Magellan Iris Flavored Gin (750ml) 1985 beef drippings and wild thyme

beef drippings and wild thyme plus a waft of crushed rocks

subtle barbecue smoke and charcoal followed by full body

steam-powered copper pot still and cut with filtered water from the ancient Mount Waiʻaleʻale

Hand-harvested into small bins

well-integrated

Magellan Iris Flavored Gin (750ml) 1985 beef drippings and wild thymePale aquamarine tint comes from the infusion of Iris root and flower. Opening nosing passes feature clove with supporting traces of cassia bark, grains of paradise and nutmeg; after several more minutes a moderately sweet and fruity bouquet develops, one that highlights orange zest, coriander and juniper berries. Palate entry is bittersweet and acceptably prickly on the tongue; by midpalate, the cocoa and bean like taste focuses on the earthy root