Tasting from a 50ml bottle. I've seen some ads for this gin several years ago, but I was not interested in creative or unique gins at that time. Now, several years later, it's clear this distillery has done quite well, since I'm able to easily find some of their spin-off/one-off variants locally. I was not even aware they have 2 different proof versions, but given how bordering close the ABV is, I wouldn't imagine a difference can really be detected. The botanical amount here seems appropriate for a modern gin, but I'm very curious about using 2 different stills, and how that will translate during tasting. A very floral scent, with just a hint of herbaceous, but not light, with the juniper and, surprisingly, the proof both tagging along for the initial scent. There is some citrus present, but I get the bitter pith rather than oil or juice. The rose is slightly detectable at a further distance from the glass, but the cucumber seems to only be somewhat detectable just because I was told it was in here. Wow, the initial taste is quite hotter than I would have expected. After getting past that, citrus oil makes a surprise appearance, and in a pretty moderate amount, too. Floral botanicals make up a good portion of the middle palate, but this is still on a very hot body, bordering black pepper and other spices that are usually much more toned down. At this point, I would say this is a pretty boring gin, but with surprisingly good proof and a bit of spiciness left on the gums. However, after letting the finish play out for a couple minutes, I am finally able to get some of the bitter cucumber rind, and some more floral notes in addition to the rose. All-in-all, this is not as unique in taste as it was to describe, but I wouldn't mind having it around just because it could easily cut through overly sour or sweet cocktails and remind you that a good gin exists within it. If you were wanting to get this because of the rose and cucumber addition (which I remember was the part that was hammered home the most on the recent ads), I would pass, because I can only get it during a room temperature neat tasting, and even then it was several minutes later. It definitely wouldn't hold up as unique in a cocktail, but perhaps one of their other, new, playful offerings could give you something a little bit more fun.