The Botanist Islay Dry Gin Distiller’s Strength Gin
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The Botanist Islay Dry Gin, a brand of Rémy Cointreau Americas, unveiled Distiller’s Strength, an ultra-premium, high-strength gin crafted by the experts at Bruichladdich Distillery.
The release is distilled with The Botanist’s signature 22 hand-foraged, wild Islay botanicals at a new level of intensity: 50% ABV (100 proof). The result delivers bold flavor and sumptuous viscosity uniquely suited for experimentation behind the bar, the company says.
The liquid’s higher alcohol content increases the botanicals’ natural oils, exposing an intense, herbaceous freshness balanced by soft citrus, it notes. The enhanced aromatics allow the gin’s flavor to permeate through complex cocktails, but also make for an exceptionally robust Gin & Tonic, the company says. A higher ABV increases the liquid’s viscosity, providing a rich and luxurious mouthfeel ideal for spirit-forward cocktails such as a martini or Negroni, it adds.
“Experimentation is at the core of our distillery’s heritage, and The Botanist’s blend of 22 signature botanicals is no exception,” said Adam Hannett, head distiller at Bruichladdich Distillery, in a statement. “For this release, I was inspired by Bruichladdich Distillery’s long-practiced art of bottling whisky at 50% ABV. At this strength, flavorful oils from distillation are enhanced, the viscosity is richer, and it’s this richness that carries the flavors of the spirit.”
Nicolas Beckers, president and CEO of Rémy Cointreau Americas, added: “We are proud to introduce Distiller’s Strength in the U.S. It is an outstanding new liquid that demonstrates the expertise of our distillery and expands our range for The Botanist. Distiller's Strength is designed both for mixologists who want to explore distinctive cocktail creation with bold spirits as well as at-home consumption with more intense flavors in a classic gin & tonic or Negroni.”
The Botanist Distiller’s Strength is priced at $44.99 for a 750-ml bottle. It is available exclusively in the United States and can be found at retail and in the on-premise across the country.
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