Applaus Stuttgart Dry Gin (50cl, 43%)

A dry gin from Stuttgart made with 24 botanicals, including juniper, rosemary, cinnamon and citrus fruits. Each batch yields 408 numbered bottles, filled by hand, and the gin is bottled at 43% vol. The recipe was developed by Hans-Otto and Phillipp Frey, who work at the copper still. The gin is distilled at Brennerei Dr. Dr. Hans-Otto Frey in Wolfschlugen for the Süddeutsche Spirituosen Loge. The label and closure take their cue from 1920s circus styling. On the nose, juniper stays discreet, with rosemary and thyme, fine cinnamon and fresh blood orange. The palate shows clearer juniper, herbs and citrus freshness, with ginger, nutmeg, coriander and cinnamon. The finish is balanced and spicy, with lingering herbal freshness and subtle citrus.