Earthy juniper — pine brightness, floral freshness, the nine botanicals in academic balance
Spicy cardamom and black pepper — fruity citrus cutting through, juniper providing herbal backbone, the Cotswolds Distillery's expertise evident, traditionally herbaceous and vibrant
Unique and complex — spice and citrus, the Magdalen deer park atmosphere in the close
Magdalen College — 800 years of Oxford history — commissioned the Cotswolds Distillery to create a limited edition gin with nine botanicals. The Oxford Botanic Garden contributed botanical expertise.
Nine botanicals from Cotswolds Distillery. Earthy juniper nose. Spicy palate with citrus. Complex finish.
Magdalen College earns a 7 — Oxford academic precision applied to gin. At £44, limited edition with 800 years of heritage.
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