Juniper takes center stage in this minimalist offering from Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh. The sole botanical is distilled with salt and beeswax to help extract a broad spectrum of flavours from the humble juniper berry. Fresh aromas of pine needle, apple mint and lemon show immediately on the nose as does a soft orange zest character that emerges over time. The gin itself is oily and mouth-coating with woody herbs and earthy peppercorns in the finish. An exciting direction for the gin category and the deserving holder of our 2022 Gin of the Year award.