It starts off mild and reminiscent of Chopin wheat vodka, but the spice gradually builds. While the end seems much stronger than the beginning, the harshness is still on the order of that of Tanqueray, so it isn't anything crazy. The Botanist is an apt name vacate the varies spices are extremely pronounced. It is sweet at the beginning and rich at the end with some juniper present, but surprisingly little of it. Herbal and mineral flavors are definitely there, so on average, it tastes like drinking a health potion in and RPG. There are a lot of flavors here, though with 22 of them, each individual one tends not to be that assertive. Fortunately, there are some, sweet and mineral notes on the finish, so the spices don't totally take over. The flavor is clean, so it is drinkable, but it is not so expensive that it can't be mixed. This is without doubt better than Tanqueray. The flavor is clean with a balance of spices, juniper, fruit, and flowers. Mild apple and orange at the beginning give the drink a refreshing burst of life. Juniper quickly becomes present and stays there, but is not overwhelming. Corriander is present, but there are other spices too. Bitter thyme and sage give it an herbal presence, but I wish there were more flavors in here or that it had the richness and wonderful finish of Monkey 47. There is no ugly alcohol flavor in here (or at least it is very mild), though I do wish that the spiciness were less harsh. It isn't outrageously harsh, but the ginger and cloves do take more of a central position than I would really like. You can mix or sip this one. Cloves, corriander, thyme, anise, juniper, and who knows what else dwell in here. It gradually builds up a rich character with a substantial depth. Spicier than Tanqueray, but it also has some more herbal depth for those looking. The flavors are decent, but not excellent and are understated, allowing the alcohol to dominate them.