All hail the juniper berry! If, like us, you think the juniper berry is a proper champion of the botanical world, then you'll love Sipsmith's V.J.O.P., which is jam packed with the fresh, peppery berries.
V.J.O.P. (which of course stands for "Very Junipery Over Proof") is made in a similar way to Sipsmith's regular gin, except that the juniper has been turned up to eleven. With extra juniper added to the original recipe, even more is added while the gin is in Sipsmith's lovely pot still, and it's also vapour infused via their Carter Head. As if this wasn't enough to make the V.J.O.P. stand out in a crowd, it's also been bottled at 57.7% to give it a hefty, "junipery" kick.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose Massive helpings of pine and peppercorn on the nose, with just a hint of orange underneath.
Palate Oily juniper once again dominates, supported by clove, waxy peels and coriander.
Finish Lasting peppery heat and earthy juniper richness.