St Patrick’s
Sloe and Honey Gin
St Patrick’s Distillery
ABV: 40%
Country: Ireland
Style: Flavoured
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide
David T. Smith
Nose
Bright cherry and sloe berries: plump, juicy and indulgent with the promise of a delicious spirit.
Palate
Piney juniper, with bold botanical notes followed by tart, slightly bitter nutty sloe berries. Oxidation adds dryness.
Finish
Dry and very slightly astringent with the tart flavour of sloes that lingers for minutes afterwards.
Comments
A dry sloe gin, which, as a consequence, has great potential to be mixed in drinks without making them sickly. Particularly good with bitter lemon.
Score
7.4
Felicity Murray
Nose
Not hugely aromatic at first but some berry and honey aromas creep through the earthy gin base.
Palate
Subtle, smooth, honeyed and spicy with ginger and dried fruits giving it a warm and satisfying mouthfeel.
Finish
Long, dry and warming with a pleasant and delicate sweetness.
Comments
The natural tartness of the sloes is nicely balanced by just a touch of honey making this a great for sipping or mixing in a long drink. Try with ginger ale and a squeeze of lemon or lime.
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