Malfy Gin Originale

Citrus flavor maybe overpowering the other flavours

nice gin, not earth shaking or incredibly complex flavours. easy to drink and reasonbly priced.

Nose: Fragrant, zesty lemon, like lemon sherbet. Sweet orange, gentle juniper. Palate: Soft and sweet on the arrival with citrus dominating the essential juniper component. It remains this way through the palate although later the peppery juniper notes show through. The texture is velvety and slick. Finish: Medium. Soft and mild with no bitterness. This is a citrus forward gin but not so much as to be simply a "lemon-flavoured" gin (Malfy do make such a gin and I’ve reviewed it here previously). This does not have a particularly complex profile but its straightforward character is subtle and charming. It is enjoyable to sip neat over ice and it makes an excellently refreshing gin and tonic, but then I prefer a citrus-forward gin in that context anyway. For a martini I’d use something with a more classic juniper-forward profile. I’d buy this if was shopping for a light, fruity gin for summery drinks but there are also several other brands in this category, all of which are equally good. Tasted from a 50ml sample in a pack of four different Malfy gins. “Very Good” : 85/100 (4 stars)