Xin Gin
Xin Gin
Ahascragh Distillery
ABV: 43%
Country: Republic of Ireland
Style: Contemporary
Price per bottle: £41-60
Availability: EU
David T. Smith
Nose
Perfumed with a subtle sweetness of liquorice and violet, along with aromas of hay and coriander spice.
Palate
An oily texture to start, along with good initial power from the botanicals. This gin is packed full of flavour: sweet cinnamon, orange, and a cakey jamminess.
Finish
Some of the oily linalool from coriander lingers on the finish, accented by black pepper.
Comments
A bright gin with an attractive boldness that would make a grand gin and tonic.
Score
8.2
Bethany Whymark
Nose
Deeply earthy and spiced. Cassia, juniper and liquorice notes, with a touch of coffee bean and vanilla, and a fresh, slightly minty leafiness.
Palate
Lovely texture. The spicier notes unfold on the palate with splashes of pine and aniseed, and a slight tannic bitterness like green tea.
Finish
Slightly drying, with a little more green tea and liquorice, and some super-dark (100-per-cent cocoa) chocolate.
Comments
A clean and deliciously flavoured spirit that I think would shine in a drink with red vermouth.
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