Page 35 - Thirst Magazine Issue 1 (Feb 2017)

HENDRICK’S
HANDCRAFTED IN SMALL BATCHES

by William Grant & Sons, Girvan (Scotland) (1999)
STAR INGREDIENTS: Bulgarian rose and cucumber
Combination of two spirits from Bennet still and Carter Head still,
added rose and cucumber essence. 44% ABV
Fresh and floral with slight lime citrus taste and long finish of rose.
hendricksgin.com
TANQUERAY 10

by Diageo, Fife (Scotland) (1830) (Originally from England)
STAR INGREDIENTS: Lime and grapefruit
Uses fresh whole citrus of white grapefruit, lime and orange instead
of dry citrus peel. 40% ABV
Subtle sweetness, earthy, long and spicy finish.
tanqueray.com
THE BOTANIST ISLAY DRY GIN

by Bruichladdich Distillery, Islay (Scotland) (2011)
STAR INGREDIENTS: Orris root and cassia bark
Distilled in Lomond pot-still using ingredients sourced from peat bogs
and landscapes next to the Atlantic sea. 46% ABV
Sweet apple mint on the nose, taste of fresh citrus and a ‘beaten up’
old pot still finish.
thebotanist.com
CAORUNN GIN

by Balmenach Distillery, Speyside (Scotland) (2009)
STAR INGREDIENT: Rowan berry
Triple distilled. 41.8% ABV
Aromatic on the nose, clean and crisp on the mouth with citrusy notes,
then slightly dry ending.
caorunngin.com
DODD’S GIN

by The London Distillery Company, London (England) (2013)

Star ingredients: Red raspberry leaf and London honey.
Marriage of spirits from traditional copper alembic and
cold vacuum still. 50% ABV
Piney scent with a taste of black tea and peppery after taste.
londondistillery.com

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