3 SQ. MILES GIN - Review & Tasting Notes
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About 3 SQ. MILES GIN
Launched in November 2019, Cape Clear Island Distillery is Ireland's only offshore island distillery. Their flagship gin, 3 SQ. MILES, is distilled in a 200-litre still over the course of two days for each batch. Cape Clear Island is Ireland's most southerly inhabited island, located 8 miles off the south-west coast of County Cork. The island measures just 3 miles long and 1 mile wide and it is home to under 150 people. |
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The Gin Guide Review
3 SQ. MILES is a gin that is very fitting of its location and has a real sense of place. Alongside juniper, citrus and spice, the use of kelp brings a gentle aroma of sea air and on the palate there are delicate floral notes from the locally foraged fuchsia and honeysuckle. There core flavours are pleasingly traditional and the mouthfeel is smooth and full-bodied. The finish brings warming cassia, citrusy spice from coriander seeds, a peppery kick from cubeb and subtly sweet citrus. With tonic, some of the brighter, fresher and more floral notes are elevated on the nose and palate, resulting in a well-balanced and harmonised combination of classic gin botanicals with citrus, spice, coastal and floral notes. Citrus fruits make for ideal G&T garnish with 3 SQ. MILES and a Martini, Negroni or Bramble are ideal cocktail serves. - Paul Jackson, 2020 |
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Tasting Notes
NOSEJuniper, spice, citrus & aromas reminiscent of fresh sea air.
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PALATE
Smooth & full-bodied with juniper, citrus, warming spice & savoury notes.
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FINISH
Clean & lingering with coriander seeds, peppery cubeb & subtle sweetness.
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Serving Suggestions
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Meet the Makers
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"There are lots of gins currently on the market and it was crucial for us to achieve a distinctive and authentic gin, truly redolent of Cape Clear Island. Our team persevered with master gin maker Ruth Court over months to achieve this. After multiple trials we finally achieved a gin that we can all be very proud of." - Chris Mason, Co-Founder
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For more gins from Ireland, try Wild Atlantic Irish Gin, Echlinville Gin, Symphonia Gin and Jackford Gin.
For more gins featuring kelp or seaweed, try Arcturus Gin, Hills and Harbour Gin and St Giles Divers' Edition.
For more gins from Ireland, try Wild Atlantic Irish Gin, Echlinville Gin, Symphonia Gin and Jackford Gin.
For more gins featuring kelp or seaweed, try Arcturus Gin, Hills and Harbour Gin and St Giles Divers' Edition.
