Bethany Whymark David T. Smith Issue 19 Recommended Tastings

Awildian – Coromandel Dry Gin

Awildian Coromandel Dry Gin

Awildian

Coromandel Dry Gin

Awildian


ABV: 47%
Country: New Zealand
Style: Classic
Price per bottle: £61-90
Availability: New Zealand


David T. Smith

Nose
Exotic, fruity notes: floral orange, hints of mandarin and clementine, and a sprinkle of spice.

Palate
elvety in texture with waxy vanilla and juniper notes to start, before it moves onto flavours of tonka bean and fragrant jasmine. A clearly distilled gin with an enjoyable crispness.

Finish
Slightly flinty and mineral on the finish, with some final notes of lemon and lime and a gentle warmth.

Comments
A bold, well-made gin with a complex character that would be well-suited to a Dry Martini.

Score

8.7


Bethany Whymark

Nose
Rich orange character: boiled orange sweets, candied peel, rich orange cream, perhaps orange-infused tea. A peppery note lends spice, with menthol freshness and a creamy nuttiness.

Palate
Lovely balance. Menthol and pepper notes come forward, back up by creamy citrus notes. The texture is rich, almost thick.

Finish
A burst of leafy herbal freshness wraps the tongue with a little earthy, peppery warmth.

Comments
An incredibly enjoyable gin with a great balance of flavours that would shine in a Martini.

Score

9.2


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