Flavor Profile
Inverroche Classic Gin is made at Inverroche Distillery in South Africa using a unique method where botanicals, including fynbos harvested from the Cape Floral Kingdom, are layered in steam baskets and infused by vapor during distillation. This gin, which uses a base spirit derived from sugar cane, is crafted to highlight the distinctive qualities of local flora.
Tasting notes
Aroma: Green, like shiny verdant leaves in a garden after a summer rain. Slightly musky florals dance around the green heart, with hints of rose and orange.
Flavor: Complex with green, waxy juniper laying a fresh, but not coniferous foundation. Notes of green tea leaves, become even more green and garden-like on mid-palate. You’ll get notes of banana leaf, rose petals, heather and clover. Slight hints of bitter orange zest and a glow of citrus lends depth, but stays firmly in the background.
Finish: Green and herbaceous, like wet leaves— the finish is heady with that verdant garden note that was present throughout.
Cocktails and suggested serves
Verdant and green like a summer day, Inverroche Classic Gin can amplify it’s floral side with floral pairings. Try it mixed with a lavender infused lemonade. Or pair it simply with Lillet Blanc in a gin spritz.
It’s not only for summer cocktails; however, those pairings serve to celebrate the verdant, garden notes of the gin.
Overall, Inverroche Classic Gin
A contemporary, herbal-forward gin that leans heavy into the “green” side of the Fynbos. It is a somewhat challenging mixer, as its flavor leans away from the traditional– it’s not a Gordon’s or Tanqueray replacement. But chances are, that’s not what you were looking for when you bought this gin.
Mix with awareness of its unique flavor, and don’t expect it to be a classic London Dry.
If you’re looking for an herbal gin that tells a novel story about distant plants, Invrroche Gin is worth seeking out.
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