Exeter Gin: Roman Heritage Botanicals — Basil, Marigold, and Tarragon Celebrating Isca Dumnoniorum
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Exeter Gin is a London Dry gin made by Exeter Gin in England. ABV: 44% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, basil, cinnamon, marigold, cardamom. Our expert rating is 8/10.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Bold aromas — excellent aromatic depth, stacks of fragrance, a big hit of juniper, oven-dried citrus peels adding concentrated brightness
Palate
Glossy and richly textured — juniper banging a deep bass drum, refreshing citrus layers, a kick of zesty spice from cardamom and cinnamon, basil and tarragon adding herbal Roman character, marigold providing floral warmth
Finish
Long and luxurious — juniper reverberating, citrus and spice persisting, the 44% providing authority without aggression
Expert Review
8/10Winner of Best Classic Gin at the Great British Food Awards — celebrating Exeter's Roman heritage as Isca Dumnoniorum with botanicals the Romans enjoyed: basil, cinnamon, marigold, and tarragon. Orange and grapefruit peels oven-dried before steeping. A robust 44% with compelling complexity.
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