Bethany Whymark David T. Smith Issue 15 Tastings

GTEA Gin – Sencha Tea, Strawberries and Cream

GTEA Gin Sencha Tea, Strawberries and Cream

GTEA Gin

Sencha Tea, Strawberries and Cream

GTEA Gin


ABV: 40%
Country: England
Style: Flavoured 
Price per bottle: £21-40
Availability: UK


David T. Smith

Nose
lump, ripe, juicy strawberries immediately on the nose, joined by the dry, tannic complexity of the sencha.

Palate
Intense sencha to start, but with a wide array of nuanced flavour. A delicate leafiness, sophisticated florals, bitter tannins, and succulent fruit. So much to explore.

Finish
A touch of vanilla cream, before the long finish of the sencha comes to the fore, tasting like a freshly brewed cup.

Comments
A flavoursome gin that delivers on the advertised flavours.

Score

8.8


Bethany Whymark

Nose
Cupcakes with strawberry jam and buttercream, accompanied by a tannic, almost medicinal note.

Palate
The tea notes intensify, bringing tannic dryness which lends an interesting quality to the still-present strawberry and buttercream notes. A hint of spice, too.

Finish
Medium length, with more tea tannins and a sweetness like a bag of strawberry gummy sweets.

Comments
A decently flavoured gin; I feel it needs a sweeter mixer, like lemonade, to help the fruit notes sing.

Score

7.8


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