First Impressions
Hernö Sloe Gin infuses organic sloe berries into their award-winning Dry Gin for three months, creating a ruby red spirit with the perfect balance between gentle sloe dryness and Hernö's signature floral freshness. Swedish precision applied to a quintessentially British tradition.
Tasting
The nose offers soft floral blackthorn with gentle vanilla sweetness, a touch of nuttiness and mellow woody notes. On the palate, jammy sweetness up front before gradually getting drier and tarter — the Hernö gin's floral character remaining visible beneath the sloe fruit. The finish shows balanced interplay between sweetness and dryness.
The Bottom Line
Hernö Sloe Gin earns an 8 for bringing Scandinavian elegance to sloe gin. The three-month maceration creates depth without excessive sweetness, and the lingonberry and meadowsweet from the base gin add complexity that British competitors lack. A beautiful expression from Sweden's most awarded gin distillery.
