Deep inside Balmenach whisky distillery in Speyside sits a copper chamber found nowhere else in the world. Here, among whisky casks and malt bins, Caorunn is born - named after the Gaelic word for rowan.
Expert's description
Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin is a Scottish Premium Gin distilled at Balmenach Distillery in Speyside and bottled at 41.8%.
Caorunn has been handcrafted in small batches at Balmenach since 2009 and is distilled in the world's only working copper Berry Chamber, housed inside the whisky distillery itself.
Eleven botanicals, including juniper, coriander, cassia bark, angelica root, lemon and orange peel, are loaded into the chamber's four trays alongside five Scottish 'Celtic' botanicals: rowan berry, heather, dandelion, bog myrtle and Coul Blush apple. Vapour from the spirit passes through the trays over several days, picking up the aromas.
Each batch totals just 1,000 litres, giving every bottle a tight, handcrafted character.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is fresh and aromatic with ripe citrus, apple and a hint of wild berry, backed by a soft herbal note.
Palate
The palate is crisp with classic juniper, spiced coriander and a light sweetness from the Coul Blush apple.
Finish
The finish is clean and refreshing, with a last trace of heather and rowan berry.
Specifications
Name: Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin
Distillery: Balmenach Distillery
Country: Scotland
Type: Premium Gin
ABV: 41.8%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010509800068
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of red apple
Distillery: Caorunn Gin
Flavour profile
Fresh · Berry · Spiced · Apple · Herbal
Did you know?
Caorunn is pronounced 'ka-roon' and is the Gaelic word for rowan berry, one of the five 'Celtic' botanicals that make the gin Scottish to its core.
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