Stirling Classic Gin is made by Stirling Distillery in Stirling, Scotland, founded by Cameron & June McCann in 2015. The recipe uses a base neutral grain spirit and six botanicals, including local Stirlingshire nettles, basil, citrus peels, angelica, and bold juniper. It’s bottled at 43% ABV. The gin is designed to reflect the local countryside, herbal, green, fresh, while maintaining traditional London Dry style proportions.
Tasting Notes:
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Appearance: Clear and bright; uncoloured, with a strong, crisp shine
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Aroma: Strong juniper upfront, with herbal notes (basil, nettles), lifted by fresh citrus peel
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Palate: Herbal greenness (nettles & basil) blending with juniper spice; citrus joins in midway; texture is dry and firm
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Finish: Smooth but drying; lingering peppery spice, herbal after-tones and a crisp citrus spark
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ABV: 43%
Serving Suggestions: Best enjoyed with high-quality tonic (e.g. Mediterranean or floral style), plenty of ice, garnished with fresh basil and a twist of orange or lemon peel. Also works well in martini-style cocktails, or in simpler gin & tonic variants that let the herbal notes shine.