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The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
750ml & 92 Proof
What is The Botanist Islay Dry Gin?
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin stands out for its unique composition of 22 hand-foraged botanicals native to the Scottish island of Islay, combined with 9 classic gin aromatics. Interestingly, the distillery employs a professional forager who spends up to 30 weeks each year sustainably gathering these local ingredients, ensuring each bottle captures the true essence of Islay's diverse flora.
Why do we love The Botanist Islay Dry Gin?
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin stands out for its use of 22 hand-foraged botanicals from the Scottish island of Islay, including unique ingredients like wild Islay juniper, sweet gale, and apple mint. This gin offers a taste of its rugged island home, with a complex flavor profile that balances floral notes with a subtle smokiness reminiscent of Islay's famous whiskies.
How do you drink The Botanist Islay Dry Gin?
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin shines in classic gin cocktails, where its complex botanical profile can truly blossom, but it's equally delightful sipped neat or with a splash of tonic and a twist of citrus. This versatile spirit is a year-round pleasure, though its herbal notes make it particularly refreshing in spring and summer, pairing beautifully with light, herb-forward dishes or seafood.
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Nose: Fresh and green with juniper, coriander, and citrus peel. Herbal notes of mint, thyme, and chamomile. Subtle floral hints of heather and wild rose.
Palate: Smooth and well-balanced. Initial burst of juniper and citrus, followed by a complex blend of botanicals. Earthy notes of angelica root and orris. Peppery spice from cassia bark and coriander seeds. Subtle sweetness reminiscent of apple and hazelnut.
Finish: Long and warming. Lingering herbal notes with a slight saltiness reminiscent of Islay's coastal origins. Faint anise and licorice undertones. Clean and crisp with a gentle spice that slowly fades.
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin is crafted using a unique blend of 22 hand-foraged botanicals from the Scottish island of Islay, combined with 9 classic gin aromatics. These ingredients are slowly distilled in a rare Lomond still nicknamed "Ugly Betty," allowing for an exceptionally long, 17-hour distillation that extracts the most subtle flavors and creates a remarkably smooth, complex gin.
Main Ingredient: Juniper
Country of Origin: Scotland
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