The Botanist
Islay Dry Gin
Gin from Scotland
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
The Botanist is a premium dry gin produced by Bruichladdich Distillery, located on the Scottish island of Islay. The brand emphasizes a strong connection to its geographic and cultural roots, utilizing local botanicals foraged from the island to create a distinctive and complex flavor profile. Distilled using a unique Lomond still named "Ugly Betty," The Botanist includes 22 hand-foraged local botanicals which contribute to its aromatic and flavor complexity.
The Botanist Dry Gin is a distinctive Islay dry gin crafted by Bruichladdich Distillery, renowned for its Scotch whisky. Launched in 2010, this gin is made using 22 hand-foraged local botanicals from the Isle of Islay, Scotland, which include rare flowers, herbs, and peels, along with nine traditional gin botanicals. This unique composition gives The Botanist a highly complex and floral flavor profile.
Nose:
The Botanist features a rich and mellow aroma of juniper, complemented by multiple layers of floral, herbaceous, and citrus notes. You might detect hints of mint, thyme, and fresh flowers, creating a refreshing and vibrant bouquet.
Palate:
It presents a beautifully balanced taste with a core of sweet and earthy flavors, enriched by the herbal freshness that mirrors the gin's botanical variety. Users can expect a complex interplay of sweetness and botanical sharpness, with elements of citrus and mint.
Finish:
The gin concludes with a clean and lingering finish, where the mint and floral components are particularly pronounced, alongside a subtle herbal bitterness.