Willibald
Gin
Willibald Farm Distillery
ABV: 43%
Country: Canada
Style: Cask
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Canada
David T. Smith
Nose
Deep, rich malted barley and oats. Woody juniper, cedar and spice; ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Complex and delightful.
Palate
A buttery start, with crème brûlée and toffee yoghurt. A light salinity develops, before coriander and citrus with black and menthol pepper. Earthy roots and baking spice.
Finish
Long and lingering, with crisp juniper, peppermint, chocolate, violet and rose; all reminiscent of posh chocolate cremes.
Comments
Superbly complex and a joy to drink neat and explore. A great sipping gin.
Score
9.2
Felicity Murray
Nose
Robust and woody with leather, resinous spruce and damp vegetal notes. Ginger, dark chocolate, liquorice, cinnamon, clove, fennel and herbal aromas appear.
Palate
Fiery and spicy. Chocolate, liquorice, anise and rich fruit cake with vanilla, ginger and bitter orange.
Finish
Smooth and creamy with honeyed vanilla, all-spice and chocolate lingering.
Comments
Pale gold in colour from the cask, it could be sipped neat. Otherwise, try a Moscow Mule (50ml gin, 20ml lime juice, mint, ice and ginger beer in a copper mug).
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