The Botanist

Islay Dry Gin

BRUICHLADDICH DISTILLERY

ABV: 46.0%

Country: SCOTLAND

Style: Contemporary

Price per bottle: Availability: Selected global markets

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Bethany

Nose: Oily citrus and juniper notes, coriander, and hints of florals and peppered cucumber. Slight menthol note, too.

Palate: The mouthfeel is smooth and slightly oily. Juniper, lemon and grapefruit peel, with pleasant sweetness, a touch of florals, like lavender, and musky angelica.

Finish: Lengthy, drying finish with peppery spice, piney juniper and menthol freshness.

Comments: A wellmade gin with nice classic hallmarks. With its floral and citrus accents, it could make a tasty Aviation.

8.6

MASTER OF MALT David

Nose: A gentle, relaxed nose of juniper and sweet earthiness.

Palate: Sipping the gin neat, my immediate observation is that the texture is so very full: rich and silky. On the palate, juniper is joined by the earthy, floral notes of orris and liquorice, as well as woody angelica.

Finish: The finish has a touch of pepper and a final piney sweetness.

Comments: A straightforward gin, but one that would be superb sipped straight from the freezer or in a diamond or Duke’s style Martini.