Tutored Tastings of Gin 2024 - Ginposium 2024
David T Smith summerfruitcup.com
David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro revival in the world of gin. It’s a fast-paced environment with constant innovation and there have been many new releases since last year’s Ginposium.
This session looks at some of the more interesting new releases, as well as older Gins being revived on which to keep an eye. With samples
About David
Not requiring an introduction to many, David is a gin specialist and spirits writer who has spoken at conferences, judges’ spirits competitions and consulted on gin projects on both sides of the Atlantic. He is a regular contributor to Gin Magazine and to the Gin Guild Ginposium seminar programme. He is the author of many books about gin, including: “Martini” with Keli Smith, and ‘The Craft of Gin’, ‘How to Make Gin’, ‘Forgotten Spirits and Long-lost Liqueurs’ and “Gin, The Dictionary’. He is a Rectifier in the Gin Guild.
Gin-Note™ entries for the gins sampled:
Hernö Botanical Flavoured Gin
Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance
Pronounced and Classic
The definition of gin in at bottle. A way for us to highlight the complexity of using quality botanicals and craftsmanship.
Ideal mixer: Classic tonic
Recommended garnish: Lemon zest
Ideal serve: Noise Cancelling Negroni
ABV: 47%
Spirit base: Wheat
Campfire Box Moor Gin
Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance
Elegant and Aromatic
Juniper-led with a red fruit and plum undertone offset by subtle coriander spice, earthy fragrant angelica and sweet lime
Ideal mixer: Classic tonic
Recommended garnish: Lime wedge
Ideal serve: Dry Martini
ABV: 40%
Spirit base: Wheat
Silent Pool Black Juniper Gin
Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance
Impressive and Perfumed
Crafted with the rarest juniper and most exotic botanicals including oud and cloud tea to deliver a unique layered gin.
Ideal mixer: None
Recommended garnish: None
Ideal serve: Neat
ABV: 43%
Spirit base: Wheat
Alpine Elevated Gin
Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance
Elegant and Earthy
Celebrate each stage of aroma & taste for a full organoleptic experience that delights & serves beautifully for cocktail creation.
Ideal mixer: Classic tonic
Recommended garnish: A slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh rosemary
Ideal serve: G&T
ABV: 45%
Spirit base: Corn
Brighton Orange Grove Gin
Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance
Impressive and Bittersweet
Made using the remainder of the "naked" (peeled) oranges left over once the zest has gone into the regular distillation
Ideal mixer: Classic tonic
Recommended garnish: Dried Orange
Ideal serve: Negroni
ABV: 43%
Spirit base: Wheat
Tarquin’s Cacao & Pistachio Gin
Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance
Nuanced and Nutty
A maverick flavour innovation from Tarquin's flame-fired copper pot stills with moreish pistachios and rich dark chocolate.
Ideal mixer: Mediterranean Tonic
Recommended garnish: Lime wedge
Ideal serve: Tarquin's & Tonic
ABV: 38%
The Botanist Cask Rested Gin
Gin-Note™ Flavour Guidance
Nuanced and Bright
Cask Rested for a minimum of 6 months. 22 botanicals are rested then blended to illuminate sweet oak and citrus fruit layers.
Ideal mixer: Neat or Classic Tonic
Recommended garnish: A slice of orange
Ideal serve: Neat over ice with a slice of orange or in a classic Negroni
ABV: 46%
Spirit base: Wheat
Aged: Rested in the finest quality casks for 6 months
David T Smith
Spirits Judge and Author
Summerfruitcup.com
david@summerfruitcup.com
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