Jawbox Small Batch Irish Gin (70cl , 43%)
Jawbox Irish gin is generally reviewed as a classic dry gin with a strong juniper and citrus forward flavor, balanced with notes of spice like cardamom and coriander. Many reviewers praise its smooth, sip-able quality, even when bottled at a higher strength like the 43% ABV version, and highlight that it works well both in cocktails and with a simple ginger ale mixer instead of tonic.
Flavor profile
- Nose: Juniper and pine are prominent, balanced by citrus.
- Palate: Features classic gin botanicals. You’ll taste juniper and citrus, with a developing peppery spice from cardamom, coriander, and other botanicals like Grains of Paradise.
- Finish: A spicy and lingering finish with juniper, pine, and hints of black licorice is often noted.
Key highlights
- Smoothness: Despite its classic strength and botanical complexity, many find the gin remarkably smooth.
- Versatility: It’s praised for being a classic dry gin that works well in a variety of cocktails, from a simple G&T to more complex drinks.
- Unique serving suggestion: Many reviews point out that Jawbox suggests serving with ginger ale instead of tonic, a combination that is often highlighted as particularly delicious.
Other details
- Key botanical: The gin is made with local Belfast Black Mountain heather, which gives it a unique regional touch.
- Distillation: It uses a “Belfast Cut” process, where the head and tail of the distillation are removed, leaving only the high-quality heart of the spirit.
Jawbox Gin comes to us from the Ards Peninsula, on the north-east coast of Northern Ireland. This small batch gin is made with a combination of 11 botanicals, including juniper, lemon, cubeb, angelica, coriander, cassia, orris root, grains of paradise, cardamom, liquorice root and Black Mountain heather. The distillers recommend trying this with ginger ale and a squeeze of lime.
| Weight | 2,2 kg |
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