Foersters
Heide Gin
Maennerhobby
ABV: 44.0%
Country: Germany
Style: London Dry
Price per bottle: £21-40
Availability: Germany
David T. Smith
Nose
A slightly oily character with anise, rose, and a little leafiness peaking through, along with pine blossom.
Palate
A big gin in terms of flavour: resinous upfront, reminiscent of an alpine forest. The initial pineyness gradually makes way for more nuanced spiced notes.
Finish
Cracked coriander seed gives oiliness, as well as citrus and pepper spice.
Comments
A cleanly distilled classic gin that would make a handsome Martini, maybe garnished with a sprig of rosemary.
Score
8.3
Bethany Whymark
Nose
Juniper and a gentle hint of celery. Powdery spices and lemon citrus. Okay, so far, so classic.
Palate
It’s very soft at first with more bright juniper, lemon citrus, coriander and a touch of something rooty. A herbaceous note builds towards the end.
Finish
The herbal notes see this out with piney accents and quite a bit of warmth.
Comments
A decent London dry gin with solid, classic aromas and flavours. A gin and tonic calls – perhaps with Mediterranean tonic to tease out those herbal notes.
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