Twisted Nose

Twisted Nose Winchester Dry Gin: Winchester Distillery – 40%ABV

Botanicals: juniper, watercress, grapefruit zest, cassia, fennel, orris, angelica, lavender, coriander, liquorice

Garnish – pink grapefruit

This is a small batch gin with a local flavour; and that flavour is watercress, which has been cultivated near Winchester since Roman times when it was known as Nasturtium, or “twisted nose”.

On the nose it is spicy with tangy peppery notes from the watercress, nicely countered by the sweet herbs. 

Neat, juniper and the fresh taste of grapefruit are to the fore, followed by spice and subtle floral tones. Pepper slides in late. The finish is long with citrus lingering. 

Served with Fever Tree and garnished with a twist of pink grapefruit, a subtle herbal taste was discovered with the citrus and peppery watercress, making a very refreshing, clean drink.

The Winchester distillery also produce a Twisted Nose Vermouth to make a very accomplished “twisted” Martini!

An excellent craft London dry gin