First Impressions
Black Lodge Potions continues its bold botanical approach with Stinging Nettle & Honey Gin — the sting is eliminated in distillation, but the grassy, herbaceous character of the nettles survives alongside the natural sweetness of honey.
Tasting
The nose is sweet vanilla with grassy herbaceous notes and piney juniper. On the palate, herby woody flavours meet citrus, earthy vanilla, and honeysuckle — the nettle grassiness balanced by honey sweetness. The finish is complex, lingering, and dry with juniper elements revealing depth.
The Bottom Line
Black Lodge Stinging Nettle & Honey earns a 7 for turning two unlikely botanical neighbours into a gin of genuine character. The nettle-honey combination works — grassy and sweet, herbaceous and comforting. At around £38, gothic herbalism from Black Lodge.
