Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin 50cl
Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin: Perfectly Balanced Introduction The Berkshire Botanical spirits collection is based around the stunning 9,000 acre Yattendon Estate, located in West Berkshire, England. They take their inspiration for their artisan spirits from the botanicals growing on the estate. Hand Crafted in Yattendon The Yattendon estate is the largest grower of Christmas Trees in the UK, so it makes perfect sense to include the Norway Spruce as one of the botanicals in their recipes. Handsome Harry Berkshire Botanical Gin was created in a rather handsome copper pot still called Harry. He resisdes at The Royal Oak Pub & Hotel right in the heart of Yattendon, and the gin is now distilled at the distillery just a stone's throw from the village. Animal Inspired Design Each of the delicious Berkshire Botanical Gins features a countryside animal on the label. From the wily fox, the expert forager - the badger, the fast running pheasant, the fluffy tailed squirrel and the long-eared hare, all suitably dressed in countryside attire. They have chosen the wily fox for the Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin. A Symphony of Hand-Picked Botanicals Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin is distilled with 9 hand-picked botanicals. There are the familiar gin botanicals of juniper, angelica root, coriander seeds, orris root, cassia bark, orange peel, lemon peel and pink grapefruit. The star is the Norway spruce. Tasting Notes Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin is well balanced, it has fantastic depth of flavour, but with a smooth, light and crisp mouthfeel. Aroma: The aroma is very inviting with vibrant citrus and piney juniper. Taste: On the palate, the zesty citrus is combined perfectly with piney juniper, a peppery spice and underlying earthy notes. Finish: The peppery spice leads to a clean finish with the lingering taste of bittersweet citrus. More from Berkshire Botanical Perfect Serve The crisp and delicate gin is perfect in a G&T. Add 50ml Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin to a tall glass filled with ice. Top up with 150-200ml premium Indian tonic water and garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of pine or juniper. For the cocktail lovers, the piney juniper profile is fantastic in a Martini. Add 50ml Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin into a mixing glass with ice. Add 10ml white vermouth and 10ml pine cordial and mix until chilled. Strain into a Martini glass and garnish with lemon zest, first twisting over the glass to release its oils. FAQ's What botanicals are used in Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin? There are 9 hand-picked botanicals: juniper, angelica root, coriander seeds, orris root, cassia bark, orange peel, lemon peel, pink grapefruit and Norway spruce. What is a dry gin? A dry gin has to have a juniper forward profile and little or no sugar added. Unlike a London Dry Gin, it can have multiple distillations and can be flavoured using natural and artificial botanicals. Can Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin be used for making cocktails? Absolutely - it is perfect for a Gin and Tonic, a Martini or a Tom Collins. What is the best tonic water to mix with Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin? To compliment the citrus and spicy flavours, this gin works really well with a premium Indian Tonic Water. How should Berkshire Botanical Dry Gin be stored? Gin can be stored in the fridge or in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.
