7k Distillery Modern Pastis Sweet Liquorice Spirit
7k Distillery Modern Pastis Sweet Liquorice Spirit
$85, 43% alcohol.
7k Distillery is owned by Tyler Clark and is based in Tasmania. This Modern Pastis comes with a twist. In addition to anise, it has been infused with elderberries, thus reminding of a sloe gin styled spirit or patxaran (Galician anise drink steeped in sloe berries). The aromas are of poached strawberries and rose hip, cranberries, cinnamon and rooibos tea. While it may look and smell sweet, that’s not quite the case in flavour. There’s a hint of red liquorice to taste, but it’s well-balanced and remains herbaceous and spicy. With this one, it feels just right to pour it over ice (!) with a blood orange wedge.