Husk Distillers Ink Sloe and Berry Gin

Husk Farm Distillery, October 26th 2024, Gin #3 Nose: Juniper, red berries, lemon peel, coriander. Palate: Sweet, creamy arrival with an excellent balance between the underlying gin and the fruits that have been steeped in it. There is a fresh berry flavour and a touch of bitterness from the sloes but although it is sweet it is nowhere near as syrupy as some sloe gins I have tasted (eg Plymouth Sloe Gin). Finish: Medium/long. The gin botanicals fade first leaving a bittersweet, mouthcoating berry aftertaste. This is one of the better sloe gins I’ve tasted. As soon as you pull the cork there is a waft of fruity aromas but also a clear sense of the very high quality gin that has been used. There is a crispness to this and although it is sweet it does not seem to be laden with too much sugar. It’s very pleasant sipped neat over some rocks with a slice of lemon, and soda or lemonade can be added for a refreshing long drink. It also works very well with tonic as a sloe G&T. I’m giving this the same rating as Hayman’s Sloe Gin, another favourite of mine in this this category. “Very Good” : 85/100 (4 stars)