Originally created by the Dutch a juniper forward spirit. London dry styles dominate here with a renaissance in 2010 – craft gin soared in popularity! Luckily for us this has enabled a huge variety of different gins to be available.
Infused with Italian oranges and select Sicilian blood oranges, this gin offers a uniquely flavourful taste experience that will inspire thoughts of the sunny Italian coast. It hae vibrant citrus notes, with a kiss of juniper, capped by a rich palate.
Oily, loud and flavoursome, this is one of the most transporting gins around. Gin Mare is a vibrant, herbaceous gin, with rosemary, olive, thyme, basil and juniper creating a distinctive, summertime vibe. Oily and resinous, it makes for a fantastic Negroni or Gibson and is a lovely G&T when garnished with citrus.
Intense and citrus. An emphasis on the spicier, peppery notes of cassia and nutmeg. Harnessed to an exact higher craft strength for a smooth and attractive alcohol sensation.
There is a lot going on here; woody, vegetable smells under pin fresh grassy citrus notes and botanical sweetness, like a pine forest after the rain. Predictably complex, this is a robust and powerful gin with plenty of spice, fruit and herb flavours.
Tanqueray London Dry is a juniper-forward gin with distinctive flavours of piney juniper and feint lemon zest. It is these perfectly balanced botanicals of juniper, coriander, angelica and liquorice which create a classic base for every gin cocktail without overpowering it.
Nordés is Galicia in a bottle. One of its secrets lies in the albariño grape, which is used for its base spirit, something which gives it a smooth aroma with notes of fruit and white flowers. It also has 11 botanicals, 6 of which grow wild in Galicia and give it its fresh, balsamic character. The result is a well-balanced flavour which puts it firmly amongst the very best premium gins around, and makes it the perfect treat for enjoying in good company.
Clean juniper aromas, with blossom, hints of soft pine needle, zest and dry herbs. A herbal, zesty, almost effervescent palate with notes of juniper and grapefruit peel, as well as aniseed. Star anise and soft juniper on the tail.
The soft fruit flavours of strawberry tune perfectly with the classic notes of juniper and citrus to produce a finely balanced contemporary London gin with a hit of sweet strawberry.
Hot white pepper and heavy berries with plenty of juniper. Well-integrated spice, again with a healthy dose of juniper. Soft lemon grass flavours with a hint of red berries. Dry, fresh and cleansing citrus.
Portofino Dry Gin's initial notes are from fresh lemon and crisp juniper that transport us to the hills of Portofino. They give way to a universe of Mediterranean flavors: from the wild rosemary and lavender perfumes of the coastal scrub to the sweet and delicate notes of marjoram and sage that evoke the taste of traditional Ligurian cuisine.
Rock Rose has a heady, floral aroma that leaves you longing for a taste. And when you taste it, you are hit by the complexity of the flavour: a perfect blend of sweetness, fruity-ness, floral notes and nice, gin-ny earthiness. Complex, yes, but wonderfully balanced.
Tanqueray Gin has a very obvious juniper flavour which comes forward in the initial delivery; yet the bitterness which so often accompanies juniper seems to be for the most part, absent. Instead, there is a soft lemony sweetness melding into that juniper flavour giving the gin an approachability.
The viscosity of the liquid is exceptional. Immediately a bouquet of herbal freshness, juniper and sweet citrus come to the fore. Allow a little time to open and the sweet, spicy and earthy notes of cassia and coriander set a base for the delicate complexity of the Islay 22.
To create its very own London dry gin, the folks at Warner's have combined a carefully considered recipe of 11 botanicals, including the likes of juniper, angelica root, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander seed, elderflower, lemon peel, orange peel, nutmeg - and a secret ingredient! As ever from Warner's, this is a wonderfully well-made expression that will go brilliant in cocktails and mixed drinks. They recommend serving your G&Ts made with this gin with a good slice of fresh orange.
Thick and rich with a balanced sweet and sour berry character. A spiced-honey backdrop is painted over with layers of cherries, plums, and tart berries, with hints of cherry menthol and dark chocolate developing as it sits in the glass.
Soft and creamy strawberry mousse leads, quickly followed by peppery juniper and freshly cracked black pepper. Layers of citrus pith and peel support the strawberries, with musky spice slowly building from underneath.