First Impressions
Buss No.509 is a Belgian spirits company producing a collection of flavoured gins, each showcasing a different botanical theme. The Apple expression features crisp Granny Smith apple and delicate apple blossom alongside classic gin botanicals.
Tasting
Apple, apple blossom, juniper, and spice. The nose is crisp apple with blossom florals. On the palate at 40%, tart Granny Smith with apple blossom sweetness and cardamom warmth. The finish is apple tartness with floral persistence.
The Bottom Line
Buss No.509 Apple earns a 6 — a competent apple gin where the Granny Smith tartness prevents cloying sweetness. At £43, premium pricing for a Belgian flavoured gin.
