Copperhead Gin: A Belgian Pharmacist's Tribute to the Alchemist Who Sought the Elixir of Life
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Copperhead Gin is a London Dry gin made by Copperhead Distillery in Belgium. ABV: 40% ABV. Key botanicals include juniper, cardamom, orange peel, angelica, coriander. Our expert rating is 7/10.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Sweetness with plenty of citrus — familiar juniper paired with fresh citrus peel and delicate herbal touches, subtle warmth of spice without heaviness, lively and inviting
Palate
Citrus and cardamom standing out — crisp entry with citrus lift, midpalate developing into gentle herbaceous layers and light spice, juniper central yet not overpowering, balance toward clarity of flavour, clean and readable
Finish
Mostly dry and slightly resinous — pine, lemon zest and faint peppery warmth fading gracefully, juniper lasting cleanly, angelica root providing earthy depth, the pharmacist's precision evident in the composed conclusion
Expert Review
7/10Created by Yvan Vindevogel, a Belgian pharmacist who wanted to hark back to gin's medicinal history. Named after the fictional Mr. Copperhead, an alchemist searching for the elixir of life. Just five botanicals — juniper, cardamom, orange peel, angelica and coriander — distilled with the precision of a pharmaceutical chemist. Clean, balanced and clear on the palate. Proof that five well-chosen botanicals can outperform fifteen mediocre ones.
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