The Botanist Islay Dry Gin

Scottish Gin
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 46%

Bruichladdich distillery on Islay's Botanist gin is an absolute stunner, made with 31 botanicals on an old Lomond still from the closed Inverleven distillery and bottled at a lip-smacking 46%. This special branded gift-wrapped bottle is the perfect pressie for any gin lover.

Attributes

Tasting Notes

Body: Satin smooth; it glides across the palate. The viscosity of the liquid is exceptional.

Nose: Immediately a bouquet of herbal freshness, juniper and sweet citrus come to the fore. Allow a little time to open and the sweet, spicy and earthy notes of cassia and coriander set a base for the delicate complexity of the Islay 22. The scent of Islay botanicals gently rises, winding their wild aromas of mint, thyme, sweet gale, gorse, camomile – a green freshness – through the heart of The Botanist.

Taste: Rich and mellow, cool on entry then warming across the palate, stimulating the taste buds with a round mouthfeel and citrus freshness. The balance and complexity are distinctive. With sweet and earthy notes combining with delicate floral and herbal notes of the Islay 22. Each sip reveals deeper layers and more complex combinations of delicate flavours. This complexity and versatility perfectly suit a creative foraged serve of your own.

Finish: Relaxed and balanced. Water mint, hawthorn, wood sage, sweet cicely, cinnamon, citrus, soft juniper – a harmonious combination held together with a gentle, satin soft texture. The viscosity from an achingly slow distillation brings out the delicate essence of Islay, expressing a different balance of flavour, a different combination of botanicals, upon every taste.

Serving Suggestions

Grapefruit and Thyme Gin & Tonic

Ingredients: Ice 35ml The Botanist
Season: Spring
Method: Top with premium tonic
Garnish: Grapefruit and Thyme

Bramble and Rosemary Gin & Tonic

Ingredients: Ice 35ml The botanist
Season: Autumn
Method: Top with premium tonic
Garnish: Rosemary and Brambles