A curious gin from the Black Forest in Germany. Made with 47 botanicals and bottled at 47%, they also use a 'secret weapon typical to the Black Forest' in the mix – cranberries. Nose: Oh there is a lot going on here... woody, vegetable smells under pin fresh grassy citrus notes and botanical sweetness, like a pine forest after the rain. Palate: Predictably complex, this is a robust and powerful gin with plenty of spice, fruit and herb flavours. It's very well structured, and difficult to unpick but a citrus fresh start segues into pine and wood notes for a drying finish. Finish: Wooded and reassuringly heavy. Overall: A unique gin, that is crying out to be made into a Martini. It'll need an equally robust vermouth though.