Esker Gin
From Royal Deeside In Scotland Comes Esker Gin, Produced By Steven And Lynne Duthie.
It Is A Classic Gin With Its Own Distinctive Notes Including Citrus And A Hint Of Our Floral Botanicals. It Is Crisp, Clean And Juniper Led.
The Botanicals
A Burst Of Citrus – Fruity Notes
A Hint Of Floral – Rosehip, Heather Flowers
A Touch Of Sweetness – Silver Birch Sap
The Warmth Of Spice – Pink Peppercorns, Cassia
Esker Gin’s Key Botanical Is Silver Birch Sap, A Feature Of Royal Deeside, And Sourced By Us From The Trees Of The Local Kincardine Estate. The First Gin In Scotland To Use This Botanical, The Silver Birch Gives A Uniquely Luxurious Feel To The Spirit.
The Intricate Design On A Clear Bottle Shows Off The Clarity Of The Spirit And Hints At The Crisp, Clear Water Of The River Dee Which Reaches Us After Being Filtered Through The Cairngorm Mountains.
It Doesn’t Get Much Fresher.
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Nose – Very sweet on the nose. Initially it is all creme caramel, caramelised fruit sugars, wood sugar, toffee and fudge before some apple and peach come through. In time a charred note of bourbon with a pleasing dusty dryness.
Palate – A sweet start on the palate. The alcohol gives a little tongue-tingling buzz the result is a good mid-palate weight. The dry distillery character is there still, but there is now depth to counter. Water slightly dismantles the different elements, but adds some dried mint.
Finish – A deep and dark finish.
Ben Nevis 10
Ben Nevis 10 Year Old Is A Superb Introduction To The Distillery’s Style This 10 Year Old Single Malt Is A Firm Representative Of The Western Highland Style.
Nose – Fresh And Quite Dry. A Supple Greenness With Soft Leafy Notes With A Rich Fruitiness. Hints Of Orange And Seville Marmalade With A Light Vinous Character And Nutty Undertones.
Palate – Gentle Dryness. Toffee. Looming Omnipresent Are Solid Peat Notes With A Bitter Sweetness.
Finish – Silken, Toffee And Caramel Notes Balanced With A Touch Of Mochaccino And Dark Chocolate On The Tail.
Bunnahabhain 12
This Entry Level Bunnahabhain Bottling Comes In A Redesigned Bottle. This 12 Year Old Is Lightly Peated For An Islay Single Malt And Consequently Is A Light, Fresh Dram. Now At The Higher Strength Of 46.3% – For More Complexity And Flavour.
Nose – Fresh And Aromatic Experience With A Subtle Hint Of Smoke.
Palate – A Light Fruit And Nut Appeal.
Finish – Sherried, Mochaccino, Herbal, Balanced Salty Tang.
Auchentoshan 12 5cl
A More Recent Release From The Auchentoshan Distillery, Replacing The Previous Staple 10 Year Old, This 12 Year Old Bottling Launched At The Same Time Auchentoshan Had A Dramatic Rebrand Back In 2011.
Triple Distilled Then Matured For Over Twelve Years.
Nose – Cereals And Exotic Fruits.
Palate – Vanilla And Sweet Barley
Finish – Dry, Long And Sweet.
