On Day Twenty of Advent Gin, the return of flavoured Bathtub Gin, this time Grapefruit and Rosemary.
First sip: Wow, a strong astringent juniper-gin, but almost simultaneous waves of grapefruit and rosemary-led botanicals, a remarkable attack on three fronts.
Subsequent sips: Now that my palate is reoriented, I sense the grapefruit peel as the real leader here, accompanied by the juniper and botanicals. Rosemary and other herbs follow with a gentle floral finish.
I’m impressed. Bathtub Gin have done a fine job here. Despite my preference for straight-up gin, the Grapefruit and Rosemary proves a worthy gin-plus-flavours drink. Now, I am partial to the gin and grapefruit combination, but hitherto I’ve always mixed it myself. Bathtub has made a blend that I’d be ready to choose and serve guests.