Rutte
Sloe Gin
De Kuyper
ABV: 30%
Country: Netherlands
Style: Sloe Gin
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Europe
David T. Smith
Nose
Rich, plump and fruity with great jammy notes of cherry and stone fruit. Floral hints of vanilla and almond.
Palate
A balanced sweetness on the palate with honey notes working well alongside a light tartness of raspberry and sloe berry.
Finish
The botanical character comes through well towards the end: juniper, resin, and a hint of citrus zest.
Comments
A clean sloe gin with a lovely balance between fruit and spirit and a pleasant brightness. This would make a fantastic Sloe Gin Fizz.
Score
8.4
Sam Coyne
Nose
Rich upfront and nods towards boozy red berries. Christmas cake mix. Faint floral in the background.
Palate
A rich mouthfeel. Initially a little menthol, before opening up to tart berries wrapped up in a tasty caramel blanket. Subtle cinnamon adds a classy flourish.
Finish
Long – you can feel that coating mouthfeel. A little more tannic than you might have expected.
Comments
Fits with your idea of a sloe gin with a few nods that elevate it. Chilled with a large chunk of ice would suit me nicely.
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