Uncle Val’s
Peppered Gin
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ABV: 45%
Country: America
Style: Contemporary
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide
David T. Smith
Nose
Savoury, salty, and slightly smoky, with smoked wood, lemon, rosemary, and juniper.
Palate
A resinous gin with hints of paprika, mesquite, and dark chocolate. The character of the gin unfurls with green agave-like leafiness and some toasted orange.
Finish
Complex herbal notes linger; this has a character that stays with you.
Comments
A really unusual gin, I suspect that this might divide opinion, however, I think that it’s unique and rather fun and would make a pretty spectacular Negroni.
Score
9.0
Sam Coyne
Nose
Floral and citrus. In the background there’s an almost smoky, peated note. Something BBQ perhaps? Different.
Palate
Complex, but nicely balanced. There’s juniper initially – think gentle pine. Pepper comes to the fore, but smoky chipotle is the main player, along with BBQ-grilled peppers.
Finish
Citrus and of course, chipotle.
Comments
This is really special – completely left-field but enough juniper and citrus weight not to upset classic gin lovers. Mix this in a Negroni.
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