David T. Smith Issue Nine Recommended Sam Coyne Tastings

Wessex Gin – Alfred The Great


Wessex Gin

Alfred The Great

Wessex Gin


ABV: 41.3%
Country: England
Style: Classic 
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide


David T. Smith

Nose
Well-balanced and elegant, with aromas of juniper, citrus, and angelica.

Palate
Cleanly distilled with crisp, piney juniper is followed by little coriander and citrus with a hint of floral earthiness. Relatively light in character, but what’s there is spot-on. 

Finish
The gentle glow of alcohol with a dash of cracked black pepper and flamed orange peel.

Comments
A very clean and well-made gin that’s delicate, but refined. Would be superb for a Martini.

Score

8.7


Sam Coyne

Nose
A classic, albeit not overly forward nose of juniper, citrus and earthy angelica. A slight savoury note on the end.

Palate
A light character generally. Piney juniper comes first before earthier notes of angelica, green coriander and slight citrus.

Finish
Long with a faint citrus note lingering.

Comments
A gin that celebrates classic flavours. Would personally serve with a lighter tonic for a G&T as the delicate flavours could get lost among an overpowering tonic.

Score

8.3


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