Flavor Profile
Young’s Wine and Spirits describes Canarby’s Gin as: “A very good inexpensive domestic gin. A worthy choice when on a tight budget.” There’s not many surprises here as this gin is designed to be an inexpensive option at the lowest price point possible.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: There’s a faint hint of juniper, but not much else. There’s not even a strong scent indicating that this is alcohol from the outset.
Flavor: It tastes rather weak bodied. Almost Watery in quality. It tastes of juniper has a faint spicy heat, probably not spicy enough to be the classic “burning pine” sensation.
Finish: Harsh, and somewhat hotter than expected, with some flat metallic notes. The astringency lasts for a fairly long time.
Tasted in January 2012
Cocktails and suggested serves
Carnaby’s Gin was passable in a gin and juice— But it took something like a strong juice flavor to cover up the off-notes.
It’s a challenging mixer, and even at its price point, there are better options available to bartenders.
Overall, Carnaby’s Gin
If you don’t want to spend a lot, there’s better options out there in its price range.
Nice write-up! Reminds me of my experience with Pinnacle gin, which is a bit more expensive. I think gin is probably the best value in the entire spirit world considering you can get a quality London Dry Gin for $13/750mL. Aloha
I do agree. I think its rather remarkable that gin is a liquor for which the classic style has become associated with “cheapness.” I can’t think of any other liquor for which the biggest names, oldest distilleries and the most known brands are selling their product at a comparable price point to Seagram’s.