The River Test Distillery
Chalkstream Gold
The River Test Distillery
ABV: 40%
Country: England
Style: Contemporary
Price per bottle: £21-40
Availability: UK
David T. Smith
Nose
Cocoa powder with violet and liquorice, along with floral orris and a lingering earthiness.
Palate
A relatively light character, being quite elegant and dainty. Subtle, dry notes of juniper are accompanied by a slightly nutty saltiness.
Finish
A soft, dry finish with a gentle alcohol warmth and a pleasant touch of violet.
Comments
A clean gin that would make a rather sophisticated dry Martini, especially if it’s poured directly from the freezer; with a little more intensity, this would be great.
Score
7.5
Bethany Whymark
Nose
Spicy and creamy with a hint of salinity – like salted butter. Behind that are juniper, coriander and delicate citrus.
Palate
Very delicate. All the notes from the nose are there – pine, citrus, spice, earthiness – but are muted.
Finish
Rather short, with a touch of creamy citrus, like lemon curd.
Comments
I’d hoped for more from the promising nose – perhaps a higher ABV would help? That said, it wouldn’t be a bad contender for a Martini.
0 comments on “The River Test Distillery – Chalkstream Gold”