Esker Scottish Gin (70cl, 42%)

Esker Scottish Gin is a London dry gin from Royal Deeside, Scotland. Silver birch sap from the Kincardine Estate is distilled together with the botanicals in a traditional copper still. The recipe includes juniper, pink pepper, rose hips, heather, milk thistle and citrus fruits. It is bottled at 42% in a 70cl bottle. On the nose, pink pepper and ripe citrus fruits meet a subtle floral note. The palate is soft, creamy and velvety, with pronounced juniper and lively citrus. The finish is long, ending with an earthy sweetness.