Glendalough – Wild Botanical Gin
Glendalough Wild Botanical Gin Glendalough Distillery ABV: 41%Country: IrelandStyle: Contemporary Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)Availability: Worldwide David T. Smith NoseDrinking chocolateContinue Reading
Tag: Botanicals
A Liquid Triumph
What happens to botanicals during distillation? Indulging in the scent of my favourite gins, then taking a sip to revelContinue Reading
The Botanicals
Under the magnifying glass – Angelica and orris roots Of the six-or-so most commonly used botanicals in gin – juniper,Continue Reading
Close to Home
Unless you’ve been leaving behind a large rock, you’ll have noticed that there’s a resurgence in excellent gin brands comingContinue Reading
Composing a Masterpiece
How do master distillers create a gin recipe that works? Composers think in terms of notes to create symphonies, artistsContinue Reading
The Botanicals
Under the magnifying glass – lavender and coriander Lavender and coriander may at first seem like opposites. Coriander’s popularity inContinue Reading
From Grain to Glass
Gin is made by extracting flavour and aroma compounds from botanicals in the form of essential oils; this flavours theContinue Reading