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Nelson's Gin

3/3/2016

3 Comments

 
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Horatio Nelson stands above the crowded scenes of Trafalgar Square, what can be more English than a monument to naval hero looking down upon the hustle and bustle of the crowed London streets? Well perhaps maybe drinking gin.
Naming the gin after the renowned Admiral, distiller Neil Harrison set sail to craft a gin that was worthy of the name. Crafted in the picturesque Peak District, the first step to making the gin is to use only the finest water, which goes through a natural reed bed system before moving on to a more advance filtration system.
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​Of course we aren’t here to talk about mineral water; the crystal clear water is eventually infused with the finest botanicals from the furthest corners of the globe. To name but a few we have lemongrass and Kaffir lime from Thailand, vanilla from Madagascar and sweet Sri-Lankan cinnamon. This is all distilled to make a gin that sits at 42.5%.
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A heady mix I think you’ll agree, but is the gin a voyage of discovery or does it sink?
Fox's Tasting Notes
Upon boarding the good ship HMS Gin you are hit with a full broadside of juniper, which mellows into the sweet citrus taste of lime – no fear of scurvy here. As fresh as a dip in the English Channel, the gin really opens up over ice adding an almost cucumber freshness.

Nelson’s Tasting notes
Nose: Deep with strong citrus notes
Taste: Sweet and fresh
Finish: Complex and refreshing
Average Price: £37

Fox's Rating

8/10
So there we have it, a good solid gin worthy of the old Admiral. At £37 it is a the higher end of the price spectrum, but it’s well worth a try for those who like a fresh and clean tasting gin. As a gin and tonic it's sweet and complex and over ice it’s very refreshing, the ideal gin for a summer’s day.

The SilverFox
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3 Comments
sandra thorpe
29/4/2016 14:13:42

would like to try some

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Mike Gibbs
31/5/2016 17:15:43

A very tasty well rounded gin that makes you appreciate the finner qualities of gin.

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The Gentleman
31/5/2016 18:26:45

Glad you enjoyed it Mike

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