The Botanist Islay Dry Gin

• 70cl
• 46%

Created at the Bruichladdich distillery, this superb Islay gin was distilled in the ‘ugly betty’ still described as “an oversized upside-down dustbin made of copper” by Tom Morton. Perhaps the best looking packaging we’ve ever seen for a gin – it’s not all style and no substance either. This is a world-class gin, at a proper ABV.

Cool at first. It quickly mellows out, warmth growing with citrus keeping it fresh throughout.