Name: The Botanist Islay Dry Gin Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: The Botanist
SKU: 1021497
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.7 (61 reviews)

Clayton, Oct 10, 2020

I love it. It’s one of the nicest gins I’ve had.

Jack, Aug 21, 2020

Has a floral quality. Not as pronounced as Hendrick's, but definitely more floral than juniper-y.

Judy, Aug 7, 2020

very nice, smooth...friends say that Bombay Sapphire is equally good

Michael, Jul 18, 2020

I like it, but I don't love it. 9 aromatics and an additional 22 botanicals. Not getting all of that. It's kind of light and citrusy with a bit of spice on the end. Also not great in a G&T with Fever Tree Indian tonic. I give it a 7 because I liked it on the rocks, which, for me, is strange for gin. In the end, I think I prefer a classic London Dry.

Kristy, Jun 10, 2020

I thoroughly enjoy drinking this gin! I never understood what "enjoying" drinking a drink meant until this gin. Smooth, herbal, botanical, good straight neat or with elderflower tonic.

Ross, Jun 5, 2020

Superb gin. Makes for an exceptional G&T. Little spicy on the front to drink plan for me.

Donald, May 27, 2020

Not your normal gin. Has herbal undertones Perfect for a summer gin & tonic. The inventor should be canonized.

Paddy, Apr 29, 2020

A seriously good gin

Brian, Apr 22, 2020

My gold standard. Tons of different herbal notes, but smooth enough to sip all evening long.

Dana, Apr 20, 2020

Smooth with a nice herbal undertone. Pleasant sipping gin.

Ryan, Mar 13, 2020

One of the best gins I have had.

James, Feb 5, 2020

This is one of if not my favorite gin. Lots of complexity and interesting layers from all the Isla botanicals. It's lower on the juniper scale too and does very well in boozy, gin-forward cocktails.

Ryan, Jan 23, 2020

The best gin I've ever had. Smooth and full of botanical flavors.

Michael, Jan 6, 2020

Not that impressed, I'd rather drink something else

Derryck, Dec 29, 2019

So far the most impressive Gin I've ever tasted. Uniquely and creatively complex.

Chris, Dec 29, 2019

Wonderful citrus, floral and spices on the nose, clean flavors and nice long finish.

Zachary, Sep 21, 2019

So many wonderful floral flavors, incredibly smooth and delicious

Maria, Jul 30, 2019

Practically perfect in every way.

guest, Jul 20, 2019

Excellent and smooth Gin.

Timothy, Jun 1, 2019

This is the best Gin I have ever had. It's better than my old standby, Beefeater. It is smooth, fruity, and clean/dry. It will drink chilled, straight. I like it best with a little tonic water. Well worth the modest price.

Alycia, May 31, 2019

My new favorite go to gin

Theresa, May 10, 2019

Delightful as gin and tonic with Fever Tree tonic lovely. Will reorder!!!.

William, Mar 26, 2019

Not a big gin drinker but, this may now be my Summer drink! Love the fresh clean taste on the rocks or straight up, taste like Summer!

Todd, Mar 14, 2019

Who'd knew that a couple of Scotsman who seemingly went out in their backyard for botanicals would be so good. I kid. Granted the botanicals are a laundry list for goodness. It mixes well for any gin drink I know of. Granted in a Gin and Tonic seems to be delicious sacrilege..

Nikko, Feb 18, 2019

Favorite Gin! Clean flavor, nice aromatics-not too woodsy or flowery. Great aftertaste.

guest, Feb 8, 2019

Top shelf of gins for me. Brilliant

Brad, Jan 16, 2019

Love the bottle as well as the product. A great Gin made at a Scotch Distillery

Andrew, Jan 4, 2019

Just Wow

Alex, Dec 31, 2018

Love the botanical nuances!

Caroline, Oct 17, 2018

One of my favorite gins.

Ruth, Oct 11, 2018

Fabulous lateral herbiness, while still tasting like gin.

Chad, Jul 28, 2018

Probably the best gin in the world. Made by people who know what they're doing.

Kay, Jun 21, 2018

The vibrancy and clarity are beyond any other gin I've tried. Even though the nose is deep and complex, it still retains a bright, fresh characteristic. The mouthfeel is surprisingly light with a dry, crisp finish. This gin is still refreshing to drink neat. It's a perfect ingredient to a classic gimlet. Lime zest is a perfect accompaniment to the overall lively personality of this gin. Highly recommended for those who want to try a very unique style. I'll definitely be drinking a lot of this this summer!

David, Jun 21, 2018

Our favorite gin right now. In fact, I need to go out and get another bottle! The botanicals are a superb and complex addition. Don't even need to make a cocktail out of it. It is very nice straight. Not surprising - I like everything that Bruichladdich puts out there.

Danielle, Jun 16, 2018

Excellent gin with a well balanced botanical note

Nicolle, Mar 11, 2018

Not dry like a gin usually is

Michael, Mar 3, 2018

Nose is the expected juniper, along with citrus zest, spearmint, cracked peppercorns. Flavors are wonderfully complex- gently sweet right up front, juniper bitterness coming in after but in a restrained way, leading to an array of citrus and herbal notes after, leading to a pepper-y finish. Everything is wonderfully balanced here. Mouth-feel is smooth and slick. Makes a great G&T (I would keep the ratio of gin to tonic on the high side , so the subtleties don't get lost), but this is one gin that I can even greatly enjoy sipping neat. The Botanist will always have a place on my shelf.

Bill, Mar 2, 2018

Incredible - very light and refreshing while bursting with botanical and citrus flavors. I drink my gin dirty and my future wife loves G&T - this worked amazingly for both.

Matt, Feb 22, 2018

I love this gin... used it strictly for G&T’s... the in lawslikedthis gin as well... very refreshing.

Jacqueline, Feb 5, 2018

This gin is clean and floral with a light juniper taste. It is the perfect multitasker for your gin drinks.

Kevin, Dec 28, 2017

The best gin and tonic I ever had. I threw parties where people came to just try this drink

Jim, Nov 16, 2017

Delicious

Riley, Nov 13, 2017

Best damn martini with a lemon twist

Greg, Jul 4, 2017

Rich but light with a good mouth feel and balanced flavor profile. Great for sipping or in a Martini.

John, Jun 12, 2017

Is it Gin for a scotch drinker??? Or is it a great seque for a Gin drinker to prepare to tackle scotch?? What it is, is a damn good drink

George, Jun 2, 2017

A very nice gin that isn't too juniper-heavy. It does quite well by itself, as part of a gin & tonic, or when mixed with citrus or stone-fruit (peach, apricot, etc...) flavors. I almost hate to mix it into a cocktail, but it makes such a nice base for so many that I can't resist using it once in a while, though I have to be careful about bitters selection else they will overpower the gin a bit.

guest, May 17, 2017

Smooth and great in a gin tonic

George, May 5, 2017

Wonderful Gin, very smooth.

Jonathan, May 1, 2017

Spectacularly smooth, I love it in gimlets, but works well with anything, so fruity in flavor!

Jeremy, Apr 6, 2017

Was a good gin!

Barry, Jan 18, 2017

Floral front with a smooth clean finish. Great taste for martinis or straight. My favorite in this price range

Hartmut, Dec 20, 2016

This is a great gin for martinis. Wonderful taste!

Gregory, Sep 14, 2016

Great martini gin, but not a fan with tonic.

Moises, Sep 6, 2016

This is one of the best guns I have ever tasted.

Jim, Sep 1, 2016

Very tasty chilled and neat. Botanicals are both forward and subtle. Makes a great martini wet (3 to 1 with French vermouth).

Terry, Aug 29, 2016

One of the best gins out there. Second only to Hendrick's IMHO. Try it neat or with tonic and you will not be disappointed. Kudos to Bruichladdich! Smooth and delicious, indeed!