Bethany Whymark David T. Smith Issue 20 Recommended Tastings

Thunderflower – Elder Bay Blush

Thunderflower Elder Bay Blush

Thunderflower

Elder Bay Blush

Thunderflower Ltd


ABV: 42%
Country: England
Style: Flavoured 
Price per bottle: £21-40
Availability: UK


David T. Smith

Nose
A strong and spicy nose with aromas
of nutmeg, cinnamon, and citrus, along with nutty ginger.

Palate
This gin is rich and complex: woody spice flavours are accompanied by clean, tea-like tannins and a moderated sweetness.

Finish
A finish of warm, woody oak and soft, muted orange.

Comments
A mellow, sippable gin that works extremely well with red vermouth, either in a Negroni or a Sweet Martini.

Score

8.6


Bethany Whymark

Nose
High-cocoa milk chocolate and fresh orange juice, with a spiced warmth of ginger and clove. There’s an earthiness to it, like coffee grounds, contrasted with fresh Chantilly cream.

Palate
Chocolate and orange mousse at first, then a more traditional gin profile comes into play with continuing earthy spice notes.

Finish
Juniper, pithy orange and a hint of aniseed, with a little warmth around the tongue.

Comments
There’s a lovely botanical intensity to this gin. I’d serve with ice and just a splash of ginger ale.

Score

8.8


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