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The town of Veliki, Preslav is the site of an important historical/archaeological region of the nation of Bulgaria. In fact, just down the road was the first capital of the Bulgarian state. Veliki, Bulgaria was the location of a fortress constructed over 1000 years ago under the rule of Knyaz Boris the first. An important cultural center of the early Bulgarian nation, Preslav has a heritage that spans the entire existence of Bulgaria.
Like the other entries in the Origin series, juniper berries from Veliki, Bulgaria are cold/vacuum distilled in order to preserve as much of their aromatic oils of the source juniper.
This is the companion piece to the Origin: Bulgaria with botanicals.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Bright and almost night and day when compared with other entries in the series. Floral and bright. It almost reminds me of the taste of Hendrick’s gin. As if you don’t need the rose for the flavor of that gin. Just grab some juniper from Bulgaria.
Flavor: Again— bright and junipery with floral facets. This gin alone shows that juniper has complexity that goes beyond terpenic and piney notes.
Finish: Crisp, with juniper and moderate warmth
Overall, Veliki, Bulgaria
What a difference provenance makes. Bright and floral, radically different and that’s just from the juniper. Recommended, if you buy one Origin Series Gin as a comparison point, be sure to include this one. It will surprise you.