Bombay Sapphire Gin (47%)

I appreciate that this is a great gateway gin for non-gin drinkers, but I like my gin much more juniper-forward. Sapphire has more citrus and spice and a ton more alcohol burn than, say, Tanqueray or Beefeater, and I much prefer their more traditional take on a London Dry.

Second tasting of the evening. 4/5 bottle. The smell of herbs, juniper does not dominate, quite a bit of alcohol. The taste is sharp, the alcoholic burning sensation is very strong, but short. With Schweppes cocktail. A pleasant astringency appears and delicate. The taste is multifaceted and deep.

Juniper, juniper, and juniper. Pine cone water. Best part of it is when the taste completely leaves the mouth.

Love this gin, it has a smooth flavor that goes with any garnish and recipe I can concoct. Its my "go to" gin and what we base our other gins against.

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Pre-Distiller tasting. Juniper and some lemon up front, with licorice on the back end of a short finish. My favorite gin for a martini.