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This is the bad boy of the gin world and it's most likely the strongest gin available in the UK. Despite your understandable inclination to put a great deal of non alcoholic mixer with this, Pär Caldenby advises against it. He suggests drinking it ice cold and neat, in very small sips and with a glass of water to hand. That's right, no pussy footing about, drink it like the Swedes do! This is obviously a pretty serious gin and one for true juniper lovers. Do you think you're up to the challenge?
I hope you are as this really is a unique experience and it would be a shame to miss out on the experience due to a few nerves. This delivers a massive punch to the mouth on the first sip; a juniper explosion that has to be experienced to be believed. And it's not just juniper oh no, you also get a great package of minty freshness and sage cut with citrus zest. Obviously there is the alcohol burn but that is nowhere near as bad as what you'd imagine it to be. If you go at it sensibly, this is a very unique and worthwhile gin that has a lot more going for it than just a high ABV.
This is a pretty rare gin, especially in the UK, and is made in very limited quantities. If the closest you get to Scandinavian culture is eating a bit of mashed up Suede (see what I did there!) with your Sunday roast, then I'd highly recommend giving this a try. With any luck the next thing you know you'll be off to the seaside skinny dipping in the ice cold ocean !
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After the big ABV of the other two Strane expressions, 47.4% seems pretty tame in comparison. This lower strength allows for more complexity in the flavour department and this expression is highly characterful in this regard.
Juniper leads the charge, surging forward like a battle crazed viking with mint and coriander providing artillery support that pops in your mouth. After the initial assault, your taste buds are finished off with a subtle balance of sage, cinnamon and citrus which come together with great aplomb.
This expression would work well in cocktails but purists will find the greatest pleasure in making a classic gin and tonic with this little beauty. Use a quality tonic like Fever tree and you'll be able to get a very nuanced flavour profile that's crisp and refreshing; definitely a must try gin!