Spicy and Earthy: I get dark flavors from this gin. It tastes of a traditional gin, but with a spicy overtone. Towards the end the earthiness kicks in, and if you're unlucky you can taste a bit of perfume. I like this gin for how bold it is. It's one of the few I can have on its own. I love this gin in a collins as well. The downside is its a bit pricier than beefeater and tanq, but who doesn't love that lovely blue bottle.