Empress 1908 Indigo Gin

Decent. A good party trick gin. Pretty in a glass with tonic so it will get some interest from people who typically dont drink gin. Taste is inoffensive if a little forgettable. A good middle of the road gin. Looks decidedly less attractive in pineapple juice. Just brown.

Nose - grapefruit and lemon zest, juniper, thyme, musty tea, ginger, earthy grassiness, white pepper, floral notes, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, moderate ethanol burn. Taste - sweet grapefruit zest, orange, vanilla bean, thyme, butter pecan, juniper, coriander, ginger, cola, white pepper, black tea, mild herbal and floral notes, cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa, mild alcohol bite, finishing medium fast with citrus, cocoa, vanilla, and floral flavors. I think this is really nice. It’s definitely the mildest of the gins I’ve tasted. I’m able to pick out more notes as well. There’s a strong tea vibe going on, along with some baking spice and cocoa notes that I haven’t detected on other gins. And maybe I’m imagining the butter pecan note, but whatever it is, I like it. Outside of the nose and palate, this makes some very attractive drinks when you want to impress your guests. I use it often in Bee’s Knees cocktails, which look and taste great.

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