First Impressions
Isle of Bute Heather adds wild purple flowers and pink grapefruit to the Argyll island base.
The Bottom Line
Isle of Bute Heather earns a 7 for Argyll moorland meets citrus gin.
Contemporary
Isle of Bute Heather Gin: Wild Purple Flowers and Pink Grapefruit From Argyll
Tasting Notes
Nose
Purple heather florals with pink grapefruit brightness — Argyll moorland meets citrus
Palate
Heather warmth with pink grapefruit zing — the island gin base providing botanical depth, bog myrtle adding Highland herbal character
Finish
Heather-grapefruit — Argyll's moorland in every sip
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Ash Carrington
Reviews EditorContemporary Gin, New Western, Asian Spirits, Craft Distilling
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