Botanicals from Réunion Island bring tropical notes of pineapple & mango, complementing peppery spice. 43% Vibrant and refreshing with notes of red berries, lemon sorbet, summer pudding, and Cornish wildflower. 38% A complex and well-balanced flavours of rhubarb and summer berries followed by botanical undertones of primrose, rosehip and green tea. 40%

A cloud of strawberry cotton candy sweetness, balanced with earthy juniper, delicate rose and angelica finish. 43%Floral, smooth and well-rounded gin, with fruity grape notes, a hint of sweet liquorice, orange and coriander. 44% The Copeland Gin bottle promises a gin “cut by the ocean, inspired by history”. That comes through loud and strong on the label as you can see above, and that maritime influence continues through the botanical list. There are 12 botanicals in total, including cubeb berries, lemon peel and flora from local islands including sea pink maritima. Navel orange peel is added too.

The one that got away! After trying 8 out of these 9 gins I didn’t manage to complete my taste tour of Northern Irish Gin by finding any Belfast Artisan Gin. Produced using a base of barley & corn, heavy lemon flavours are balanced by pepper & pine, with a touch of fruit sweetness. 47%

Dunville’s VR 18 Port Mourant Rum Finish Single Malt

Awarded World’s Best Gin 2019 at the World Gin Awards, sweet & juicy with notes of red berry & a hint of mint & fennel. 42.5%