Award-Winning Welsh Craft Gin, Made for the Moment
Distilled in small batches at Hensol Castle, Toca Vida blends bold flavour, cultural heritage and modern craft, created for vibrant gin cocktails and premium gifting.
World's Best Contemporary Gin ·
World Drink Awards Gold ·
World Gin Awards Country Winner ·
Gin Brand of the Year 2023 · 2024 · 2025
South Wales Best Small Batch Gin ·
IWSC Silver Winner ·
World's Best Contemporary Gin · World Drink Awards Gold · World Gin Awards Country Winner · Gin Brand of the Year 2023 · 2024 · 2025 South Wales Best Small Batch Gin · IWSC Silver Winner ·
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Toca Vida takes its name from Spanish, meaning "Touch Life." At the heart of Toca Vida Gin lies a meeting of worlds. The American Eagle and the Welsh Dragon, proudly featured on every bottle, symbolise our founders’ roots blending modern American creativity with the depth of Welsh distilling heritage.
Distilled at the historic Hensol Castle Distillery in the Welsh countryside, Toca Vida is crafted in small batches with a focus on balance, clarity, and bold flavour. This fusion shapes our contemporary style of gin. Toca Vida Gin prioritises clarity, versatility, and drinkability, whether enjoyed neat, in a classic gin and tonic, or as part of a modern cocktail.
Where American Creativity Meets Welsh Craft Gin Tradition
— M E E T T H E F O U N D E R S
Toca Vida started with a single gin and tonic shared over dinner; a Welsh international rugby fly-half and an American, brought together by a love of good gin and better conversation.
Today, they craft an award-winning, small-batch gin in the Welsh countryside at Hensol Castle, a meeting of two cultures in every bottle. This is gin made by people you can actually meet.
An Eagle, a Dragon, and One Very Good G&T.
Sam Davies & Elianna Davies
Recognised as World’s Best Contemporary Gin, Toca Vida is an award-winning Welsh gin crafted in small batches for exceptional balance and character.
This vibrant citrus-forward craft gin opens with Cuban pink grapefruit for gentle sweetness, followed by Sicilian lemon and lime delivering a bright, refreshing finish. Classic juniper provides structure, creating a smooth yet expressive gin that works beautifully neat, over ice, or in refined gin cocktails.
Distilled in Wales using carefully selected botanicals, Toca Vida reflects modern craftsmanship while honouring traditional distilling techniques. Every batch is produced with precision to ensure consistency, depth, and clarity of flavour.
Internationally Awarded
World’s Best Contemporary Gin – World Drink Awards
Gold Medal – World Drink Awards
Country Winner – World Drink Awards
Silver – IWSC Awards
South Wales Best Small Batch Gin Brand
Gin Brand of the Year – Welsh Enterprise Awards
Finalist – UK StartUp Awards (Global Startup of the Year)
Whether you are searching for premium Welsh gin, a standout bottle for your home bar, or a distinctive gin gift, Toca Vida delivers award winning quality with a bold citrus twist.
Perfect Serve
Serve with premium tonic, plenty of ice, and a fresh slice of pink grapefruit to enhance the citrus botanicals.
Size: 70cl
ABV: 40%
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Two Expressions. Endless Possibilities.
— T H E C O L L E C T I O N
World's Best Contemporary GinOur signature Citrus Forward Gin bursts with Cuban pink grapefruit and juicy Sicilian lemon and lime. Designed for refreshing gin and tonics, simple serves, and vibrant gin cocktails.
Best for:
✔ Gin & Tonic
✔ French 75
✔ Easy gin cocktails
Recognised as Wales’ Best Contemporary Gin. Toca Vida Smoked Berry Gin is a bold, fruit-forward Welsh gin crafted in small batches for depth, balance, and character.
This distinctive craft gin opens with ripe strawberries and rich American boysenberries, delivering juicy intensity without overpowering sweetness. Szechuan pepper introduces a gentle warmth and subtle smoky spice, creating a layered profile that evolves from bright fruit to a smooth, lingering finish.
Distilled in Wales with carefully selected botanicals, this small-batch gin reflects modern craftsmanship while maintaining classic structure. The result is a premium contemporary gin that remains refined and versatile — equally suited to sipping neat, serving over ice, or elevating creative gin cocktails.
For those seeking a fruit-led gin with complexity rather than sweetness, Toca Vida Smoked Berry Gin offers a balanced, contemporary expression with a distinctive twist.
Award Winning Gin
Gold Medal – World Drink Awards
Country Winner – World Drink Awards
South Wales Best Small Batch Gin Brand
Gin Brand of the Year – Welsh Enterprise Awards
Finalist – UK StartUp Awards (Global Startup of the Year)
Perfect Serve
Serve over ice with premium tonic and fresh strawberries, or pair with a light Mediterranean tonic and cracked black pepper to enhance the smoky spice.
Size: 70cl
ABV: 40%
ENJOY FREE SHIPPING!
Wales' Best Contemporary GinSmoked Berry combines ripe berries with a subtle smoky warmth, creating depth without sweetness. Perfect for sipping or stirring into more complex gin cocktails.
Best for:
✔ Negroni-style cocktails
✔ Evening sipping
✔ Gift-worthy moments
Award Winning Gin, Crafted with Purpose
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Awarded Gin Brand of the Year 2023, 2024, 2025
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Awarded Worlds Best Contemporary Gin
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Country Winner at the World Gin Awards
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Finalist for Global Startup of the Year
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Awarded Gold at the World Gin Awards
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Voted #4 Best Beverage in Wales by Atlas
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Awarded Silver at the IWSC Awards
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Wales' Best Contemporary Gin
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Awarded Gold at the World Drink Awards
— G I N C O C K T A I L S
Gin Cocktails Made Simple
From classic serves to creative twists, Toca Vida is crafted to shine in cocktails.
Gin & Tonic
Citrus Gin, premium tonic, plenty of ice and a slice of pink grapefruit.
Smoked Berry Mojito
Smoked Berry Gin, fresh mint and lime for a bold twist on a classic.
Gin & Lemon
Bright, zesty and balanced, gin and lemon at its very best.
Gin Gifts Worth Giving
— L U X U R Y G I N G I F T S
Experience the essence of Toca Vida with our premium gin gift box — a beautifully curated Welsh gin gift set designed for true gin lovers.
At the heart of this luxury gin gift is a 70cl bottle of Toca Vida Citrus Gin, our award-winning Welsh gin crafted in small batches for exceptional balance and vibrant citrus character. Complementing the full-sized bottle is a 5cl miniature, ideal for tasting, travel, or creating the perfect gin gift presentation.
This premium gin gift set also includes a refreshing Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic, carefully selected to enhance the botanical blend of pink grapefruit, lemon, and lime. To elevate every serve, choose between a striking dragon or eagle pourer, adding elegance and theatre to the experience.
Beautifully presented in a luxury gift box, this gin gift set is ideal for:
Birthday gin gifts
Christmas gin gift boxes
Corporate gifting
Special occasions
Thank-you presents
Whether you are treating yourself or searching for a standout gin gift, this award-winning Welsh gin gift box delivers craftsmanship, flavour, and presentation in one refined package
Includes:
• 70cl Toca Vida Citrus Gin (40% ABV)
• 5cl Miniature (40% ABV)
• Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
• Dragon or Eagle Pourer
• Premium Presentation Gift Box
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, milestone, or simply great taste, our curated gin gift boxes and gin gift sets make memorable gifts for gin lovers.
The Toca Vida Premium Gift Box is a beautifully curated Welsh gin gift set for true gin lovers, full-size award-winning Citrus Gin paired with a tasting miniature, premium tonic and a striking pourer.
70cl Toca Vida Citrus Gin + 5cl miniature
Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic
Choice of Dragon or Eagle pourer
Luxury presentation gift box
More Than a Gin.
Toca Vida is about connection shared moments, long conversations, and celebrating life's experiences.
Whether you're pouring a quiet drink at home or raising a glass with friends, every bottle is an invitation to slow down and savour.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Toca Vida is an award-winning Welsh craft gin distilled in small batches at Hensol Castle Distillery. It comes in two expressions, a vibrant Citrus Gin and a bold Smoked Berry Gin, both 70cl at 40% ABV.
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Toca Vida is distilled in Wales at the historic Hensol Castle Distillery, blending American creativity with Welsh distilling heritage symbolised by the eagle and dragon on every bottle.
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Yes , we offer free shipping on 70CL gin bottles
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The Premium Gin Gift Box is our most-loved gift, a 70cl Citrus Gin, a 5cl miniature, a Fever-Tree tonic and a dragon or eagle pourer in a luxury presentation box. Ideal for birthdays, Christmas and corporate gifting.
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Absolutely. Toca Vida is crafted for versatility, perfect in a gin and tonic, a French 75, a mojito or creative gin cocktails, as well as enjoyed neat or over ice.