Junimperium
Summer Edition
Junimperium Distillery
ABV: 43%
Country: Estonia
Style: Flavoured
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide
David T. Smith
Nose
Complex and aromatic with the dry berry notes of lingonberry and a dash of almond, as well as honey and coca leaf.
Palate
The dryness follows on the palate – it’s almost astringent, but that’s the character of lingonberry. Plenty of juniper and pine, before a peppery leafiness somewhat like rocket leaves.
Finish
Bitter woodiness before almond and lingering cedar-pine.
Comments
A bold gin that would work well in sweeter drinks, as well as being a great choice for a Gin & Tonic or perhaps a Gin Collins.
Score
8.7
Phoebe Calver
Nose
This is intriguing – red berry sweetness and a little spice that I can’t quite place yet.
Palate
This is incredibly dry, with the red berry coming through as cranberry and throwing in a slight bitterness that isn’t unpleasant. The juniper appears just on time, with a hint of freshly crushed black pepper giving it some heat.
Finish
That bitterness from the berries is yet to subside on this nicely long finish.
Comments
For me, this would work best in a sweet cocktail that matches the bitterness of the berry notes.
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