Indian Summer Saffron Infused Gin (70cl, 46%)

A Scottish gin infused with saffron after distillation, giving it a golden colour and a warm, spicy character. It is produced by Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Limited in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, and bottled at 46% ABV in a 70cl bottle. The recipe includes juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica, almonds, cassia, lemon and orange peel, liquorice root and orris root alongside the saffron. The producer is best known for whisky bottlings and added this gin to combine classic gin botanicals with saffron. On the nose it is soft and balanced, with orange, lemon peel, coriander and saffron. The palate is smooth and sweet, with spicy orange peel, coriander, pink pepper and lemon zest brought together by saffron. The finish is rich and warming.