Gin

Glenwyvis Gin

What is it?

This gin was created to support the Glenwyvis distillery.  It is made in Shetland with some of the botanicals coming from Ross-shire including Hawthorne berries, Juniper, coriander, angelica root, cinnamon stick, orange and lemon peel, almond powder and orris root giving it a smooth taste.

Tasting Notes

Nose:  Intense crushed juniper berries.  Crushed citrus – lime.  Hints of lavender.  Very fresh and clean.

Taste:  Soft and floral.  Light.  Delicate.  A touch of mint.  Palate cleansing.

Conclusion

Still fresh and cleansing with tonic.  A good aperitif gin.  An antidote to the over botanicalled gins which are almost a meal in themselves.

 

To learn more visit The Whisky Shop Dufftown.

GlenWyvis Gin

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What is it?

This gin is made in the heart of malt whisky country, Speyside.  You cannot argue with the statement that this gin is hand crafted.  The still is a traditional copper in the Al-Ambiq style.  Juniper is in there but does not dominate the profile.  The botanicals include locally grown fruits and Scottish oats.  A gin version of cranachan.

Tasting Notes

Nose:  Sweet with a hint of liquorice, parma violets, green apple peel and dried corriander.

Taste: Very floral with berry fruits, juniper, lavender and the chalky love heart taste.

Finish: Dried lavendar and corriander.

Conclusion

This is very drinkable neat as it is so well rounded.  The berry fruits make it a great tool for cocktails as well.  As a perfect serve gin and tonic?  Danger!  Danger! There is a reason why this gin comes with a cork rather than a screw cap.  Open a bottle for a couple of drinks with friends and you can just throw the cork away.  The bottle will not go back into the drinks cupboard.  It will go straight to recycling as you will have finished it.  Way way way to drinkable.

 

To learn more visit The Whisky Shop Dufftown.

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