Tastings
Bottle price guide:
£11-20 (US$15-26)
£21-40 (US$27-53)
£41-60 (US$54-79)
£61-90 (US$80-119)
£91 plus (US$120 plus)
Taster biographies
Bethany Whymark
After studying English literature at university, Bethany spent five years working as a journalist for regional newspaper groups in the east of England before moving into the spirits industry. She now edits Gin Magazine, trade website TheDrinksReport.com and Rum Magazine.
David T. Smith
David T. Smith is an independent spirits writer and consultant who specialises in gin. He is a chair judge for a number of spirits competitions and has written widely on the subject, incuding The Craft of Gin, Forgotten Spirits and Long Lost Liqueurs and Gin Tonica. He was winner of the 2016 Gin Communicator of the Year award.
THE PROCESS
• All samples are blind tasted, with ABV and style the only information disclosed.
• Samples are tasted individually over a two-week period.
• Tasters are provided tasting and scoring guidelines for consistency.
• The top scorer is awarded Editor’s Choice.
• Scores of 17+ qualify for our top five Recommended gins award.
Beyond Distilling
Tropical Gin
BEYOND DISTILLING
ABV: 45.0%
Country: USA
Style: Flavoured
Price per bottle:
Availability: Selected global markets
Bethany
Nose: Juicy pineapple with passionfruit and mango, toasted shaved coconut and some coconut cream, with a piney back note of juniper.
Palate: Silky texture. The tropical character softens slightly to reveal more juniper and some bright citrus notes.
Finish: Thick coconut-cream panna cotta with roasted pineapple, followed by oily juniper notes.
Comments: The deliciously tropical profile of this gin feels suited to a tropical serve – maybe a Mai Tai, or a Piña Colada to tame its strength.
8.4
David
Nose: Bright, tropical fruit notes are combined with slightly confectionery aromas of watermelon, cantaloupe melon, and pineapple. There is also a little nuttiness, almost reminiscent of a Mai Tai.
Palate: A dash of sweetness helps to give a well-rounded texture. The juniper is rather subtle, with the fruit notes really being the stars of this gin.
Finish: A little spirituous, with some lingering stone fruit and marzipan notes towards the end.
7.3
Comments: A fruit-forward gin that would be good in a gin punch, but some drinkers may like more juniper.
Awildian
Coromandel Dry Gin
AWILDIAN
ABV: 47.0%
Country: NEW ZEALAND
Style: Classic
Price per bottle:
Availability: New Zealand
