The Botanist is an Islay Dry Gin distilled by Bruichladdich on the Scottish island of Islay. It combines nine classic gin botanicals, juniper, coriander, angelica and citrus peel among them, with 22 wild botanicals hand-foraged from the island itself, including mint, thyme and chamomile. The result leans herbal and green rather than purely juniper-forward, with a soft citrus lift running through it. It suits drinkers who want a gin with a real sense of place, not just a G&T mixer.
CHARACTER
Juniper: Soft backbone through the palate and finish
Lemon: Sweet citrus that opens the nose and runs through the palate
Mint: Wild-foraged coolness threaded through the aroma
Cinnamon: Warm spice deep in the finish
Fresh Herbs: Green, herbal freshness from the Islay-foraged botanicals
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Herbal freshness opens first, with juniper and sweet citrus, then mint, thyme and chamomile rise as the 22 Islay botanicals come through.
PALATE- Smooth and rounded, cool on entry then warming, with citrus freshness carrying the mellow, earthy layer of wild herbs and delicate florals.
FINISH- Relaxed and balanced, closing on cinnamon and soft juniper with a lingering trace of citrus.
