Today, I'm feeling a sense of relief. I'm not sure if it's a reflection of a calmer political landscape or the fact that the weekend is almost upon us, but I'll happily take it.
Feeling adventurous, I wanted to try something I've not yet had before: Greenall's London Dry Gin. I was excited after reading into their history: they have only had 7 master distillers in ~260 years!
Greenall's has a faint nose. It's a touch astringent with a whisper of juniper.
Sipping neat, I notice that this gin does not have much body. Amist juniper, there's a touch of coriander, general citrus and spicy pepper at the top of my tongue that zips quickly down to my stomach.
The finish is relatively quick. It does have some of the dryness that I'd expect in this style of gin without harshness.
Greenall's would definitely be a "mixing" gin versus a "sipping" one. It's not remarkable but the flavour is not off putting either. I do think this gin would get lost in a spirit- forward cocktail to the chagrin of gin lovers. I wish it was more aromatic and substantial like many other gins on the market, but if you're looking for an inexpensive "clean" tasting gin, this could be fair choice.
5.5/10
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