The viscosity of the liquid is exceptional. Immediately a bouquet of herbal freshness, juniper and sweet citrus come to the fore. Allow a little time to open and the sweet, spicy and earthy notes of cassia and coriander set a base for the delicate complexity of the Islay 22.
To create its very own London dry gin, the folks at Warner's have combined a carefully considered recipe of 11 botanicals, including the likes of juniper, angelica root, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander seed, elderflower, lemon peel, orange peel, nutmeg - and a secret ingredient! As ever from Warner's, this is a wonderfully well-made expression that will go brilliant in cocktails and mixed drinks. They recommend serving your G&Ts made with this gin with a good slice of fresh orange.
Thick and rich with a balanced sweet and sour berry character. A spiced-honey backdrop is painted over with layers of cherries, plums, and tart berries, with hints of cherry menthol and dark chocolate developing as it sits in the glass.
Soft and creamy strawberry mousse leads, quickly followed by peppery juniper and freshly cracked black pepper. Layers of citrus pith and peel support the strawberries, with musky spice slowly building from underneath.