David T. Smith Issue 10 Phoebe Calver Tastings

Ableforth’s – Bathtub Gin


Ableforth’s

Bathtub Gin

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ABV: 43%
Country: England
Style: Contemporary 
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide


David T. Smith

Nose
Pale straw in colour, this has buttery aromas of chocolate, orange and cinnamon cookies.

Palate
Oily in texture with the sweet earthiness of liquorice and angelica root. A gentle warmth in the middle of the palate that leads to notes of juniper and spice.

Finish
Citrus-forward with a floral zestiness that lingers on and on, joined by a light, peppery spice.

Comments
A pleasant gin, albeit a tad aggressive. It would pair well with ginger ale and a slice of lemon and orange.

Score

x.x


Phoebe Calver

Nose
Grainy, very grainy, like a Sunday filled with baking. There’s a little baking spice coming through which is cut short by a hint of orange.

Palate
That orange zest doesn’t make too much of itself, but does linger throughout. The palate is heavily juniper-forward, bringing out the earthy and root botanical notes of the gin.

Finish
Smooth and peppery, paying homage to those earthy notes right until the bitter end.

Comments
I think this would make a pretty lethal Negroni.

Score

7.7


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