Bowling & Burch Gin

Delicate. Mostly juniper. Soft, floral sweetness in the finish.

I'm pretty sure, at this point, there's no way I can give Limestone Branch any more of my money for their new products. I'm very excited for this, especially going in blind with the botanical choices. As far as modern or new world gins go, there's always a huge difference with the botanicals used and the quality of them. I'm very pleased to hear that a good portion of the botanicals used here are grown on the extremely beautiful property. The scent is very clean, and noticeably not as potent as I would have thought for being 96 proof. I get lime peel, white peppercorns, and perhaps a bit of honeysuckle on the nose. The juniper is mild-medium, and carries the other botanical scents quite well. Immediately, even at room temperature, the initial taste is very fresh, and for just a moment it tastes like fresh juices may be involved. However, this evolves to citrus peels, notably lime at the beginning and orange, even blood orange, closer to the finish. A lot of the floral botanicals really shine here, but this is also the part where the proof comes into the picture for a pretty hefty kick, making it harder to focus on the more delicate ingredients. The finish is both long and short, with the proof fading quick and the flavor staying behind for a good while. The citrus peels are really what dominate the finish, but not so much that any of the bitter pith comes through. I believe it's strong orange flavors that I taste last before my next sip, and this is very unique and quite refreshing. Having tasted this just neat and at room temperature, I am very excited about it's use in cocktails. As most people would reach for the tonic or the martini glass, I myself would likely begin with cocktails utilizing fresh herbs or flowers, and fresh less-used fruit juices, like pomegranate or mango.