David T. Smith Felicity Murray Issue Six Tastings

Makar – Original Dry Gin


Makar

Original Dry Gin

Glasgow Distillery


ABV: 43%
Country: Scotland
Style: Traditional 
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide


David T. Smith

Nose
Bold, floral and slightly stalky, like a vase of freshly-cut flowers.

Taste
Sweet rose to start, followed by lemon balm, verbena, and lemongrass. A particularly complex and multi-layered flavour profile.

Finish
More leafy citrus along with warm cedar and a touch of zest.

Comments
A powerful gin with plenty of character and ability to stand up to mixing; lovely in a Negroni.

Score

8.2


Felicity Murray

Nose
Hugely herbaceous with mint, parsley, thyme, rosemary and sage along with a touch of savoury fennel. A whiff of citrus surfaces, along with sweet liquorice and honeysuckle.

Palate
Bold and oily with all the herbal elements bursting through with a bite of citrus and warm, peppery spice. Earthy flavours follow.

Finish
Warm and spicy with tangy orange and sweet stone fruits. 

Comments
Easy to like. Would pair well with a Mediterranean tonic as well as classic light tonics.

Score

8.7


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