Míl Gin

Not sure why it says this is a barrel-aged gin, or why it says the cost is $$$$$… but I digress. This stuff is really good and quite unique. The additions of almond and bergamot, among others, to the botanical list give this an orange-leaning citrus flavor that I am loving.

Refreshing, floral, citrus, delicate herbal touch aroma, orange sweetness under the tongue, pepperiness and spirit burn.

Jesus, pot-still cask? Barrel aged? "Ireland, Ireland?" Remember, people who make these postings are allowed to drive with no restrictions. Anyway, getting past this stupidity, I was fairly impressed (although also drunk) when I got to try this gin at it's sister distillery in Lexington, and found the mediterranean botanicals to be quite unique compared to their other dry gin offering. I love the Irish heritage this bottle takes on, as well as the art and the all-around "craft" design to it. So that I can finally file this away on my shelf, I'm ready for a *fairly* sober review. The botanicals used here are so unique and, in most cases, potent are their own, so it was a little shocking as well as disappointing that the nose was mostly juniper, some citrus, berries, and herbs, but none really jumping out specifically. Upon repeated smelling, however, the thyme and rosemary are both revealed, as are all the other botanicals, but very faint. This gin has a nice body, and moves around where I need it to as the flavors surface. The citrus and juniper are balanced and the only flavors tasted at first, but as more air is introduced and further sips play into this, I can taste a more sour, almost bitter fruitiness that becomes balanced from a herbaceousness, despite the herbs not being all that strong a tasted flavor. The finish is not as dry as I would have predicted, but while there is some dryness on the front of the tongue, a fairly moderate amount of citrus oil exists in the rear of the mouth, and makes me want to come back for more, to see if I can amplify any previous notes, or perhaps find new ones. Even if you DO choose to think really hard about this gin while tasting it, you're not going to taste things like kalamata olives or fresh basil. Instead, you will taste a gin that is unique all on it's own, and should be tasted many more times and in many different ways, to really pay homage to the unique botanicals used and in hopes of finding ways they can shine through even more. This is certainly a craft gin that stands alone, and is at a lovely price point if you're looking for something both different, unique, and approachable.

With clear flower taste