Old Islandia Gin - Review & Tasting Notes

About Old Islandia Gin

• Distillery: Volcanic Drinks, Reykjavik (Iceland)
• ​ABV: 40% (Base Spirit: Wheat)
• Price Band: £30 - £35
• Botanicals: Including juniper, ginger, coriander seeds, angelica root

Launched in 2010, Old Islandia Gin was created by Master Distiller Ragnar Tryggvason who has been distilling spirits in Iceland and Russia since 1953. Made with pure Icelandic water, Old Islandia is distilled in a pot still and bottled at the Volcanic Drinks Distillery in Reykjavik.
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• Buy online at Icelandic Drinks

Old Islandia Gin
​Tasting Notes

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NOSE

Juniper & earthy roots
​& spice

PALATE

Dry & earthy,
with juniper & ginger

FINISH

Dry & lingering,
with juniper & spice

Serving Suggestion

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• Serving Suggestion: Gin & Tonic or with Ginger Ale
• G&T Garnish: Lemon peel

MEET THE MAKER

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"The gin is continuously distilled 7 times and blended with natural Icelandic water, which gives it the purity and unique taste. The main botanical is juniper berries and the end result in our mind is a smooth, tasty gin." 
​- Alfred Palsson, CEO of Volcanic Drinks ​

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For another gin from Iceland try Icelandic Eagle Gin, and for a gin that also features Icelandic glacial water try Martin Miller's Gin.

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