Castle & Key London Dry Gin (Autumn 2019)

Medium depth of flavor, particularly juniper, coriander and licorice

It’s a better then average gin. Strong floral flavor that lasts and smooth. Having said that, it’s not one I’d go to for most mixers.

Very very floral. Busy, but it is very smooth.

Nose: Sweet juniper, honey and loads of cinnamon. Pine, faint sap, pepper. Taste: Thick mouth feel with a syrupy structure. Heat very nicely in check. Lots of cinnamon here, pine and juniper in the back ground with some anise and pepper. Finish: Long, but the cinnamon takes over the show here. Heat is still very well behaved, but it's hard to hear over the cinnamon here. Overall: I like this, as it exhibits some great character but the dominance of the cinnamon character is a bit disappointing. For a fall drink, this drinks more like a winter ensamble, in my opinion. That said, it's still solid. If we're being choosy, though, I'm all in on the Restoration London Dry, and a whole lot of it. Thanks for reading! Rank: 5