Crisp, fresh and offering a subtle journey to a vivid array of flavours, The Botanist Gin is a fantastic gift for discerning gin lovers. Crafted on the remote Scottish island of Islay, legendary for its whisky, The Botanist uses 22 hand-foraged local botanicals to create a truly complex gin.

Tasting Notes

THE NOSE

Immediately a bouquet of herbal freshness, juniper and sweet citrus come to the fore. Allow a little time to open and the sweet, spicy and earthy notes of cassia and coriander set a base for the delicate complexity of the Islay 22. The scent of Islay botanicals gently rises, winding their wild aromas of mint, thyme, sweet gale, gorse, camomile – a green freshness – through the heart of The Botanist.

THE PALATE

Rich and mellow, cool on entry then warming across the palate, stimulating the taste buds with a round mouthfeel and citrus freshness. The balance and complexity are distinctive. Sweet and earthy notes combine with the delicate floral and herbal notes of the Islay 22. Each sip reveals deeper layers and more complex combinations of delicate flavours. This complexity and versatility perfectly suit a creative serve of you own.

THE FINISH

Relaxed and balanced. Water mint, hawthorn, wood sage, sweet cicely, cinnamon, citrus, soft juniper – a harmonious combination held together with a gentle, satin soft texture. The viscosity from an achingly slow distillation brings out the delicate essence of Islay, expressing a different balance of flavour, a different combination of botanicals, upon every taste.

The Perfect Serve

Pour 50ml The Botanist into an ice-filled highball glass. Top up with premium tonic water, and garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a grapefruit wheel.