Stellar Gin with Citrus Crush Infusion

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Stellar brings this citrus infused gin to the market with some unique characteristics. To begin we will start with the simple, yet important part: the bottle. The bottle looks very attractive when compared to other bottles of gin. It boasts a tall, clouded appearance with a surfeit amount of blue. Next is the look of the spirit. It is clear in color and looks very similar to water (although those liquids both differ in their effects after consumption). The scent of this gin has a lot of lemon to it. There is very little to no indicators of juniper at the start (the pine needle smell). It also has a very small hint of lime to its aroma as well. Now on to the taste. First, it was tried neat, with no ice or refrigeration. It has a large lemon saturation and surprisingly very little to no juniper as well! It also leaves a hint of peach in the back of the tongue. It leaves a slight burn at the tip and back of the tongue but nothing serious. The second way this spirit was tested was on two to three ice cubes, chilled. The scent stayed the same but the flavor changed a lot. About half of the lemon and lime taste went away but the peach stayed after tasting it. On the bright side, the burn became significantly less than when not chilled. The last way this gin was tested was in the traditional measurement under the Gin and Tonic. This method was by far the best. The flavors came rushing back to create a clash of fruit on the taste buds. Hints of lemon, lime, peach and orange were all present in this battle for flavor. This gin is a wonderful starter gin for folks who are not so fond of the juniper taste, as it is barely present in this spirit. This is also a wonderful piece for veterans alike who would want to experience a different style of gin. It can be purchased from $17.99-$24.99/750mL/ in 40%ALC/VOL. In summary, this gin is very flavorful and Stellar does a wonderful job bringing it to market.

Appearance: 8/10
Scent: 8/10
Neat Taste: 7/10
Chilled Taste: 9/10
Overall Score: 8/10