Let's talk Gin #2 Xibal Gin

Hailing from Guatemala, Xibal is 45% ABV and has a complex structure to its taste and aroma, which make you want to explore the drink more.

The aroma has predominant juniper tones, with cardamon and more generic herbal back notes along with citrus lemon and orange.

The flavour is herbal, with the juniper coming through along with bay leaves and a hint of pepper. There are notes of sweet citrus too from orange. The finish leaves a touch of cardamon and a light tingle on the tongue from black pepper.

So .... contrast or compliment. They say that it pairs well with cucumber but I went straight for regular Fever Tree tonic, a chilli and some pink pepper corns to enhance the pepper. Maybe slicing the chilli open was a step to far but it was an interesting drink.

And one last thing .... you've gotta love that bottle. Very eye catching.