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Last Word

The Last Word moves between sharp acidity, herbal intensity and measured sweetness rather than settling into one dominant flavour. Its light body can make the strength less obvious than expected.

HerbalSourComplex
APPROX. ABV
23%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
3/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness3
Bitterness2
Sourness4
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability3
Fruity2
Herbal5
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Gin

20 ml Modifier

20 ml Citrus or vermouth

Method
Shake with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
House garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Goat cheese
02Herb dishes
03Fried food

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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