A gin from Ballyvolane House named after Bertha, a Droimeann cow from Kerry said to have been the oldest in the world when she died aged 48 in 1993. The gin uses whey alcohol from Irish dairies as its base with locally foraged botanicals.
The concept originates from Ballyvolane being the Gaelic for 'the place of springing heifers' and botanicals include juniper, coriander, bitter orange, grapefruit, sweet orange, lemon, lime, liquorice, orris, angelica, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, almond, elderflower, and sweet woodruff.
Almond, hay, dried juniper and orange peel, too. Floral angelica. Cumin spiciness develops.
Spice arrives first, with plenty of clove and cardamom. Soon becomes creamy and vanilla-y, joined by fresh citrus peels.
Slightly oily juniper. Lime and liquorice root.
Recommended by barkeeper in Rathmullan House. My wife was very pleased. Bought one in Dublin airport before flying home. One was too less ........
Loved this gin. I would recommend it to any gin lover.
Something different and really good.
There's no milk in this, the reference is to other dairy produce that this company make. I tried this at Junipalooza and it's a nice gin, then they cropped orange peel in and it's an incredible gin. You won't be disappointed with this it's absolutely delicious.
