Blackforest Traditional Wild Gin (50cl, 45%)

A London dry style gin from the Wild distillery in Gengenbach, Germany. It contains 45 botanicals and rests for six to twelve months in clay amphorae before bottling. Citrus aromas are obtained by steam extraction, with dried citrus peels held in an aroma basket above the rising alcohol vapour. Juniper, basil and ginger also shape its character. The gin is bottled at 45% ABV in a 50cl bottle, with no colouring and no gift packaging. It is chill-filtered. On the nose it is fresh and fruity, with lemon, lime, basil, ginger, tea aromas and dried orange peel. The palate is soft and mild, with lively acidity, herbal notes, citrus, mild juniper and a peppery basil accent. The finish brings coriander, cardamom, nutmeg blossom and citrus, ending in a harmonious, woody dryness.