Brecon Special Reserve Gin Review & Tasting Notes


About Brecon Special Reserve Gin
​Brecon Special Reserve Gin was launched in 2001 and was the first gin to be created by Penderyn Distillery, best know for its whiskey. The gin features barley spirit and water from Brecon Beacons National Park, as well as 10 largely traditional botanicals sourced from around the world. These include Chinese cassia bark, Sri Lankan liqourice and Italian orris root. In 2011, Brecon Special Reserve Gin was award the Gold 'Best in Class' award at the International Wine and Spirits Competition. 

The Gin Guide says...
Brecon Special Reserve Gin was created as a product for Penderyn Distillery to make and sell alongside their whiskey as it was maturing, and they have delivered a well balanced and flavourful gin that is a stand-out product in its own right. With a classic list of 10 botanicals sourced from around the world, it's a clearly juniper-led gin with spice balanced out nicely with citrus. Available for around £20, it's an extremely good value gin.
 
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information

Brecon Special Reserve Gin Information

ABV: 40%
Country: Wales
Distillery: Penderyn Distillery
Price Band: £20 - £25
Website: www.penderynstore.com
botanicals

Brecon Special Reserve Gin Botanicals

Botanicals: Juniper, lemon peel, orange peel, coriander seeds, angelica root, liqourice, cinnamon, orris root, cassia bark, nutmeg
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Key Flavours: Juniper
tasting notes

Brecon Special Reserve Gin Tasting Notes

Nose: Complex, with juniper & earthy notes
Palate: Warm & spiced, with juniper & citrus
Finish: Long, with cinnamon & juniper
garnish & serving suggestions

Brecon Special Reserve Garnish

Garnish / Perfect Serve: Lime Zest or Lemon
Serving Suggestions: Gin & Tonic