St Giles
Gin
St Giles Distillery
ABV: 42%
Country: England
Style: Contemporary
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide
David T. Smith
Nose
Vivacious lemongrass, herbal and full of citrus notes with menthol and ginger. The gin really blossoms out of the glass – fabulous.
Palate
More lemongrass with a creaminess that reminds of lemongrass cheesecake, followed by dryer juniper that return the spirit firmly back into gin territory.
Finish
Lemongrass pops back for a farewell, accompanied by ginger nut biscuits.
Comments
A bold and adventurous spirit and a must-try for any swash-buckling gin lover. Definitely one to try in a Gin & Tonic.
Score
9.1
Felicity Murray
Nose
Leather and wood mingle with curried, earthy vapours before more grassy and fruity aromas emerge and some floral notes.
Palate
Strong woody and rooty flavours, slightly nutty but with a tartness. African violets, liquorice and lemon grass.
Finish
Long but oily with a bitter edge.
Comments
Not one I’d choose to drink neat but it would mix well with a lightly flavoured tonic water, or stand its ground in a Negroni cocktail.
Totally agree with David. It’s my favorite go to Gin and makes a stellar G&T with a twist of orange.