Drink Review - Caorunn Scottish Gin

An unusual flavored, sophisticated and extremely pleasant gin. Great for Gin and Tonic and as a base for other gin-based cocktails. Gorgeous packaging and graphics. Every drinks cabinet should contain a bottle.

Caorunn Gin takes its name from the Rowan Berry - the botanical that forms the soul of the gin unlike many gins which are juniper based. Caorunn includes an organic blend of Coul Blush Apple, Heather, Bog Myrtle and Dandelion fused with six traditional gin botanicals.

I tasted the gin on its own and 1 to 3 parts Schweppes tonic and lime. With tonic some of the subtle notes of the gin were lost and so next time I will use less tonic and as Caorunn recommends with a slice of apple not lime.

Drunk on its own, the gin was crisp, dry and exceedingly well-balanced, rounded and soft yet still full-bodied.

The packaging of the gin is far too lovely to tuck away in a drinks cabinet. The bottle is a pleasing and unusual shape - the base of the bottle is five sided to represent the 5 botanicals in the blend - with graphics influenced by the Scottish Art Nouveau movement.

Tasting notes:

Caorunn is a dry and crisp, naturally balanced gin. It is perfectly clear with a fresh, floral citrus, slightly spicy, aromatic aroma, a lean crisp taste and a long lasting, refreshing crisp finish.

Celtic Botanicals

Caorunn Gin is infused with five Celtic botanicals, including the fabled Rowan Berry.

Traditional Botanicals

Caorunn Gin contains six traditional botanicals including Juniper Berries, Orange Peel and Coriander Seed.