Gin Advent Calendar Day 12: We're A Bit Drunk For This One

Right. Let's be honest. We've been out. We went to some local musical theatre, we had a few drinks, and now we're home and, frankly, several sheets to the wind. It's Day 12 of the Gin Advent Calendar, we're nearly halfway through, and our critical faculties are... compromised.

This is either the best or the worst state to be in for a gin tasting. On one hand, everything might taste amazing. On the other hand, we might just be a pair of giggling wrecks. Spoilers: it was mostly the latter.

Watch the video (if you can stand the giddiness):

Day 12: Caorunn Scottish Raspberry Gin

Gin: Caorunn Scottish Raspberry ABV: 41.8% Style: Flavoured Gin

Tonight's gin is Caorunn Scottish Raspberry. It's pink, which is always a cheerful start. After a few interesting gins, this one landed on a very receptive palate. MrsVark, in a moment of pure, unadulterated joy, declared it "the best one I've tasted" so far. High praise indeed.

It's a proper raspberry gin, fruity without tasting like a melted sweet. It's smooth, dangerously easy to drink, and was exactly what was needed for two slightly tipsy people to round off their evening.

We also took a moment to reflect on our YouTube strategy. Glenn the mannequin's advice to ask for 'likes' was a complete bust. So, we're pivoting. From now on, we're actively discouraging it. Please, whatever you do, do not like the video.

Verdict: An unexpected triumph. In our merry state, this was perfection. Even with a sober head, it's a top-tier flavoured gin. 9.5/10.

The Running Tally

• Day 1 (Sipsmith's): Solid start – 8/10
• Day 2 (Gordon's Lemon): Cleaning product disaster – 2/10
• Day 3 (Tanqueray): Respectable recovery – 7/10
• Day 4 (Darnley's Navy Strength): Quality gin, questionable timing – 7/10
• Day 5 (Moonshot Gin): A low-energy but decent gin – 7/10
• Day 6 (Edinburgh Raspberry): A house divided – 7.5/10
• Day 7 (Tanqueray Blackcurrant): Solidly mid-range – 6/10
• Day 8 (Bathtub Gin): Excellent – 9/10
• Day 9 (Boatyard Sloe Gin): A triumph – 9/10
• Day 10 (Greater Than Gin): Solidly average – 7/10
• Day 11 (Hendrick's Grand Cabaret): A resounding success – 9/10
• Day 12 (Caorunn Scottish Raspberry): Drunkenly brilliant – 9.5/10

Success Rate: 91.6% (eleven successes, one miss)

The Calendar: Drinks by the Dram Gin Advent Calendar
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