David T. Smith Issue Eight Sam Coyne Tastings

Salcombe Gin – Island Queen


Salcombe Gin

Island Queen

Salcombe Distilling Co.


ABV: 46%
Country: England
Style: Contemporary 
Price per bottle: £61-90 (US$80-119)
Availability: Worldwide


David T. Smith

Nose
Soft, ripe summer berries –strawberries and blackberries – along with elderflowers.

Palate
Fruit and a little cream to start, followed by sweet, earthy angelica and hints of anise and fennel.

Finish
Dry citrus to finish, along with a lingering spiciness.

Comments
With good complexity and balance, this would work well in a Gin & Tonic.

Score

8.4


Sam Coyne

Nose
Raspberries upfront, then pineapple and lime peels. 

Palate
A pine-fresh juniper note up front, before coconut yoghurt comes to the fore. There’s a little coriander in there and perhaps some green herbal note. Leads to a strong, peppery spice.

Finish
Desiccated coconut and a subtle sweetness. Think Bounty bars. 

Comments
Lots of interesting notes that are balanced superbly. Indian tonic will do a great job of drawing out the pineapple and coconut, and dialling down the spice a little.

Score

8.2


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