Cygnet 77 Cask-Aged Welsh Dry Gin: Manuka Honey and 22 Botanicals Rested 55 Weeks in Welsh Whisky Barrels

Item: Cygnet 77 Cask-Aged Welsh Dry Gin: Manuka Honey and 22 Botanicals Rested 55 Weeks in Welsh Whisky Barrels
Rating: 8
Author: Ash Carrington

Ash Carrington November 25, 2025 1 views

8 /10

EDITOR

Distillery: Cygnet Distillery
Type: Barrel-Aged
ABV: 44% ABV
Price: £129.00
Botanicals: juniper, Manuka honey, bee pollen, chamomile, heather, rose petal, hibiscus, calendula, lemon balm, pink grapefruit, cardamom, sea salt, peppercorn, cassia bark

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Refined floral bouquet — blooming meadows, fresh blossom, the 55 weeks of Welsh whisky barrel ageing adding warm depth, Manuka honey sweetness emerging

Palate

Bold juniper complemented by gentle chamomile — caramelised Manuka honey essence, the Welsh whisky barrels adding subtle woody character, silky-smooth texture, full-bodied indulgence, the 22 botanicals creating layers of flavour from floral to honey to wood

Finish

Silky smooth — lingering Manuka honey sweetness, the Welsh whisky barrel's warmth, truly indulgent sipping experience, the longest finish of any gin reviewed

First Impressions

Cygnet 77 — co-founded by classical singer Katherine Jenkins OBE — rests 22 botanicals with additional Manuka honey for 55 weeks in ex-Welsh whisky barrels. The botanicals include chamomile, heather, rose petals, hibiscus, calendula, bee pollen, and sea salt. Launched exclusively at Harrods at £129.

Tasting

Twenty-two botanicals with Manuka honey, 55 weeks in Welsh whisky barrels. Refined floral nose. Bold juniper palate with caramelised honey and woody character. Silky honey finish.

The Bottom Line

Cygnet 77 earns an 8 — the 55-week ageing, Manuka honey, and 22 botanicals create an ultra-premium sipping gin of genuine luxury. At £129, this is a special-occasion spirit that justifies its Harrods launch.