David T. Smith Issue 11 Phoebe Calver Tastings

Archie Rose – Signature Dry Gin


Archie Rose

Signature Dry Gin

Archie Rose Distilling Co.


ABV: 42%
Country: Australia
Style: Dry 
Price per bottle: £41-60 (US$54-79)
Availability: Worldwide


David T. Smith

Nose
A little sweetness with some jammy – almost marmalade-like – citrus and fruit notes. 

Palate
A clean and cleanly distilled gin with juniper and pine up front followed by earthy angelica and a hint of sweet and very rooty liquorice. 

Finish
Sweet, floral, earthy orris on the finish with a dash of mint chocolate
and pine. 

Comments
A relatively classic gin with a good texture and smooth complexity. The slightly sappy juniper flavours are particularly fine.

Score

8.3


Phoebe Calver

Nose
Rich and sweet, cut through by lemon citrus notes and maybe a hint of mint. 

Palate
That little hint of mint has grown up here, giving me the old-school sweet shop vibes, with jars of humbugs and liquorice laces. Classic notes of piney juniper round this out. 

Finish
The richness isn’t as apparent, but the sweetness of the nose returns – only to be outdone by lingering juniper. 

Comments
This is just all-round enjoyable, nicely crafted and made to be sipped in good company.

Score

8.1


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