Blackwater Wexford Strawberry Gin (70cl, 40%)

A flavoured gin from Blackwater Distillery in Ireland. Strawberries are part of the distillation rather than a later flavouring, and thirteen botanicals are used, with strawberries making up the largest share. The strawberries grow near Enniscorthy in County Wexford and are transported chilled to the distillery. After distillation, more strawberries are steeped in the gin, giving it a pink colour without added colouring or sweeteners. It is bottled at 40% ABV in a 70cl bottle. The nose brings strawberries with a sweet note, with juniper remaining discreet in the background. On the palate, citrus notes appear first, followed by strawberries, then juniper and further spicy notes. The finish is spicier, with a fine strawberry note remaining.