New gins hit the market
frequently and, sadly, many of them are not very good, or they so deviate from
what gin is, it’s merely a clear spirit. So leave it to the Scotts to make some
cool gin. Distilled at Balmenach Distillery in the Speyside region of Scotland
(known better for whisky) the CaorunnSmall Batch Scottish Gin includes five specific botanicals including Rowan
berry, heather, bog myrtle, dandelion and apple, all from the region, and so unlike
other gins in that they simply don’t have these natural resources. Think of it as a New World London Dry style. No these
elements are not specifically distinguishable but together they produce a
lively gin with a clean, pure expression. There are back notes of pepper spice,
juniper, menthol, and fresh mint. It deviates from heavy juniper gins instead
providing more zesty citrus, slightly sweet and a great sipper on its own. It’s
83 proof and runs about $35.
Since gin is colorless, why
not use the Nachtmann Highland Tumbler
in Reseda (that’s the green color) that is made of Bavarian machine-cut
un-leaded crystal. Sure, tumblers come in many styles but holding this glass is
nice to the touch, the grooves not so deep that it’s awkward in your hand. It’s
also not a heavy tumbler (some have such thick glass it’s like you’re doing
free weights). This is cool looking, with a soft rounded lip and it’s dishwasher
safe. Nachtmann started in 1834 producing glassware and today has an extensive
line of glassware, of which this tumbler is a nice addition to my bar set.
Retail for a single glass is $19.99.
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