Castle Gate Gin
Strawberry and Lavender Gin
Weavers of Nottingham Ltd
ABV: 38.0%
Country: England
Style: Flavoured
Price per bottle: £21-40
Availability: UK
David T. Smith
Nose
Plump, juicy strawberry aromas and the soft, relaxing florality of dried lavender.
Palate
Bold, jammy strawberry upfront: strawberry conserve, jelly, and strawberry splits (the ice lollies). The lavender is secondary, and other botanicals are modest.
Finish
Lingering jammy notes of strawberry and tinned raspberries with a touch of cherry.
Comments
While I like the flavour innovation, strawberry sweetness overwhelmed the rest of the gin at times. That said, it would work well in a summery highball.
Score
7.0
Bethany Whymark
Nose
An almost wild strawberry note: very plump, ripe berries combined with dark leafiness. Lemon sherbet and sweet florals, like Love Heart sweets.
Palate
Slightly viscous. Plump strawberries alongside a medicinal herbal note and slightly toasted lavender.
Finish
The fruits start to get jammy, with a dusting of stalky lavender on top. The leafy herbal note returns.
Comments
Almost liqueur-like in its texture and flavours – one for a summery drink with lots of crushed ice.
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