Description

The Botanist Islay Cask Aged Gin is a particularly refined interpretation of the multi-award-winning The Botanist Dry Gin, produced at the renowned Bruichladdich Distillery on the Scottish island of Islay. This exclusive bottling is based on the classic recipe with 22 wild-collected botanicals from Islay, but is then matured in carefully selected oak casks that were previously used for Islay whisky. This cask maturation creates a barrel-aged distilled gin that combines complex depth with floral freshness and herbal flavours.

With an alcohol content of 46% vol., this cask-aged gin is powerful, warm and perfectly balanced. The maturation in wooden barrels adds new layers to the floral and spicy character of Botanist Gin – including fine vanilla and caramel notes, gentle wood spice and a hint of smoky Islay elegance, without masking the clear juniper core.

Tasting NoteColour: Delicate gold.

Nose: Floral freshness with lemon zest, thyme, vanilla, light wood smoke and dry herbs.

Flavour: Soft and expressive with juniper, dried flowers, oak spice, light caramel sweetness and subtle wood structure.

Finish: Langs and harmonious with warm cask notes, botanical clarity and a subtle hint of salt and smoke.

The Botanist Cask Aged Gin is ideal for enjoying neat at room temperature – similar to a whisky or rum. Alternatively, it can be elegantly used in cocktails with a barrel character, such as a barrel-aged Negroni, a gin old fashioned or a smoky Martini with grapefruit zest.