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Nolet's Silver Dry Gin

Nolet's Silver Dry Gin

Nolet Distillery (Nolet family, 11th generation) · Nolet Distillery, Schiedam, Netherlands

Perfumed Turkish rose, white peach, raspberry, subtle juniper, coriander, witch hazel, and cassia — floral before herbal95.2 (47.6% ABV) proofSchiedam, Netherlands — where the Nolet family has been distilling since 1691, and where eleventh-generation distiller Carolus Nolet Sr. created a gin that deliberately breaks with juniper-forward tradition, leading instead with Turkish rose and white peach.
Cocktail — The Rose Garden Martini: 2.5 oz Nolet's Silver · 1/2 oz dry vermouth · 1 dash rose water · Stir over ice, strain into a frozen coupe, garnish with a single rose petal.
Tasting Notes

Nose

Silky and medium-bodied — rose petal, ripe peach, delicate citrus, orris root, juniper arriving mid-palate rather than leading, with a gentle warmth

Palate

Long and floral with lingering rose, a whisper of coriander, and a clean mineral fade

Finish

Floral (Rose), Juniper (Herbaceous/Waxy), Coriander, Orange, Grapefruit, Orris Root

Specifications
Botanicals
N/A
Base Spirit
Crystal clear
Distillation
100% Wheat Spirit
Serve & Pair

Cocktail Suggestion

Pair with: Goat cheese crostini with honey and fresh figs — the floral sweetness of the gin and the tangy creaminess of the cheese are an elegant match.

Food Pairing

97 Points, Wine Enthusiast; Double Gold, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

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