First Impressions
Lyme Bay Pink Grapefruit adds the fruit post-distillation — a deliberate choice that retains pink grapefruit's strong, slightly bitter character that distillation would soften. The result bursts with citrus alongside orange peel, lime and the elderflower for which Lyme Bay is renowned.
Tasting
The nose is absolutely bursting with citrus — soft grapefruit and juniper with subtle sweetness. On the palate, citrus blossom and sugared peels balanced by savoury sea spray hints, heavy on citrus with juniper pushing through. The finish carries oily juniper with lingering grapefruit flesh.
The Bottom Line
Lyme Bay Pink Grapefruit earns a 7 for a citrus gin where the post-distillation addition preserves genuine grapefruit bitterness. The winery's experience with fruit shows in the handling, and the slightly bitter character sets it apart from sweeter competitors. Best with light tonic to let the grapefruit shine.
