Porters Gin, 70 cl

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Gin has a pine taste from the juniper berries, which are its signature ingredient. However, the prominence of the pine taste varies depending on the style of gin and the botanicals that are added during distillation. Fruity, aromatic gins are smoother and sweeter than a classic dry gin.

In our research, we found that bartenders adore the herbaceous and delicately floral Fords Gin. Drinking on a budget? Bombay Sapphire Gin may cost less than other bottles—but it sure doesn't taste like it. What to Look for in Gin Style Linden Pride, co-owner of Dante NYC, notes it is particularly excellent in a martini. “Preferred as a 50/50 martini, Fords Gin has the bright citrus notes, and mild juniper palate that gives this gin the strength to be easily distinguished in a martini, whilst having the nuances to balance with the fragrance of the vermouth." For a martini, I like Monkey 47,” describes Spencer Elliott of Bounce Sporting Club in New York City. “A gin that might hit your wallet a bit more than the others but delivers just as much. Rich and smooth this gin pairs excellently with a bit of vermouth." The pleasant mouthfeel and delightful Neroli buoyed floral palate work well for a very contemporary Martini. Overall, Porter’s Tropical Old Tom Gin

Modern Classic Gin

Other celebrations commemorating the special occasion throughout the year include a host of 525 themed events, an ambitious campaign to recognise 525 exceptional university alumni, the introduction of the 525 Bursary Fund, and now the launch of a local gin. Porter’s Tropical Old Tom Gin is a nicely made gin that retains some beautiful, delicate flavors from delicate ingredients. It’s a fun contemporary style gin that is better considered a contemporary dry gin than an Old Tom. If you’re going to make the classic Italian drink — supposedly created in 1919 at Caffe Casoni in Florence — it makes sense to match the drink with an extra Italian gin . Portofino Gin uses botanicals grown on the hills surrounding the seaside town of Portofino in the North West of the country. It’s juniper and citrus forward, slightly bitter and floral, with bright notes of grapefruit and rose petals. All facts which make this gin excellent in a martini, but those citrus notes lend itself particularly well to a martini and adds a brightness to the gin-heavy negroni. While many of your favorite gins likely come from England, America’s distilling scene is having a gin moment. Homegrown producers are re-envisioning London dry and Old Tom gin with an American lean, highlighting locally sourced, all-American botanicals. Case in point: Gray Whale Gin, a California-based gin brand that sources ingredients from the West Coast, including Baja limes, Sonoma fir, wild-foraged sea kelp from the shores of Mendocino, and almonds from Central California.

Made with Italian juniper berries and orris root, Spanish almonds and lemons, grains of paradise from West Africa, and Chinese licorice, Bombay Sapphire is the product of a 1761 gin distillery founded by Thomas Dakin in Warrington, England. The London Dry Gin, spotted easily because of its distinct, bright blue bottle, is aromatic and crisp, and holds up delightfully in a martini. That being said, mixed the tropical fruit notes come through nicely. It’s a great pairing for nearly all mixers: Gin and Soda, Gin and Tonic or Gin and Lemonade. The fruit is a nice addition and certainly star a bit above the juniper. Ben Iravani said: “We met while studying at the university in 2003 and have so many happy memories of our time at Aberdeen, so we are delighted to work with them and to be able to help provide support to students by contributing to the 525 Bursary Fund. Porter’s Tropical Old Tom Gin is distilled using a low-temperature distillation on a rotary evaporator. This distillation technique is often referred to as “cold distillation” or “vacuum distillation.” The increased pressure reduces the temperatures needed to distill— and is ideal for gins which work with delicate ingredients, like white tea for example, where heat would degrade their flavor. Each botanical is distilled individually and then blended.There are four main styles of gin. London dry gin is very dry with a strong juniper taste. Plymouth Gin is fruity and aromatic, Old Tom gin is sweeter and smoother than London dry gin. New Western, also called new American gin, new world gin, or international gin, is a gin where the juniper taste is less prominent and calls for an expanded cast of botanicals to make the blend. Genever, a Dutch variation that is the origin of all other gins, is sweet when aged and drier and lighter when young. Flavor: Smooth, slightly rich mouthfeel with some hints of orange blossom honey. Quiet at first, it builds to a moderate intensity mid-palate, largely focused on fruit. Dried papaya and orange blossoms. The line of Porter’s Gins are produced in Aberdeen, Scotland at a microbrewery, turned distillery. Tasting Notes

It’s very different from your standard London Dry Gin—made with juniper, citrus, and coriander, it’s less dry and boasts a subtle sweetness. An abundance of different roots added to the blend of botanical also makes it more earthy and round than your standard gin. The measure of a university includes looking at the success of its alumni, and the team at Porter’s Gin is an excellent example of one of the many success stories that have grown from the university community.” The launch of our Aberdeen 2040 strategy at the beginning of our 525th year set out our commitment towards sustaining our contribution to the success of Aberdeen and the surrounding region so we are delighted to work with Porter’s on this inspiring project.Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. Situated at the heart of Dundee’s vibrant City Quay, Porters is just a stones throw from Dundee City Centre. By combining delicious, locally sourced, food and drink, stunning surrounding s and of course great service, Porters is now the place to eat and socialise in Dundee. At Porters our motto is simple – Eat, Drink, Enjoy.