The Botanist Islay Dry Gin: Wild Hebridean Foraging in a Glass
Originally published on gin.directoryThe Botanist Islay Dry Gin is a Gin made by Bruichladdich Distillery. ABV: 46% ABV. Our expert rating is 8/10.
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Nose
Wild meadow herbs, heather honey, apple mint, subtle juniper, dried gorse flowers, a coastal saline whisper
Palate
Herbal and fresh with meadowsweet sweetness, thyme, chamomile, a backbone of juniper and cassia, creamy mouthfeel at 46%
Finish
Long and warming with mint, heather, and a gentle earthy dryness from wood sage
Expert Review
8/10A 31-botanical contemporary gin foraged from the wild Hebridean landscape of Islay and distilled at Bruichladdich, The Botanist delivers layered herbal complexity with genuine sense of place at a competitive price point.
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