Assertive and floral with wisps of tangerine, white pepper, licorice, and roasted thyme. The palate steers more classical, with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, green herbs, and a spicy, almost jalapeno kick that lingers on the finish. A fantastic gin. - 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Tried and True Award). April/2018
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Fifty Pounds Gin London Dry 750ml
Rated 92 by Ultimate Beverage Challenge
Assertive and floral with wisps of tangerine, white pepper, licorice, and roasted thyme. The palate steers more classical, with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, green herbs, and a spicy, almost jalapeno kick that lingers on the finish. A fantastic gin. - 2018 Ultimate Spirits Challenge (Tried and True Award). April/2018
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The nose of Fifty Pounds Gin is lemon, lime, juniper, and very classic in character. Just a tinge of sweetness and creamy lemon as well. The nose is markedly lighter and clearer then the palate.
Dry Juniper on the tip of the tongue, followed by lemon, coriander and angelica. The palate is clean and focused, with juniper and lime zest holding court until a long astringent finish with a slight hint of anise cookie in the background. Quite long finish.
Overall, it’s only mildly flavored, but clean and classic throughout. It’s quintessentially an easy going classic style gin; understated but refined throughout. Nice balance with no surprises.
