Blackwoods Vintage Dry Gin: Shetland Wild Botanicals That Change Every Year
Originally published on gin.directoryBlackwoods Vintage Dry Gin is a Gin made by Blackwoods. ABV: 40% ABV. Our expert rating is 7/10.
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Nose
Fresh with orange and lemon — a whisper of spice with the Shetland coastal influence subtly present
Palate
Sweet orange and meadowsweet with violet and iris notes — juniper blossoming from vanilla-violet custard, pine hints before clean white pepper and nutmeg spice, delightful syrupy texture
Finish
Medium and dry with pleasant warmth — the vintage approach meaning this review captures one year's interpretation of the Shetland landscape
Expert Review
7/10Vintaged gin — the Shetland botanicals change with each year's harvest, making every vintage unique. Sea pink, meadowsweet and wild thyme foraged from the islands. Delightful syrupy texture with vanilla-violet custard and juniper in a mild, balanced package.
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