The Botanist Islay Dry Gin is created at the Bruichladdich distillery. This superb Islay gin was distilled in the 'ugly betty' still described as "an oversized upside-down dustbin made of copper" by Tom Morton. It has perhaps the best looking packaging we've ever seen for a gin. It's not all style and no substance either. Botanist is a world-class gin set at a proper ABV.
A huge 31 botanicals go into The Botanist, 22 of which are foraged and native to Islay. The full list of botanicals is as follows: angelica root, apple mint, birch leaves, bog myrtle leaves, cassia bark, chamomile, cinnamon bark, coriander seed, creeping thistle flowers, elder flowers, gorse flowers, heather flowers, hawthorn flowers, juniper berries, lady's bedstraw flowers, lemon balm, lemon peel, liquorice root, meadow sweet, orange peel, oris root, peppermint leaves, mugwort leaves, red clover flowers, tansy, thyme leaves, water mint leaves, white clover, wood sage leaves. Phew!
Enough botanicals to make us wish we had five noses. Big notes of citrus, delicate menthol and flowers everywhere!
Cool at first. It quickly mellows out, warmth growing with citrus keeping it fresh throughout.
Long, with a good spice.
Islay isn't just about the whisky anymore. The Botanist Gin is top-notch.
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I have yet to find a London Dry Gin equal to the quality and clarity on the palate of The Botanist. Heaven knows how the distillers have merged the nuances of THIRTY-ONE botanicals into this fine gin and it is surely heaven-sent! Bravo, Bruichladdich!!! The Botanist rules!
Deceptively smooth, but enough proof to quickly make this an exercise in balance if hastily imbibed. Not for Beefeater fans - this is EXCELLENT Gin. Hard to find at local liquor stores, but celebrated whenever sourced. Top shelf by every definition. Straight or mixed - Botanist is my alcohol of choice, even above the whisky.
The Botanist provides as smooth a delivery as you could wish for. There are citrus and fruit notes dancing around which offer a real texture to the experience.
Quite adorable to drink with friends or even alone You are never alone with Botanist Islay Dry Gin
Amazing. Love it. Purchased 3 Bottles. Nigel from Toronto.
