredient into the modern craft gin movement, creating a bridge between culture and cocktail.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve over ice with premium tonic and a slice of plum or grapefruit for a striking G&T. For a more adventurous serve, mix with soda, a splash of yuzu, and a dash of bitters. It also shines in a Salted Plum Negroni or a twist on the Martini, stirred, cold, and clean.

Distillery Background:
Founded in Shanghai, Peddlers Gin Co. is China’s first craft gin distillery and a trailblazer in Asian spirits. Each bottle tells the story of Shanghai’s contrasts, heritage meeting modernity, chaos meeting craft. Using 11 botanicals sourced from across China’s diverse regions, Peddlers creates globally acclaimed gins that celebrate the country’s ingredients, flavors, and ingenuity. The Salted Plum expression embodies this mission perfectly: innovative, authentic, and unmistakably world-class.