Darnley’s is a London Dry gin distilled in Scotland with botanicals native to the Jap Scottish coast, particularly elderflower. It’s distilled 4 instances in pot stills with different non-native botanicals together with juniper, orris root, coriander, grains of paradise, and citrus, earlier than being bottled at a tame (for its class) 80 proof.
It has a clear, crisp nostril with juniper, candy lemon peel, elderflower, and a contact of black pepper. The spirit proves gentle on the palate with a creme-like texture and initially cool temperature, and begins with that candy lemon adopted by floral notes of chamomile and elderflower.
That gentle, candy florality is joined by pine on the heart, and the again presents juniper and black pepper spice with only a contact of licorice. It ends with a trickle of spice that’s decidedly low-key however not forgettable.
I discovered myself considering of Darnley’s Gin as “London Dry Gentle,” which isn’t meant as a knock. What we’ve got right here is the sharp, bracing cleanness delivered by larger-bore London Drys, solely with a softer contact that faucets into florality somewhat than spice. In the event you discover conventional London Drys too aggressive however nonetheless search a dry gin for basic cocktails, Darnley’s could also be your bottle. However in the event you favor one thing heavier-hitting on your gin drinks, you would possibly give it a go.
★★★
Stats:
— 40% ABV
— $31.99
