Rating 93
Style
Produced In Scotland
ABV 46%
Availability Year Round
Price $40.00 
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Review Updated 2022-08-09

The Botanist Islay Dry Gin Review

Already notable for being made by Scotland’s Bruichladdich Distillery, this gin also stands out for the 22 hand-foraged ingredients included in its botanical bill. It exhibits a vibrant, herbaceous nose, rich in lemon balm, juniper, and wildflower aromas. Each sniff is like a springtime walk through a Scottish meadow. The palate mixes bursts of citrus with a plethora of freshly picked herbs. This gin is fully deserving of its Botanist title.

The Botanist Islay Dry Gin Pros And Cons

Pros
  • Includes multiple hand-foraged ingredients
  • Captures a sense of place
  • Very aromatic
Cons
  • Flavor profile lacks a certain punch
  • Slightly expensive

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The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
Already notable for being made by Scotland’s Bruichladdich Distillery, this gin also stands out for the 22 hand-foraged ingredients included in its botanical bill. It exhibits a vibrant, herbaceous nose, rich in lemon balm, juniper, and wildflower aromas. Each sniff is like a springtime walk through a Scottish meadow. The palate mixes bursts of citrus with a plethora of freshly picked herbs. This gin is fully deserving of its Botanist title.

Reviewed On: 03-31-2021
93
POINTS
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
Already notable for being made by Scotland’s Bruichladdich Distillery, this gin also stands out for the 22 hand-foraged ingredients included in its botanical bill. It exhibits a vibrant, herbaceous nose, rich in lemon balm, juniper, and wildflower aromas. Each sniff is like a springtime walk through a Scottish meadow. The palate mixes bursts of citrus with a plethora of freshly picked herbs. This gin is fully deserving of its Botanist title.

Reviewed On: 03-31-2021