Askur Yggdrasil 45

London Dry Gin

London Dry Gin

London Dry Gin Askur Yggdrasil 45
  • London Dry Gin produced by Wanderlust Spirits in Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Botanicals include juniper, coriander, angelica, citrus, licorice, and cassia bark
  • A base of French winter wheat is distilled 7 times and carbon filtered then combined with a concentrated botanical distillate made in the UK
  • After rectification, the final spirit is proofed with soft, glacial water from Iceland
  • Top notes of evergreen and lime zest tempered by a soft mouthfeel, followed with a lingering finish of peppercorn spice
  • 45% ABV

Info

Vintage:
NV
Country:
Iceland
Region:
Reykjavik
Spirit Type:
Gin
Spirit Sub Type:
Dry Gin

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IS-XAS-01-NV 12/750ml
1L IS-XAS-01-NVL 12/1000ml
Mini IS-XAS-01-NVQ 100/50ml

Tasting Notes

Askur begins with wheat distillate produced in the Champagne region of France that has been column-distilled 7 times. This pristine distillate is carbon filtered and then combined with a highly concentrated botanical distillate that includes juniper, coriander, angelica, citrus, licorice, and cassia. After the two distillates are combined, the final product is brought to proof with the low mineral, high-PH Icelandic water that makes Askur—and its sister brand Helix—so approachable. Top notes of evergreen and lime zest are tempered by a soft and silky mouthfeel, followed with a lingering finish of peppercorn spice. 45% ABV

Press & Reviews

VinePair
Score
91
Date
2024-04-01
"This Icelandic gin has a really lively nose, serving rich, concentrated bursts of juniper, coriander, and citrus peel. Notes from the grain base come out on the palate, where the alcohol is notable but well-incorporated. This gin is robust and ready for spirit-forward cocktails. It would not only hold its own in a Negroni, but it would also add character, with its spicy notes complementing the bitterness of Campari and taming the sweet vermouth."