Traditionally merchants would travel thousands of miles along the route, trading exotic spices and botanicals from distant lands. Build in our globe glass (or Collins glass) with ice. I actually finished my gin on the rocks, a style I usually avoid and enjoyed it immensely. On ginfoundry.com, I learn quite a bit. But hey, what is that? Oriental Gin, Tellicherry comes from grafted Malabar plants grown on Mount Tellicherry on the Malabar Coast in in the state of Kerala. Soft camphor, some sweetness and oriental spices create a warm mouth feel that lingers but does not increase in intensity. Hand-picked, exotic botanicals have been chosen, from Cuban berries in Indonesia, to Black pepper in India, to Coriander in Morocco. The heritage of Opihr Spiced Gin is firmly rooted in the Ancient Spice Route.
I won’t repeat Jim’s recap of the spices involved and the Oriental connection the gin, he provides an excellent background. Changing to one of the tonics that are marketed as higher end, in this case, ‘Q”, the essence of Opihr was even more noticeable as the quinine plays a lesser role in this brand of tonic. OPIHR spiced gin is inspired by a love of travel and discovery, so in celebration of this we introduce The OPIHR Drinks Atlas; a curation of OPIHR cocktails, each designed to celebrate one of our ten botanicals and the location from which we source them along the Ancient Spice Route. Great mouthfeel. Pepper? There it was, the scent of a solid London Dry…. About the pepper, this isn’t your frat rat buddy’s Pepper Flavored Vodka, which is most often the birthplace of very bad decisions. Provides peppery finish on the tongue. 1, Dingle Founding Fathers Sod'em & Begorragh Bourbon Cask #278, Dingle Founding Fathers Sod'em & Begorragh Sherry Cask #279, Drumshanbo Inaugural Release Single Pot Still, Dublin Liberties King of Hell No. O' Connells Bill Phil Cask Strength 59.6%, W.D. There, right with it is the toasty, sweet kiss of coriander. “Ah!” Reassurance we were onto something good. Sharp bursts of citrus from the grapefruit peel make our OPIHR Gin so well-balanced and complement its spicy and herbal notes.
The GrabOpener: Another cool gin (or other beverage) accessory, Feeling lazy? Again, I found myself drawn to the pepper–not in a hot or burning manner, but expressed more as a slightly warm sensation that came across more like a light spice note on the nose and palate, while letting the juniper and citrus shine through in a nicely balanced beverage. Opihr Gin & Tonic with a Twist of Orange 275ml. Designed and Developed by KWAA Online Marketing, Quintessential Brands, 3-4A Little Portland Street, London, W1W 7JB, England,3-4A Little Portland Street, England W1W 7JB, 3-4A Little Portland Street, England W1W 7JB, GB. Gin Foundry is the leading review site for all things Craft Gin. Enjoy this unique gin neat, or with tonic water. Ready to Drink Collection Discover more . Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin website launches The exciting new Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin website has launched. Key notes of cumin and cardamom provide a warm earthy background balanced with grapefruit peel. Moore is responsible for Opihr’s creation and she oversees the distillation of Greenall’s, a gin which preceded her arrival. This handcrafted Swiss gin is made from carefully selected juniper berries and refined with a unique blend of spices and exotic fruits. Our distillery has been producing the finest small-batch spirits since 1894. Sweet and bitter orange peel ripened by the Spanish sun creates a flavour balance that works perfectly with all our other hand-selected herbs and spices. The Spice Route leads along many unexpected places. If you want to get in touch, we would love to hear from you. On the palate, served over ice, there was my beloved juniper, out front, but sharing the spotlight with fresh cracked pepper with a hint of citrus, which I suspect comes from the coriander. I also learned from G&J’s corporate website that the company’s Master Distiller is Joanne Moore, one of the first females in the world to earn the Gin Master Distiller designation. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. London dry.
Opihr is therefore also perfectly paired with ginger ale. The Ancient Spice Route leads through Turkey which is a trading port connection East and West. Provides an aromatic pepperiness and camphor notes that sing in harmony with the juniper. @2018 The Gin Observer | All Right Reserved.
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