Tutored Tastings of Gin 2016 - Ginposium 2016
David T Smith
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Tutored tasting of gins: Innovation (with samples)
David T. Smith
Gin competition judge and independent journalist
David T. Smith is a drinks writer and gin specialist. He is the author of ‘The Craft of Gin’ and upcoming titles, ‘Forgotten Spirits & Long-Lost Liqueurs’ and ‘How to Make Gin’. He runs the website SummerFruitCup.com, judges for various international spirits competitions, and works closely with craft distillers in the UK and US.
Winner: Think Gin 2016 – Communicator of the Year
Website: www.summerfruitcup.com
david@distilling.com
Jinzu (41.3% ABV)
Cameron Bridge Distillery
Leven, Fife, UK
www.alexanderandjames.com
Spirit Base: Neutral Grain Spirit
Botanicals: Juniper, Coriander, Angelica, Yuzu, Cherry Blossom & Distilled Sake
Liverpool Gin Valencian Orange (42.0% ABV)
Liverpool Brewery & Distillery
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
www.liverpoolgin.com
Spirit Base: Neutral Grain Spirit
Botanicals : Juniper, Coriander, Angelica and Other – with Valencian Orange Peel
McQueen Mocha Hand Crafted Scottish Gin (42.0% ABV)
Trossachs Distillery
Callander, Perthshire, Scotland
www.mcqueengin.co.uk
Spirit Base: Neutral Grain Spirit
Botanicals : Labrador Tea, Grapefruit, Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee
Local botanicals: Callander Juniper
1616 Gin (46.0%)
Cotswolds Distillery
Shipston-on-Stour, UK
cotswoldsdistillery.com
Spirit Base: Malt (55%) and wheat (45%)
Botanicals : Juniper, Coriander, Angelica, Cassia, Nutmeg, Orange peel, Caraway & All-spice
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