This is the first and only gin made on the island of Islay. Botanist Islay Dry Gin is an exploration of the botanical heritage of Islay. Nine classic gin botanicals are complimented by 22 local herbs and flowers, foraged carefully by hand from the hills, shores and bogs of this fertile Hebridean island by a select team of botanical scientists. The result is a thinking persons gin, as much for the mind as for the palate; a roller coaster botanical odyssey in a glass. Quick silver in colour, it's a satin smooth spirit gliding over the palate like no gin before, a rather seductive experience. The aromas explode and fill the senses with meteorites of smell sensations as they explode from the glass. Sweet delicate menthol, apple mint, spring woodlands, juniper, coriander with aniseed undertones, lemon and orange peel and more. It's a magical melody of Islay's natural bounty from the Atlantic washed beaches to the summit of heather covered hills. A rich and mellow taste; cool on entry then reaching through to the back palate you can feel the warmth and purity of the slow and unhurried distillation. This is a delectable and luxurious gin. The citrus freshness excites and stimulates the taste buds allowing you to experience a starburst of flavours as they explode across the palate. |
