Another year on the Gin: Marks & Spencer Gin 22

Well here's a funny thing: this is a Marks and Spencer's commissioned gin that is being made in France who's USP is that it is "oaked aged"... which seems like a funny thing to do with a gin. Sure a brown spirit seems to loan itself to aging with it's mellow richness and a gin, with all of its spritely, fresh flavours would seem to be the opposite of that, so it was with so trepidation that I got a bottle, and I'm glad I did. The ageing has certainly mellowed the spirit but there's not an oakiness or a woodines to get in the way of the spirits botanicals. Granted it's not a "bright" gin, the aging has "simplified" the flavour profile somewhat but (and it's an significant but) this is still a very pleasant experience both on its own and in the #gnt - especially with lemon. Get on this one. #m&s #marksandspencer #gin #gins #ginstagram #booze #boozereviews #norlanglass #twitter #snapseed #anotheryearonthegin #iphone6plus

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Another year on the gin: Whittaker's Pink Particular Gin

New year, new gin: this is another shining example of a small batch distilled Yorkshire based gin. Whittaker's is already picking up plaudits for its 4 signature gins; this one is their pink variety blending a bold, brash but balanced blend of hibiscus, pink peppercorn and cardamon botanicals. It's a deep, dark and smoky flavour but I must admit it's not to my particular palate. Personally I kept wanting to have more of the hibiscus flavour but then I prefer the more flowery and citrusy gin profiles but if you like the peppery and spicy gins you should take time to check this one out. Tasting done - as ever - with a #norlanglass #gin #ginstagram #gins #whittakersgin #booze #gnt #ginandtonic #snapseed #twitter

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