I don’t think the sun ever gets over the yardarm in midwinter in England, but it’s close enough o’clock for me to taste today’s Advent Gin (#9): Bathtub Gin Persian Lime & Orange Blossom. The claim identifies floral notes along with the named flavours; Margaret and I spotted the floral start right away, and I perceive the lime, and, *very* lightly, the orange. The lime and floral definitely linger; I fear the juniper is overshadowed, though not overwhelmed. On continued sipping, though, the juniper substrate stands up. The overall effect reminds me of the Cotswold Hedgerow: sturdy but gentle flavoured drink, well tuned to the gin underlying the additional flavouring but complementing, not treading over the juniper and herbs.
Well suited to a more-than-just-gin G&T (or neat), but I’d be cautious mixing. On the other hand, I’m frugal about mixers anyway. Very fine job…