Maral
Sloe Gin
Maral
ABV: 27%
Country: Belgium
Style: Sloe Gin
Price per bottle: £21-40
Availability: UK, EU
David T. Smith
Nose
Black cherries with dark chocolate – almost evocative of Black Forest gateau.
Palate
Extremely thick and viscous in texture. The palate starts with jammy notes of plum and sloe berries with just a sprinkle of cinnamon spice, followed by nutty, slightly tannic tea notes.
Finish
The finish is dry with a little sour acidity from the sloes, balanced out by sweet, nutty notes of almond.
Comments
A decadent sloe gin, as sippable as Pedro Ximénez sherry, that would be excellent paired with cheese.
Score
9.1
Bethany Whymark
Nose
There’s a real brightness, like fresh lemon peel, alongside the sloe notes. Green walnuts, juniper, fennel seed and a touch of wormwood.
Palate
Sweeter fruit notes upfront, like a freshly baked pie with sloes and raspberries dusted with cinnamon and nutmeg, and orange citrus.
Finish
Sour cherry and sloe notes linger long, turning slightly tannic, like black tea.
Comments
For such a powerfully flavoured gin, this felt light as a feather. It would be stunning in a spritz with sparkling wine.
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