Yerba mate

One of the signature botanicals of London Mate Dry Gin is Yerba Mate, grown in the subtropical north of Argentina and celebrated for centuries as part of South America’s rich mate tradition. From Argentina, the custom spread across Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Brazil and Chile, where sharing mate became a symbol of friendship and ritual. Traditionally steeped and sipped through a metal straw (bombilla), its distinctive bitter elegance is unmistakable. Today, Yerba Mate inspires a modern revival, bringing heritage, character and a unique flavour to every serve of London Mate Dry Gin.

Anibal's Story

Aníbal Torres, a Londoner with Argentine roots, founded Torre London Ltd to create something truly original. A lifelong mate drinker, he crafted London Mate Dry Gin, blending yerba mate, juniper and eight botanicals for a refined, distinctive flavour. Distilled in London on his personalised Arnold Holstein copper pot still, Rosa, named in honour of his late mother, the gin reflects Aníbal’s dedication to craftsmanship and heritage. Already recognised at IWSC, London Spirits Awards, and The Spirits Business Gin Masters Asia, Silver 2024 and Global Gin Masters, Master 2025, it is a modern gin of world-class character.