David T. Smith Felicity Murray Issue Two Recommended Tastings

Cotswolds Distillery – Dry Gin


Cotswolds Distillery

Dry Gin

Cotswolds Distillery


ABV: 46%
Country: England
Style: London Dry 
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide


David T. Smith

Nose
A beautiful and elegant nose – inviting and complex with juicy juniper, soft berry notes and warm spice.

Palate
Delightful mouthful – thick and really coats the tongue. Good, strong juniper combined with plump berry notes and spicy coriander. Superb balance and super smooth.

Finish
A little resinous with a touch of violet, before a lingering citrus spiciness and a pinch of pepper.

Comments
A fantastic gin with a harmonious array of flavour that is extremely sippable.

Score

8.8


Felicity Murray

Nose
Complex with juniper and warm spices at first – nutmeg, coriander seed, cinnamon and vanilla – with orange peel and honeysuckle coming through along with herbal notes of sage, basil and mint. 

Palate
Big oily mouthfeel with zingy citrus freshness. Its high ABV brings out the flavours without too much burn. 

Finish
Full, rounded and slightly oily finish with all the traditional gin flavours lingering. 

Comments
Could be sipped or in a Negroni. A well-balanced and adaptable gin.

Score

8.6


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