Glendalough Wild Summer Botanical

A distinctive and invigorating gin. A good accompaniment to a meal. Not everyone will appreciate this due to the dominant herbal and weedy notes. With attention, you'll detect some sweeter fresh citrus and subtle hints of soft fruits. (Perspective from an Australian palate) Nose: Beautiful dry, dusty lantana bush Unripe orange zest Coriander root Kaffir lime leaf Juniper berry A faint hint of shortbread in the distance Arrival: Mugwort, sour and earthy Peppery Coriander seed Development: Unripe and acidic citrus (in a positive way) Over-steeped dandelion tea Dried licorice A touch of soft fruit (reminiscent of a native Australian raspberry, very faint sweetness) Finish: Unripe mandarin after the tang fades and sweetness emerges. A persistent lemon oil And the mugwort lingers until the end Overall: This is an excellent gin to savor and connect with its narrative. Its bitter herbal quality could make it a substitute for absinthe in specific cocktails.

Floral notes are present on the nose but don't carry through. Otherwise, it's slightly sweet with an undefined fruitiness. It goes down easily enough but just needs a bit more distinct character.