Scapegrace Classic Dry Gin: New Zealand's Best London Dry
Originally published on gin.directoryScapegrace Classic Dry Gin is a Gin made by Scapegrace Distillery. ABV: 42.2% ABV. Our expert rating is 8/10.
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Nose
Soft juniper greets immediately — subtle hints of nutmeg and lemon zest lend roundness, clean and clear with a balanced classic-style profile
Palate
Soft initial entry radiating warmth towards the finish — orange, lemon and mild pepperiness give way to juniper with pine and green facets mid-palate, complex earthy warmth from spices
Finish
Bracing and astringent, drying into peppery warmth — mellow almond softens the close
Expert Review
8/10New Zealand's award-winning London Dry — twelve botanicals distilled in a 19th-century John Dore whisky still with Southern Alps water. Best London Dry at the 2018 International Spirits Awards.
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