The Aberturret Gin (70cl, 45%)

The Aberturret Gin is a handcrafted London dry gin from the Glenturret Distillery, the oldest still-active distillery in Scotland. It is made with 14 botanicals, including juniper, coriander, angelica, clove, citrus fruits, cinnamon, liquorice, pine needles, pink pepper, chamomile and sumac. A distinctive feature is the addition of the distillery's own new make spirit, an unaged high-strength whisky distillate. It is bottled at 45% in a 70cl bottle. The nose shows dominant juniper with lime peel and grapefruit, clear minerality and a hint of lightly toasted marshmallow. The palate is soft and creamy with malty new make notes, fresh juniper, citrus, chamomile, pine, pink pepper and earthy sumac. The finish is tingling, with lemon sorbet and sweet liquorice.