caorunn dry gin highland strength

Caorunn Highland Strength Gin is a bolder expression of the original Caorunn Dry Gin, bottled at a higher 54% ABV. It retains the same unique blend of eleven botanicals, including the five locally foraged Celtic botanicals from the Scottish Highlands:   

• Rowan Berry: Provides a slightly bitter and piquant note.
• Heather: Adds a soft, sweet, and slightly resinous aroma with honeyed undertones.
• Coul Blush Apple: Contributes a sweet and aromatic fruitiness.   
• Dandelion: Offers a unique aromatic freshness.   
• Bog Myrtle: Lends a subtle sweet and earthy aroma.

These are combined with six traditional gin botanicals:

Juniper

Lemon Peel   

Coriander Seed   

Cassia Bark   

Orange Peel   

Angelica Root

Tasting Notes:

• Aroma: The aroma is described as almost minty fresh, with the juniper balanced by fragrant and herbal notes.   
• Palate: On the palate, it's peppery and fruity, with a distinct blast of juniper and underlying herbaceousness with pleasing green notes.   
• Finish: It has a luxurious mouthfeel and a lingering finish. Some describe it as having a fresh grassiness and a touch of dried herbs.   

Overall Impression:

Caorunn Highland Strength is designed to be a more intense and flavorful gin, with the higher ABV amplifying the botanical notes. It's often recommended for cocktails as the bolder flavor stands up well to mixers. The higher strength also brings out a stronger juniper character and herbaceous notes compared to the classic Caorunn Dry Gin.