The Botanist Gin

So we’ll balanced. Great for any mood I’m in

Smooth

Strong herbal/floral notes and citrus on the nose. Inviting but could be a bit much for ‘modern’ gin skeptics. A lot going on here. Sweet citrus, maybe lavender on the palate? Lots of flavor and quite sweet with a slightly viscous mouthfeel. Not a straight sipper, but would hold up well in gin-based cocktails. Surprisingly refreshing in a gin and tonic for a modern gin. Would be a good intro into the cocktail for someone who is skeptical about the dryness/bitterness associated with the category.

I'm predominantly a whiskey drinker, but I love a good gin and tonic. When I saw that the masterful Bruichladdich made an Islay botanical gin, I rushed out and bought it immediately. I've only ever mixed this gin into a gin and tonic once. It was a great gin and tonic, but to be honest, I think that The Botanist is so good, that I'd rather drink it neat. Bruichladdich proves that Islay does more than just peat the Hell out of things, though they admitedly do a damn fine job of peating the Hell out of things. The Botanist proves that Islay can produce some of the finest spirits in the world without even needing to put them in a barrel. It's probably my favorite gin, and I even feel guilty mixing it.