If you think those little lumps of chocolate covered in tinfoil are generally quite naff in terms of Christmas tree decorations (they are), then you'll be happy to know that Drinks by the Dram have made their own baubles containing drams of deliciousness! This single plastic bauble contains a 30ml wax-sealed dram of Ableforth's Bathtub Gin, an award-winning cold-compounded gin perfect for mixed drinks and cocktails.
An initially juniper-rich bouquet is backed up with a solid backbone of rich grain spirit. Top notes of cardamom and orange blossom are evident with just a suggestion of cinnamon.
The initial focus is juniper, but the earthier botanicals make themselves known in the initial palate too. Mouthfeel is exceptionally viscous and creamy – this is good spirit, and it makes itself known.
The juniper subsides and gives way to cardamom and cinnamon, with a late resurgence from orange peel.
A most unusual, but quite entrancing gin.
