Gordon’s
Spot of Elderflower
Tanqueray Gordon & Co.
ABV: 37.5%
Country: England
Style: Flavoured
Price per bottle: £11-20 (US$15-26)
Availability: Worldwide
David T. Smith
Nose
Exceedingly rich and jammy – just like a jam tart at afternoon tea. Also a lovely mix of aromatic elderflower and zesty lemon.
Palate
Lots and lots of rose upfront, followed by genuine elderflower. Despite the sweetness of the nose, the palate is restrained with a crisp dryness.
Finish
Finessed with delicate elderflower and dry juniper flavours, alongside a woody earthiness.
Comments
A good example of a flavoured gin that balances its signature flavour with the desire to be true to what gin is.
Score
9.0
Bethany Whymark
Nose
Elderflower, but it’s floral and light with just a hint of cordial. Sharp lemon, slightly tart redcurrants and light juniper overtones.
Palate
Crisp juniper becomes more apparent on the palate with lemon and, later, coriander. The elderflower is still light and floral, not sticky and sweet.
Finish
Drying and medium in length, with more of those tart berry/redcurrant notes.
Comments
An interesting and refreshing take on elderflower gin. Tonic may help to bring out more of its sweetness.
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