David T. Smith Issue Nine Sam Coyne Tastings

Verano – Spanish Lemons


Verano

Spanish Lemons

William Grant & Sons


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


David T. Smith

Nose
Fresh and zesty with plenty of citrus peel and lemon with a dash of the sweetness of lemon sherbert.

Palate
There’s plenty of citrus along with a gentle sweetness: flavours of lemon oil, lemon curd, posset, and hard candy are combined with hints of grapefruit.

Finish
A lingering zing of citrus that is clean with no burn; a long, long finish.

Comments
Some gin fans may want more juniper, but this makes some refreshing drinks and pairs particularly well with tonic.

Score

7.7


Sam Coyne

Nose
Welcome to lemon. Freshly sliced, then stewed with honey in a tea and finally a fizzing, zesty sherbets. 

Palate
Slightly bitter lemon sherbets – the lemon is zesty, like chewing on peels. Coriander provides a little variation in an otherwise straightforward spirit.

Finish
Long and unsurprisingly lemony. 

Comments
Straight-forward in terms of flavour and sticks to one track. Can imagine  served long that it’ll be a lovely and refreshing G&T, or perhaps it would be one for a citrus-forward Martini.

Score

7.6


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