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.
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