Byron’s Gin
Melancholy Thistle
Speyside Distillers Company Ltd
ABV: 43%
Country: Scotland
Style: Classic
Price per bottle: £41-60
Availability: UK, EU
David T. Smith
Nose
Green, with a hint of herbaceous sage and thyme and some resinous notes, too. Fresh and inviting.
Palate
Coriander seed followed by the floral earthiness of angelica. This has loads of flavour and oiliness, and the middle of the palate has the vibrant citrus zestiness of orange and lemon.
Finish
Long-lasting, weaving between the gentle sweetness of angelica and resinous pine needles.
Comments
A powerful gin that would stand up well to heavy mixing; I’d enjoy it with freshly squeezed orange juice.
Score
7.7
Bethany Whymark
Nose
Very herbal and stalky with coriander (the leaves and seeds), a hint of tarragon, and grassy notes. A little lemon peel.
Palate
It’s still quite ‘green’ with coriander, juniper and savoury, dusty spice – perhaps mace or nutmeg? A little crunchy, vegetal sweetness.
Finish
Fairly hot given the ABV. Grassy and juniper notes linger.
Comments
The heat of this surprised me, but I really liked the green flavours – they could potentially be tamed with a Mediterranean-style tonic.
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