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Scapegrace Classic Dry Gin is a London Dry gin made by Scapegrace Distillery in New Zealand. ABV: 42.2% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, coriander, angelica, orange peel, lemon peel. Our expert rating is 8/10.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Soft juniper greets immediately — subtle hints of nutmeg and lemon zest lend roundness, clean and clear with a balanced classic-style profile
Palate
Soft initial entry radiating warmth towards the finish — orange, lemon and mild pepperiness give way to juniper with pine and green facets mid-palate, complex earthy warmth from spices
Finish
Bracing and astringent, drying into peppery warmth — mellow almond softens the close
Expert Review
8/10New Zealand's award-winning London Dry — twelve botanicals distilled in a 19th-century John Dore whisky still with Southern Alps water. Best London Dry at the 2018 International Spirits Awards.
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