Overall Score
89/100
Award Issued
GOLD Medal
Product Brand
The Muckross Wild Irish Spirits Co.
Product Name
Gin
Product Flavor
Juniper, coriander, & rosemary
Country
Ireland
Our French sensory collective comments
The Muckross Wild Irish Gin delivers an exquisite sensory journey, marked by a visually enticing appearance, a complex aroma, and a rich, layered flavor profile. Its refreshing mouthfeel and intriguing finish underscore its mastery, making it a truly exceptional and memorable drinking experience.
Product description
Muckross Irish Gin is like taking a stroll through Killarney National Park, bottled. Handcrafted in small batches, this gin combines traditional botanicals like juniper, coriander, and rosemary, with a vibrant burst of grapefruit and bitter orange. What sets it apart is the use of wild, locally foraged ingredients—heather, rosehip, blackthorn, and hawthorn—sourced right from Ireland’s oldest National Park. These unique botanicals give our gin its distinctive earthy, herbal character, balanced beautifully with bright citrus notes. It’s refreshing, yet complex, with a smooth finish that lingers just long enough to invite another sip. If you’ve never tried Muckross Irish Gin, expect a taste that’s both fresh and rooted in the Irish landscape, perfect for those who appreciate craft gin and natural flavours.
The Muckross Wild Irish Spirits Co. taste description
Muckross Irish Gin greets the palate with a bright burst of citrus from the grapefruit and bitter orange, immediately followed by the classic piney juniper notes. The coriander and rosemary add a subtle herbal warmth, while the wild, foraged botanicals—heather, rosehip, blackthorn, and hawthorn—introduce earthy, slightly floral undertones that give the gin its unique depth. The texture is smooth and velvety, with a refreshing, clean finish that lingers just enough to highlight the layered flavors. What makes Muckross stand out is its perfect balance between citrus brightness and herbal complexity, with the wild Irish botanicals providing an earthy signature that’s both distinctive and rooted in the land it comes from. It’s a gin that evolves with each sip, delivering a rich, multi-dimensional tasting experience.
Our F.L.A.V.O.R results
FORM
This Muckross Wild Irish Gin presents a clear, translucent appearance with a vibrant, appealing hue. While a slight haze is present, the overall visual consistency is uniform and visually enticing.
82/100
LINGER
The finish is smooth, with drying and bitter notes that linger pleasantly on the palate. The aftertaste is long and evolves in an interesting manner, showcasing an excellent finish quality.
95/100
AROMA
The aroma profile is outstanding and highly complex, with a delightful interplay of fruity, herbal, and sweet notes. Though a hint of sourness is detected, the intensity level is perfect, creating a memorable and engaging sensory experience.
99/100
VITALITY
On the palate, the gin showcases a rich, layered flavor profile that is true to type, with prominent fruity, floral, and herbal characteristics. The flavors develop in an intriguing manner, resulting in a well-balanced and authentic drinking experience.
80/100
OVERALL TEXTURE
The mouthfeel is refreshing and cooling, with a tingling sensation that is suitable for the product type. While the texture is described as slightly rough, the overall body and smoothness are appropriate, providing a pleasant and satisfying tactile experience.
87/100
REFINEMENT
The Muckross Wild Irish Gin is a masterful blend of complexity and authenticity, offering a delightful interplay of fruity, herbal, and sweet notes, and a well-balanced, rich flavor profile. Its refreshing mouthfeel, intriguing finish, and visually enticing presentation underscore its exceptional quality and refinement.
70/100