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Review: Beatties Farm Crafted Cranberry Blood Orange Gin

Posted by Arctic Wolf on November 3, 2023

Beatties Farm Crafted Cranberry Blood Orange Gin is produced by Beattie’s Farms & Distillers in Alliston, Ontario Canada. Although the distillery is a more recent addition, the farm has has been in the family for five generations. It began with great-grandfather Roland Beattie, who immigrated from Scotland in 1876. He instilled the core values the family business lives by to this day:

“Work hard, love what you do and give back to your community.”

Today, Beattie’s Farms & Distillers is led by Ken Beattie and his team of family, farmers and distillery staff. They have one ambition and that is to make what they believe is the world’s best tasting spirits. 

The Cranberry Blood Orange Gin (like all of Beattie’s spirits) is produced from a base of potato spirit from  potatoes grown, peeled, mashed and distilled from their very own farm. This is a flavoured gin which of course features the combination of Cranberries and Blood Oranges.  I am looking forward to sampling the flavoured version which I understand is intended as a holiday offering.

Here is a link to my full review:

Review: Beatties Cranberry Blood Orange Gin

“… The flavoured gin is well balanced with the fruity aspect of the spirit leading the parade, and the juniper and gin botanicals playing a strong supporting role. Although sweetness was implied on the nose, I am glad that it is quite restrained as I sip. The balance appears to be about right …”

Please enjoy my review which includes a nice cocktail suggestion for your enjoyment!

Chimo!

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Review: Hendrick’s Orbium Gin

Posted by Arctic Wolf on October 5, 2023

Hendrick’s Gin is produced in Scotland, in the village of Girvin, Ayrshire by William Grant & Sons (who are perhaps better known for their whisky distillations than their gin).  It is made small batches using two unusual stills, a copper Bennett Still which has been dated to 1860, and a Carter-Head still made in 1948. These stills each serve a different purpose, but together they create a unique gin spirit which is infused with cucumber and rose petals.

Hendrick’s Orbium Gin is one of the new peculiar Limited Edition spirits in the Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosity lineup which has recently arrived in Canada sporting odd names like Flora Adora, Neptunia, Lunar and in this case Orbium Gin.

Orbium Gin was created by their Master Distiller Lesley Gracie, and released as a Limited Edition in 2019. According to the promotional materials the new Orbium is:

Henndrick’s Gin reimagined with additional extracts of Quinine, Wormwood and Lotus Blossom. Deeply and dazzlingly complex, Orbium combines surprising sweetness with a distinct lingering finish that spirals from zesty to floral, moving onto an altogether unexpected alluringly bitter climax.

Here is a link to my recently published review of the peculiar spirit:

Review: Hendrick’s Orbium Gin

“… The nose is a contrast of personalities. On one hand we notice immediately the floral impact of rose petals and Lotus Blossom, and then on the other hand we notice the herbal thrust of anise, wormwood, and quinine. Juniper is left lost somewhere in the middle of the schizophrenic personality of the gin …”

Enjoy the review which concludes my series of reviews of spirits in the Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosity lineup which has recently arrived in Canada.

Chimo!

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Review: Hendrick’s Lunar Gin

Posted by Arctic Wolf on September 21, 2023

The people who make Hendrick’s Gin pride themselves on being just a little quirky, and perhaps a bit eccentric. Their offbeat website revels in the odd and the peculiar and tries to convince all who peruse the site that Hendrick’s Gin is special exactly because of the things which make it odd and peculiar.

Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is one of the new peculiar Limited Edition spirits in the Hendrick’s Cabinet of Curiosity lineup which has recently arrived in Canada sporting odd names like Flora Adora, Neptunia, Orbium and in this case Lunar Gin.

According to the promotional materials:

HENDRICK’S LUNAR GIN is deeply floral and richly aromatic. It is an intriguing combination of the refreshing and the warm, designed to be shared and savoured on an evening as the sun goes down and the moon charges the sky.

Here is a link to my review and tasting notes for the Lunar Gin:

Review: Hendrick’s Lunar Gin

“… Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is a bit of a floral bomb. It kind of reminds me of a potpourri bath mix with firm floral scents of roses, pansies, chamomile, blue iris, and touches of lemon balm. I maybe notice some juniper in the background, but it is definitely hiding …”

Please enjoy my review of the Lunar Gin and stay tuned for the upcoming review of Orbium (in a few weeks). Chimo!!

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Review: Beatties Navy Strength Gin

Posted by Arctic Wolf on September 7, 2023

Beatties Navy Strength Gin is produced by Beattie’s Farms & Distillers. Although the distillery is a more recent addition, the farm has has been in the family for five generations. It began with great-grandfather Roland Beattie, who immigrated from Scotland in 1876. He instilled the core values the family business lives by to this day:

“Work hard, love what you do and give back to your community.”

Today, Beattie’s Farms & Distillers is led by Ken Beattie and his team of family, farmers and distillery staff. They have one ambition and that is to make what they believe is the world’s best tasting spirits. 

The Navy Gin (like all of Beattie’s spirits) is produced from a base of potato spirit from  potatoes grown, peeled, mashed and distilled from their very own farm. The actual mix of botanicals is not known by me; but what I do know is that the Potato vodka produced by Beatties is one of the very best I have ever tasted (see here). So I was looking forward to sampling Beatties Navy Strength Gin which has been bottled at 45 % alcohol by volume.

Here is a link to my full review of the Navy Strength Gin:

Review: Beatties Navy Strength Gin

“… Juniper leads out as it should; following in lockstep are aromas of licorice/anise, cardamon and bright citrus smells of orange and lemon. There is a light effervescence (probably a result of the higher alcohol content) which brings hints of mint and ginger into the breezes above the glass as well …”

Please enjoy the review which conclude with a most refreshing cocktail suggestion, the Lime Fizz.

Chimo!

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Review: Sheringham Raincoast Gin

Posted by Arctic Wolf on July 20, 2023

Sheringham Distillery is located in Sooke B.C., a locale which overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Southern Vancouver Island. The name ‘Sheringham” is an homage to the name original name given to the area in 1846. When the first postal service arrived and the first Post Office was built, the name Sheringham was shortened to ‘Shirley’ so that it would fit properly on the postage stamp. (The Distillery was originally located at Shirley B.C which is about 20 minutes north of Sooke.)

The distillery produces a number of gins, two of which I have already reviewed,  Sheringham Seaside Gin which is a traditional juniper forward gin with a unique Island twist. They also produce the Beacon Gin (formerly Kazuki Gin) which brings an oriental flair to the Sheringham style.

Sheringham Raincoast Gin is one of their newer offerings said to be inspired by the fresh rainfall that feeds the lush temperate rainforest and is expressed through coastal botanicals, traditional juniper, and citrus. It is meant to be an approachable gin which presents presents impressions of the west coast through notes of nettle and oakmoss.

Here is a link to my recently published review:

Review: Sheringham Raincoast Gin

“… Juniper and citrus jump out of the glass giving me an impression of a classic juniper forward gin with a lively brightness that is very appealing. Rich mossy notes follow giving the gin a nice earthy undertone. Hints of chlorophyll are implied whether from the impression of green oakmoss or as a side effect of the nettles is hard to say …”

Please enjoy my review and stay tuned for more gin reviews as the summer continues.

Chimo!

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