First Impressions
Riverside Spirits began when Cheshire jam-maker Christine traded preserves for liqueurs in 2014. The Cucumber Gin Liqueur showcases her understanding of natural ingredients — delicately aromatic and refreshing with genuine cucumber character.
Tasting
The nose shows bright sweet cucumber with gin botanicals. On the palate, fresh cucumber sweetness — refreshing and clean. The finish is crisp with lingering cucumber.
The Bottom Line
Riverside Cucumber earns a 6 as a refreshing gin liqueur from a producer who understands natural flavours. The preserve-making heritage shows in the fruit handling. At 20%, it is a liqueur rather than a full gin, best over ice or with tonic.
