David T. Smith Issue Nine Recommended Sam Coyne Tastings

Mataroa – Mediterranean Dry Gin


Mataroa

Mediterranean Dry Gin

Melissanidi


ABV: 41.5%
Country: Greece
Style: Contemporary 
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide


David T. Smith

Nose
Aromatic with bold, sweet spice: star anise, nutmeg, and cardamom; similar to Christmas cookies.

Palate
Spicy with a balanced sweetness and an oily texture. Orange and coriander, followed by a resinous combination of juniper and menthol pepper.

Finish
The warming pepper continues onto the finish, accompanied by anise, reminiscent of aniseed ball sweets.

Comments
A complex gin with lots of spice that would make it well-suited to mixing with ginger ale or tonic for a festive drink.

Score

8.3


Sam Coyne

Nose
Big hit of liquorice along with angelica and a woody note. There’s an aroma of fresh lemon and a sweet, floral smokiness. 

Palate
Opens with a liquorice hit, before a subtle piney juniper. Wormwood develops before it’s lightened up by citrus and lavender.

Finish
Long, with a menthol freshness, with a warming smoke.

Comments
A flavour sensation and exposition of earthy notes. I’d mix with Mediterranean tonic to enhance the earthy notes. It would make a great grown-up twist on the Martini.

Score

8.7


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