Caorunn Highland Strength Gin: The Copper Berry Chamber at Full Power
Originally published on gin.directoryCaorunn Highland Strength Gin is a Gin made by Balmenach Distillery. ABV: 54% ABV. Our expert rating is 8/10.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Intense juniper and spiciness followed by pepper, mint and citrus — surprisingly fruit-heavy with sweet orange and grapefruit notes before gentle juniper hit
Palate
Light yet intense with concentrated flavours — spice spicier, pepper more peppery, lemon and orange like biting into fresh peel — pleasant medium weight with oregano, thyme and bitter herbs
Finish
Luxurious mouthfeel with peppery lingering — more bite and less vanilla sweetness than the standard expression
Expert Review
8/10Double Gold at the International Spirits Challenge — the classic Caorunn recipe at a powerful 54% ABV, where the foraged Highland botanicals become more intense, the spice spicier, and the citrus more vivid.
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