Husk Distillers Ink Art Gin

Husk Farm Distillery, October 26th 2024, Gin #1 Nose: Light juniper, lemon, strawberry, and floral aromas. Palate: Soft, fruity flavors of lemon, orange, and apricot. Some apple skins and strawberry with a hint of mint. Very light and floral, but there's also a touch of pepper. The texture is creamy. Finish: Medium/short. Mild juniper and pepper remain as the lighter fruity and floral notes fade. The distillery's initial gin was their signature "Ink Dry Gin," colored violet with butterfly pea petals. It appears they've adopted "Ink" as the brand name for all their gins, which is a bit confusing since, apart from their sloe gin, all the others are clear. Regardless, this is a pleasant gin with good balance, though the juniper component was a bit subdued and it lacked impact. There are no significant flaws, but frankly, it tasted like any one of a hundred other gins. Quite average stuff, but there's a distinct crisp freshness that suggests high production standards, and that nudges it into the next higher rating category. "Above Average": 80/100 (3 stars)