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TASTING NOTES
JUNIPER 75
CITRUS
FLORAL
HEAT
HERBAL 85 SPICE 95
85 60 80
As a pot-distilled, 100% malted barley spirit gin, Hobart No.4 is remarkably different from your standard London Dry from the outset. The nose is full of rich, malty, ripe fruit and grain – more like a new-make whisky than a traditional gin. Piney juniper is subtle but present along with a lovely peppery note with hints of thyme, sweet oregano, liquorice and lemon butter. Aeration emphasises the citrus aspect with lemonade alongside mild cardamom. On tasting, a light, piney juniper entry leads into a big, textural, malty profile with aniseed dominating, as well as vanilla, vibrant pepper and a grounding burnt coffee and dark cocoa note from the wattleseed. Both on the palate and the finish, the malt spirit exhibits its texture by really gripping the palate and not letting go. Much creamier than a standard London Dry. Aftertaste is fresh, herbal and aniseed-forward, with a lovely lingering peppery warmth from the pepperberry.
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