First Impressions
Tiptree English Quince Gin Liqueur uses farm-grown quinces from the Tiptree estate in Essex, rested in Hayman's gin. The quince is an underused fruit in gin — aromatic, sweet-tart, and distinctly autumnal. This fills a gap in the Tiptree liqueur range beautifully.
Tasting
The nose shows distinctive quince aroma with orchard fruit sweetness. On the palate, satisfyingly sweet and tart with quince fruit sweetness and tart apple skin notes — rich and balanced. The finish is rich and smooth with autumnal warmth.
The Bottom Line
Tiptree English Quince earns a 7 for a genuinely distinctive fruit liqueur. The quince provides character that more common fruits cannot replicate, and it pairs beautifully with cheese — in place of quince jam. Best with Prosecco for a Quince Gin Royale or alongside a cheese board.
