Regent Gin

Rating: 15/23. This possesses a really agreeable palate with some richness, pine bitterness, peppery spice, a notable amount of floral sweetness, and a touch of citrus. It's quite well-balanced without significant drawbacks and is quite clean. The complexity is very subtle, and there's a hint of alcohol that causes a bit too much burn. I would readily choose this as a good inexpensive gin for mixing or even sipping occasionally. It has less alcohol presence than Dover Strait. It's more floral, balanced, and complex. Dover Strait is richer with a more standard pine flavor. Dover is a safer choice for any cocktail that will mask the gin's flavor, but this is better suited for a cocktail like a Manhattan that emphasizes the gin's profile. Dover tastes slightly off by comparison. It has less citrus and is less assertive than Beefeater, but shares a similar floral sweetness, so I'd consider the two of comparable quality. Given the price difference, I would likely stock my well with this. 14 to 15.

The aroma is quite potent. There's an alcoholic burn, otherwise it smells light with notes of pine and a touch of earthiness. The palate is surprisingly interesting and decent. It presents an earthy, bitter profile with even a hint of cocoa. It's dry and herbaceous with pine and another distinct flavor. It's quite peppery, with a bit of harshness, but the pepper is a clear and rather pleasant taste. A twist of lemon is also present. It's fairly rich with a pleasing savory (but not meaty) earthiness. I actually quite enjoy this. It's not amazing, but it's superior to Dover. There's just a hint of sweetness. The alcohol is still noticeable, but this is a surprisingly good gin. I'm detecting a subtle floral note as well. It's more savory and less citrusy than Beefeater, with less harshness. Between the two, I think I'll choose this one. Yes, it's a solid gin. What more can I say?