Zuidam Dutch Courage Dry Gin (1L, 44.5%)

A dry gin from the Netherlands, bottled at 44.5% in a 1 litre bottle. Zuidam distils its nine botanicals individually across fourteen distillations. The botanicals include juniper and orris root from Italy, coriander from Morocco, angelica, sweet oranges and fresh whole lemons from Spain, liquorice root from India, and cardamom and whole vanilla pods from Madagascar. It has a classic juniper profile with citrus, spice and floral notes, a full smooth mouthfeel and a dry finish. It suits cocktails such as French 75 or Tom Collins. Nose: juniper, lemon and aromatic coriander with a citrus base. Palate: citrus at first, then pronounced spice with violet, anise and pine-like juniper, finishing with fine walnut and nutmeg notes. Finish: medium-long, dry and clear.