Fordington Gin
Gurt Lush
Fordington Gin
ABV: 50%
Country: England
Style: Contemporary
Price per bottle: £61-90 (US$80-119)
Availability: Worldwide
David T. Smith
Nose
A relatively subtle nose with hints of orris, a little green, leafy mint and sage.
Palate
The texture is noteworthy given the high ABV: it’s particularly smooth with only a little tingle of heat on the lips. Herbal notes are accompanied by juicy blackcurrant and sweet anise. This has a pleasant mix of leafy herbal and plump, fruity characteristics.
Finish
A little flash of black pepper heat with a touch of treacle and spiced festive cookies.
Comments
An intense gin whose character really opens up with the addition of water.
Score
8.1
Phoebe Calver
Nose
Incredibly bold from the off, with a herbal edge to it, with a caraway note.
Palate
It’s fennel which, I think, is offsetting the heat that could have been present due to the ABV. Mixed in with herbal notes, there appears to be some dark berry compote to add sweetness.
Finish
Something that I hadn’t got before here is liquorice.
Comments
I really enjoyed this gin. It has a lot of punchy flavours, but considering the ABV it’s extremely smooth and sippable. I’d happily enjoy this served long.
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