Bethany Whymark David T. Smith Issue 18 Tastings

Gordon’s – Sicilian Lemon

Gordon's Sicilian Lemon Gin

Gordon’s

Sicilian Lemon

Diageo


ABV: 37.5%
Country: England
Style: Flavoured
Price per bottle: £11-20
Availability: Worldwide


David T. Smith

Nose
Pale straw-yellow in colour. The nose is full of bold, bright, and zesty aromas of lemon, with an inviting hint of shortbread.

Palate
A good, solid gin base is accented by sweet, sherbet-like lemon notes, but the gin is not at all syrupy. It has a pleasant, oily character with a little bit of bitterness.

Finish
The citrus continues on the finish, rounded out with a bit of earthy pine and peppery spice.

Comments
A refreshing and versatile flavoured gin that would work well with a wide range of mixers.

Score

8.2


Bethany Whymark

Nose
Layered notes of lemon: sponge cake with a crunchy drizzle, viscous lemon oil, zesty peel, and a little freshly squeezed juice.

Palate
Candied peels and lemon-flavoured boiled sweets upfront, with a supporting hint of more classic gin botanicals – juniper, angelica, and warm spice.

Finish
Leaves lingering notes of bittersweet lemon peel and a touch of juniper.

Comments
This has a nicely nuanced lemon character that would really sing with soda water and plenty of ice.

Score

8.4


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