Looking for a gin with massive floral influence, well-balanced by spicy juniper and refreshing fruit? This is what you want. Neroli Gin from That Boutique-y Gin Company is based around the deliciousness of Neroli oil, which is extracted from the blossom of the bitter orange tree through steam distillation. It takes over a tonne of flowers to produce just 1kg of oil, making it a rather expensive ingredient...
A huge floral opening is reminiscent of an expensive perfume, with tuberose, jasmine and orange blossom, before it becomes darker and develops waxy leather and a suggestion of clary sage.
In a syrupy delivery there’s luscious orange sherbet, fresh coriander and subtle juniper. Some candied liquorice, a little incense smoke and prickles of a herbaceous, warm spice form the backdrop.
Fresh and long, the floral notes of the nose persist among waning spices.
Constantly intriguing, there’s more depth and darkness than the floral beginnings suggest, a welcome variety of flavours develop with time.
The first couple of sips of this with tonic are something of a shock it has to be said.... but it does grow on you as you progress through the glass. Well worth a try but still not sure I would buy a second bottle
This is such an aromatic and exquisite drink. I took one of the reviewer's advice and also teamed it with the Fevertree Clementine and cinnamon tonic water and it was superb. Perhaps not for everyone but for me, the aroma and taste are exactly what I am looking for in a drink: character.
Yeah, I'd have t0 admit that I found this one over the top floral. I might have to try some alternate serving methods, but its definitely the most challenging, hardest to drink gin I've ever tried. Strongly recommend a sample first.
An intensely floral gin (to be expected I suppose..!) but too overpowering/cleaning product for us. We started with a sample and couldn’t finish it. And I’ve tried a lot of gins. If you like floral botanicals then this is probably for you but if not, steer clear.
Beautiful orangey floral taste. Delicate, exotic and not overpowering. Drank with aromatic tonic and a slice of grapefruit
