Betty’s Gin
Oak Aged
Heart of Suffolk Distillery
ABV: 42%
Country: England
Style: Aged
Price per bottle: £21-40
Availability: UK
David T. Smith
Nose
A bold nose of wood and spice, in particular vanilla and cinnamon, with ripples of stone fruit and strawberry.
Palate
Succulent, jammy fruit to start: plum with a dash of anise, followed by dry, woody notes and a touch of burnt sugar and toffee.
Finish
Dry vanilla and crème brulée, highlighted by tannins and the creaminess of café au lait.
Comments
Whilst the botanical cinnamon comes through, I feel that by the end the barrel dominates; nonetheless, it would make a tasty Old Fashioned.
Score
7.9
Bethany Whymark
Nose
Vanilla crème brûlée with stem ginger. A hint of banana bread and lemon shortbread, with pleasant spicy herbal notes.
Palate
Surprisingly soft. Rich, toasty brioche, vanilla and ginger cream, and soft toffee chunks. There’s some nice orange citrus, but overall the gin character is a bit subdued.
Finish
Pleasant oaky dryness with pale caramel, sweet orange and a hint of powdered ginger.
Comments
If you don’t mind the strong wood influence, this would make a cracking Negroni.
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