Or Try out the rest of the range, available directly from McQueen Online here So of you like trying different gins, are a fan of slightly fruity but not sweetened gin, or if you know someone that has a gin collection, you can not go wrong with this one.Ĭolour Changing Gin is available from Aldi Stores here This isn’t the most complex of Gins that I’ve tried, but its definitely the best I’ve had at in its price range, for this retails at just £19.99 at Aldi. The ‘Bubble-Gum’ like aroma disappears and in its place you get a subtle fruitiness which is delicate, yet pleasing. The flower is famously effected by PH levels and can turn to a pink colour when it becomes more acidic, it is for this reason that the gin takes on the pink shade when the tonic is added.įor those that say is doesn’t work, well the pictures clearly show how it changed.Īs a Gin and Tonic (I used Fever-Tree Mediterranean), it was a refreshingly beautiful drink. The finished Gin is visibly pink after adding the tonic It is the colour changing properties of the Butterfly Pea Flower, which is added to McQueens Forest Fruits Gin, which causes its deep blue colour. Some however have questioned about additives to make this happen, with others claiming it doesn’t change colour, so how does it actually work. There are a few colour changing gins around and they are great to watch. The Gin starts off as a brilliant blue colour I first try the Gin neat as always, the juniper is pronounced with the fruit flavours adding a slight sweetness, this makes it a well rounded drink and a pleasure to sip. However far from being over powering or off putting, the subtle nature of it makes me more intrigued to try it.
I open the beautiful bottle of blue and the nose coming through is better than expected, a clear aroma of juniper with a very faint, dare I say it… bubblegum aroma. The bottle I really like, simple clear glass with the McQueen symbol designed into the glass itself, this really shows off the gorgeous colouring. All McQueen’s gins use a range of unique ingredients and botanical’s during distilling, each one being produced just as a gin should be, Juniper being at the forefront of all the other flavours, with the rest coming through as subtle notes. Thankfully as I start research their gins, I am liking what I find. With some of these flavours being promoted, I’m initially not sure what to expect. I approach this gin with caution, as I’m not generally a fan of sweet liqueur type spirits that some producers are labelling incorrectly as Gin. Some of the other McQueen Gins are also available within Aldi Stores making them easily accessible, including one of their latest offerings, a colour changing Forest Fruits Gin. The McQueen Gin line up includes some totally unique flavours including a Smokey Chilli, Sweet Citrus and even a Chocolate Mint Gin which are achieved via the distillation process. They base their gins on the philosophy of being ‘distilled to be different’.Īfter just over 3 years they have now expanded to a much bigger distillery that was recently visited by Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, so with me being an official supporter of International Scottish Gin Day 2019, which is fast approaching, what better time to be reviewing one of their Scottish Gins. They have gone on to pick up a number of awards, whilst being stocked and listed in a number of the finest bars, restaurants and supermarkets. Founded in 2015, they pride themselves on producing a fine spirit with unique flavours, creating an adventurous gin drinking experience. McQueen’s Gin is produced by the McQueen Family in the Scottish town of Callander, the gateway to Loch Lomond. Packaged in a heavyweight glass bottle with a wide mouth, it features embossed details and foil stamping with the brand’s classic ‘crowned eye’ logo in metallic silver.This month (as always) I have picked out a gin to be featured as ‘Gin of the Month’ that stands out from the rest, for at least one reason. McQueen and the Violet Fog Ultraviolet is distilled in Jundiai, Brazil. While you may be lured in by the color,the taste, I promise, is even better. McQueen and the VioletFog Ultraviolet Edition pushes the category even further. Says Sovereign Brands CEO Brett Berish: “Where we distill and what botanicals we use-it’s allin an effort to create the most balanced, smooth, and drinkable gin. The gin’s delicious taste and striking color make McQueen and the VioletFog Ultraviolet the perfect base for a cocktail.
The color is deep violet when poured neat, but transforms to a beautiful pink color when combined with citrus or tonic. Ultraviolet’s striking color derives from a blend of natural vegetable juices and carmine.
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