Portobello Road Gin

Special Reserve 101

PORTOBELLO ROAD GIN

ABV: 50.5%

Country: ENGLAND Style: London Dry

Price per bottle: Availability: UK, US, EU

Bethany

Nose: Spiced-biscuit nose with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Lemon zest and a dash of royal icing. Then crunchy bell pepper and celery.

Palate: The spice notes turn savoury with black pepper and coriander, accompanied by piney juniper, lemon peel and candied ginger.

Finish: There’s a pleasant lingering oiliness – a little like rapeseed oil – with savoury notes of pepper and celery.

Comments: There is an intriguing savoury character to this that I’d quite like to try out in a Red Snapper.

David

Nose: Bold and bright juniper notes burst forth from the glass: this is aromatic and obviously classic in character with just a dash of citrus and earthiness.

Palate: Exceptionally oily on the palate. Flavours of juniper and violet shine, before some sweet, earthy liquorice notes and a light, cool leafiness.

Finish: The leafiness builds, joined by a touch of plump fruit and black pepper.

Comments: A juniper-forward gin with complexity and a pleasant, but subtle fruitiness.