Copeland Irish Gin (70cl, 45%)

A gin from Donaghadee in County Down, Northern Ireland, combining classic juniper with botanicals from the local coastal landscape. Its twelve ingredients come from organic origin, including sea pink from the Copeland Islands, pine needles, peppercorns and orange and lemon peel, with Navel oranges providing the main citrus accent. The botanicals are freshly weighed for each distillation, with unwaxed oranges freshly peeled. They macerate in alcohol for 16 to 24 hours, then the macerate is distilled with additional orange slices and botanicals in a 300-litre copper column still. After distillation the gin is adjusted to 45% and rests for two weeks before being bottled and labelled by hand. The nose combines fresh pine notes with floral scents. The palate shows sweet berries and herbal botanicals, accompanied by juniper and spice. The finish gives a refreshing bitter accent.