Rose + Szechuan 700mL

Awards:

London Spirits Awards - Silver Medal Winner

This modern, contemporary gin presents a delightful harmony of sweeter floral notes intertwined with a spicy, exotic edge. With forward flavours of rosewater, it captivates the palate like a rose bud unfurling—beginning delicately and blossoming beautifully, finishing with a vibrant touch of Szechuan pepper spice. Two-toned and impeccably balanced, it boasts an enchanting profile, where lifted perfumes and floral scents dance together to create a truly charming spirit.

Each botanical—juniper berries, coriander, angelica root, lemon, orris root, rose petals, and Szechuan peppers—is distilled individually before being artfully blended. To enhance the floral character, rosewater is added during the dilution phase, ensuring a captivating experience in every sip. Join us in savouring this exquisite gin, where each taste is a journey of elegance and complexity.

Perfect on its own, with grapefruit soda and a slice of orange, or as a French 75.

Review:

Cam Douglas MS 

Uncut: Juniper then spice, peppercorn then lemon, floral then mineral. The bouquet is direct and focused, definitive and confident. On the palate a smooth almost satin landing then a rush of spice and coriander take over. Some heat from the alcohol then develops, especially on the second sip. A powerful gin with a persistent flavours profile, quite complex, direct and different. Lengthy and seems delicious on its own.

Cut with Antipodes Water: The bouquet explodes, made me sneeze as the szechuan spice and I meet properly. On the send and third sips the essence of roses and spice begin to melt into the core fabric of the gin with coriander and juniper also at play. A delicious gin. I don’t think water is the right way to go, perhaps a decent though plainer tonic would work better, I’ll let you know.

93 Points

Excellent