Tobermory Hebridean Coast Gin

Nose: Brine, mint, herbal compote. When mixed with tonic water an aroma of celery is strongly detected. Palate: Celery seed, chopped celery stalks, celeriac. The palate is completely dominated by this one flavour and juniper is very much a bit-player. The texture is pleasant. Finidh: Long. Celery and parsley that last for ages. The botanicals used in this gin are lovage and samphire, neither of which I have ever tasted before. However the aromas and flavours of brine, celery and parsley that I identified are common descriptions for these two ingredients. I guess I did pick up the key elements of the profile so the gin does deliver as intended. However juniper is almost undetectable and although this gin stands up to use in a gin and tonic it’s just a curiosity rather than a good ingredient. I would not buy a bottle or order it at a bar. As a neat drink it is an adequate one-time experience but as a general purpose gin I thought it was a failure. Tasted from a sample purchased at Tobermory distillery. “Inferior” : 69/100 (1.75 stars)