Cambridge Distillery Single Margaux Cask Gin, Berry Bros. & Rudd Exclusive (42%)
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The Cambridge Distillery
Cambridge Distillery was co-founded by William Lowe, the world’s first – and only – person to be both a Master of Wine (MW) and master distiller. Here, William and his small team craft a range of notably innovative gins, including Anty Gin (“the world’s first insect-based gin”) and Watenshi (“the world’s most exclusive gin”). The latter is produced using a proprietary technique of fractional condensation: to make a single bottle requires 50 individual still-runs. They use only fresh botanicals, processing them as and when they are in season and reserving the distilled liquid for later blending – and treating each ingredient separately. In all, there are nine individual variables per ingredient here. Considering that they work with hundreds of individual ingredients, the possibilities are virtually endless.
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Cambridge Distillery never fails to turn any product into the best and most bonkers things it can be. The cask used here – from a top-secret château in Margaux – pushes all boundaries of gin artistry, taking aromatics to another level. The texture is mouth-filling and waxy, with a curious edge reminiscent of delicate tannins. The bouquet is pure and incredibly decadent, with notes of pomegranate, lemon and orange blossom. This intensity builds with violets and iris. Beyond the delightful floral and red fruit aromas is a spicy undertone with a touch of cedar bark. As with so many gins from this distillery, the finish defies the impossible and stays with me long into the afternoon.
Amy Johnson, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd (October 2023)
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