The Botanist Islay Cask Aged Gin 70cl 46°
This Islay-born gin takes a bold step away from convention. Slowly distilled in the "Ugly Betty" Lomond still, The Botanist Cask Aged Gin then matures for over 3 years in oak casks previously used to age whisky.
The result is a complex and refined spirit where the lively, wild botanicals of Islay meet the smooth influence of oak. Expect notes of vanilla, soft spices, and ripe fruit layered over a herbaceous backbone. A must-try for gin enthusiasts looking for something richer and more contemplative.
| Volume | 0.7 L |
| ABV | 46° |
| Type | Dry Gin |
| Brand | The Botanist |
| Distillery | Bruichladdich |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islay |
| Age | 3 years |
| Maturation | Bourbon |
| Alcohol | Yes |
| Still | Lomond Still |
| Reference: | 26290 |
Established in 1881, this Islay distillery faces Bowmore on the other side of the Loch Indaal.
In the past, it produced the less peated and lightest malts of the island, due to its four long-necked stills. As it almost disappeared in 1995, it was purchased by a group of investors who trusted Jim McEwan (former Bowmore employee) with the responsibility over distillation and blending. Since then, it has been a feast of fascinating novelties and releases…
A rare fact in Scotland, the Bruichladdich distillery (“Bruk-ladie”) uses a brewing vat in open air. Its onion-shaped stills have a very flat bottom and a long neck. The very light peated Bruichladdich Single Malt is unfairly underestimated. It reveals indeed a maritime origin with an iodized nose and a salty mouth flavour. Longer maturation imparts a full body to the whisky and makes it a gourmet, elegant malt. Bruichladdich is also perfect when aged in sherry casks.
The distillery produces also two heavily peated whiskies: Port Charlotte and Octomore.
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