First Impressions
Solway Turkish Delight Gin captures the flavour of the Eastern confection in gin form — rose petals, geranium, and rosewater creating the unmistakable Turkish Delight character alongside juniper and black pepper from the London Dry base.
Tasting
The nose is a sweet, perfumed bouquet. On the palate, it is unmistakably a rose-scented explosion, with fresh rose and tangy orange paired with spicy juniper and cracked black pepper. The finish is delicate and delicious with a mouthwatering sweet aftertaste. The botanicals — rose petals, geranium, and rosewater — work together to create a genuine Turkish Delight experience.
The Bottom Line
Solway Turkish Delight earns a 6.5 for convincingly recreating the Eastern confection in gin form. The rose character is genuine, the black pepper provides gin backbone, and the orange adds tang. At around £34, serve with rose lemonade and garnish with raspberries, rose petals, or edible flowers.
