Botanist Tasting Notes V5.indd 1 04/06/2019 15:04 “WHEN DISTILLING THE BOTANIST, WE ARE CREATING SOMETHING MORE THAN A DRINK. THE BOTANIST IS A REPRESENTATION OF THE PLACE WE ARE FROM. IT’S A WAY OF COMMUNICATING OUR PLACE IN THE WORLD AND OUR LOVE FOR IT. DISTILLING IS A WAY OF LIFE AND FOR ME, IT IS A WAY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE WORLD. WE USE THE ART OF DISTILLATION AND A CONNECTION TO THE LAND, OUR HOME, TO CREATE A WONDERFUL SPIRIT THAT SPEAKS OF THE PLACE IT IS FROM.” 01. BODY 04. FINISH Satin smooth; it glides across the palate. The Relaxed and balanced. Water mint, hawthorn, viscosity of the liquid is exceptional. wood sage, sweet cicely, cinnamon, citrus, soft juniper – a harmonious combination held together with a gentle, satin soft texture. The viscosity from an achingly slow distillation brings out the delicate 02. NOSE essence of Islay, expressing a different balance Immediately a bouquet of herbal freshness, juniper of flavour, a different combination of botanicals, and sweet citrus come to the fore. Allow a little upon every taste. time to open and the sweet, spicy and earthy notes of cassia and coriander set a base for the delicate complexity of the Islay 22. The scent of Islay botanicals gently rises, winding their wild aromas of mint, thyme, sweet gale, gorse, camomile – a green freshness – through the heart of The Botanist. ADAM HANNETT HEAD DISTILLER 03. TASTE BRUICHLADDICH DISTILLERY Rich and mellow, cool on entry then warming across the palate, stimulating the taste buds with a round mouthfeel and citrus freshness. The balance and complexity are distinctive. With sweet and earthy notes combining with delicate floral and herbal notes of the Islay 22. Each sip reveals deeper layers and more complex combinations of delicate flavours. This complexity and versatility perfectly suit a creative foraged serve of you own. © 2019 BRUICHLADDICH DISTILLERY CO. LIMITED. THE BOTANIST DRY GIN, 46% alc./vol. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. Botanist Tasting Notes V5.indd 2 04/06/2019 15:04.