First Impressions
Hensol Castle Welsh Dry uses castle-grown chamomile and lavender from the 17th-century walled garden.
The Bottom Line
Hensol Castle earns a 7 for 17th-century Welsh castle garden gin.
London Dry
Hensol Castle Welsh Dry Gin: Wildflowers From a 17th-Century Walled Garden
Tasting Notes
Nose
Chamomile and lavender — 17th-century garden character with Welsh juniper
Palate
Clean London Dry with chamomile-lavender elegance — the castle-grown botanicals creating genuine heritage character
Finish
Welsh garden warmth — 17th-century heritage in every sip
Where to Buy
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Edward Forwood
Senior Gin ReviewerEdward has spent two decades judging spirits at competitions from the IWSC to the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, developing a palate that prizes balance above novelty. A holder of the WSET D...
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