First Impressions
Whitley Neill Aloe & Cucumber brings the African botanical theme of the Original — using South African Karoo-Aloe alongside fresh cucumber. The combination creates a gin that is green, fresh, and cooling — the aloe's subtle sweetness pairing with cucumber's crisp character.
Tasting
The nose is fresh and green — earthy cucumber, grass, and herbs. On the palate, juniper leads with fresh melon and cucumber earthiness, the aloe's subtle sweetness creating layered complexity with cucumber's cooling notes. Coriander and citrus peel add the gin foundation. The finish carries a hint of green apple — clean and refreshing.
The Bottom Line
Whitley Neill Aloe & Cucumber earns a 7 for an African-inspired combination that is genuinely refreshing. The Karoo-Aloe adds a sweetness quite unlike conventional fruit gins, and the cucumber provides spa-like freshness. At around £22, the most refreshing expression in the Whitley Neill range.
