Copperhead The Gibson Edition Gin 50cl
A deliciously savoury gin, inspired by the Gibson Martini cocktail
Description
Copperhead The Gibson Edition Gin
Whilst Copperhead was earning it's name in the world of Gin, so too were bartenders coming back into fashion as more people enjoy cocktails, and the theatre that comes with their creation in bars.
It should therefore come as no surprise that a bartender is behind The Gibson Edition from Copperhead. In 2018, Marian Beke (owner of the Gibson bar in London) created this gin. As the name of the bar, and gin would suggest, it was inspired by the classic Gibson Martini cocktail (a mix of gin, dry vermouth and a garnish of a pickled onion!).
The result is a gin with a definite savoury flavour profile. Along with the original 5 Copperhead botanicals, there are thirteen carefully selected additional spices, commonly used for pickling. These, which include mace, pepper, cassia, bay leaf, ginger, allspice, fennel and dill seed are also joined by a 'dash' of eight-year-old Genever (which adds a delicate touch of sweetness). When combined, these ensure a smooth yet deliciously complex taste.
On the nose this gives a plethora of warming spice aromas, and a hint of pepper. Through these subtle hints of orange blossom, and hop also come through. With the flavours, the juniper is deep and earthy, with bitter herbal notes. The same flavours come through in the flavour as they did in the aroma, melting perfectly together delivering a unique herbal and savoury profile. A hint of sweetness keeps this fresh on the palate.
The finish is long and keeps the tast-buds tingling! Rich, fragrant and spicy through to the end. A totally enthralling experience in the mouth.
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Perfect Serve
Whilst this works well mixed with a neutral tonic (try with Fentimans Connoiseurs Tonic), we recommend trying as a Gibson Martini Cocktail (from which its inspiration came).
Take a mixing glass (or cocktail shaker) and fill with ice. Add 60cl of the gin, and 10cl of a dry vermouth. Stir well to chill, and strain into a Martini glass. Garnish with a pickled onion.
