Theodore Pictish Gin, 700 ml

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Not much is known about the Picts, but that sense of mystery has inspired the creation of this new spirit.

Theodore de Bry was a 16th-century engraver who brought the Picts to life through his art. While he had never met a Pict, his representations powerfully captured their intrepid identity. Inspired by his drawings, Theodore Gin followed in his footsteps by commissioning their own Pictish illustrations, which meant it was only right to give him some credit. Other duties were imposed, but the Vices alluded to in the Act of 1735 continued; the crime rate increased and this, along with poverty and ill-health, was blamed on the consumption of gin. Base notes of bourbon vetiver add a smoky, woody aroma with hints of vanilla, and oolong tea delivers further green notes to complement the citrus and pine. The distinctive combination has a long finish on the palate, with delicate rose returning in waves. Coffey TG, 'Beer Street: Gin Lane: Some Views of 18th-Century Drinking'. Q J Stud Alcohol 1966; 27: 674. Inspired by Theodore de Bry’s drawings, Theodore Gin followed in his footsteps by commissioning their own Pictish illustrations, which meant it was only right to give him some credit.From bourbon vetiver and damask rose to pomelo and kaffir lime, the botanical list of Theodore Pictish Gin is like nothing else on the gin shelf. A flavour profile like no other As that top layer peels away, the rose and oolong tea flip flopping between garden fresh and golden straw. There are discreet, but linger a while and they will emerge. Just by the upfront waft and the secondary layer - not even tasting it - you can tell a lot . of blending and balancing that’s gone on here (especially once you realise that lavender, orris and pink pepper are the things that are giving it an extra lift and a little larger stage presence, but are almost indistinguishable in their own right). It’s an impressive combination to have put together. At the base of this gin are orris and angelica roots, warming flavour fixatives. But, thanks to the alluring bourbon vetiver – often seen in perfumes but very rarely appearing in gins – the pyramid isn’t as straightforward as it might seem. Not much is known for sure about the Picts, but that sense of mystery has inspired the creation of Theodore Gin. The tribe is alleged to have travelled from as far as Scythia and Scandinavia to settle in the Scottish Highlands during the late Iron Age and early medieval periods.

Theodore Gin is described as an elegantly aromatic Scottish gin, inspired by the lost civilisation of the Picts. The gin is made using 16 botanicals including pine, Damask rose, pomelo and bourbon vetiver, which have been distilled in a multi-stage process using an old charentais still alongside a rotovap to extract the best flavours and aromas from each. As Barth began studying the Picts, he realised that he would never be able to discover the truth of their lived experience. He loved them all the more for it, and decided that they would provide the basis for his gin: bold, mysterious, adventurous, brave. Theodore Gin is the first release from Greenwood Distillers andfeatures16 botanicalsinspired by those that the Picts may have encountered on their travels to Scotland when they settled near the brand’s new home in the Northern HighlandsFounder, Barth Barthelemy Brosseau, said: “We have collaborated with an eclectic team of individuals who are pushing boundaries in their respective fields to create something special. While not much is known for sure about the Picts, we enjoy that sense of mystery. Hogarth, on his own admission, wished to draw attention to various social and moral issues in society. He would have had nothing to gain and much to lose by misrepresentation of facts with regard to these issues. Although his interpretations of the facts might differ from that of other witnesses, they had to be seen to be realistic. By co-ordinating his graphic images with those images provided by his literary contemporaries and in medical writings of the time, it can be seen that they represent a realistic scenario with regard to the prevailing medical scene and to some of the opinions expressed at the time. Hogarth offers a well-informed layman's view of the world of medicine as it impinged on the society that he portrayed. Alcohol abuse is just one example. George, M Dorothy. London Life in the Eighteenth Century, Penguin Harmondsworth, Middlesex, 1925: 56. whereas great Difficulties and Inconveniences have attended the putting the said Act in Execution, and the same hath not been found effectual to answer the Purposes thereby intended. . . 3