Ambleside No. 8 Botanical Gin
Style
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Contemporary botanical gin with citrus emphasis.
Company
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Ambleside Distillers.
Producer
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Ambleside Distillers (family‑owned craft distillery).
Brewery/Distillery location
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Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills, South Australia.
ABV
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40%.
IBU
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Not applicable for gin.
Expression
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No. 8 Botanical Gin (core citrus expression in the range).
Description
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Vibrant citrus‑led gin built around organic Riverland oranges and fresh lime, balanced with star anise and cassia bark for gentle warmth; crafted for high versatility in citrus‑leaning serves like a Gimlet, G&T with light tonic, or highball with soda.
Botanicals/ingredients
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Organic oranges, fresh lime, star anise, cassia bark, coriander seed (plus classic gin botanicals; juniper implied).
Tasting notes
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Aroma: Bright orange zest, lime lift, delicate anise spice, soft cassia warmth.
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Palate: Smooth citrus mid‑palate, floral orange, subtle coriander seed, gentle anise/cassia on the finish.
Awards
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London Spirits Competition: Silver (noted for expressive citrus and herbal complexity).
Sizes
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700 ml standard bottle (market‑typical).
Released
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Ongoing core expression; specific first‑release date not widely published.
Cask
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Not cask‑aged; presented as a classic clear gin.
Still type
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Not publicly specified; small‑batch craft distillation at Ambleside Distillers.
Aged
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Unaged (standard for London Dry/contemporary gins).
Price in India
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Imported craft gin with limited retail presence; indicative tags for boutique imports generally land in the ₹4,500–₹7,500 range for 700 ml depending on city, duties, and retailer. Availability may be restricted; check premium or import‑focused stores.
Note – Indicative pricing only. State regulations set minimums, and retailer shelf prices vary by store, taxes, and timing.