Gin
By far the more important method of gin production, distilled gin is produced in a traditional distillation method and includes London Dry Gin and Plymouth Gin styles. Plymouth Gin is a style that by law can only be produced in Plymouth, England; it is distinctly sweeter than London Dry Gin.
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Just one bottle of our original London Dry Gin remains. Armed with a vial of this precious liquid from the 1950s, our expert team of distillers has recreated what was once known as “Berrys’ Best”. Filled with heady juniper, the nose hints at violet creams and a soft chalkiness; while the palate is appealingly soft with a floral slant. Most importantly, it makes a superlative G&T.
The tart tang of gooseberries is entwined with the heady floral scent of elderflower. On the palate, mouth-watering citrus integrates perfectly with sweet floral hints, delivering the moreish taste of an English summer.
Our Gooseberry & Elderflower Gin goes particularly well as part of a gin and tonic or a gin fizz.
Our Gooseberry & Elderflower Gin goes particularly well as part of a gin and tonic or a gin fizz.
Rosemary provides a savoury platform for the bitter-sweet citrus punch of pink grapefruit. On the palate, the citrus mingles with the spirit’s juniper base, creating a smooth-textured spirit cut with a calming note of rosemary.
Our Grapefruit & Rosemary Gin is an ideal base for a delicious gin and tonic.
Our Grapefruit & Rosemary Gin is an ideal base for a delicious gin and tonic.
This is a marvelous example of Old Tom Gin, the style that can be thought of as modern Gin's father. Slightly sweet, although far from unctuous, this has classic Juniper, citrus and gentle spice notes. Great in many cocktails, especially those created prior to the 1920s.
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer
Rosemary is the dominant botanical in this gin, yet it is supported beautifully by basil, green olives and bay. Each botanical is distilled separately then blended together to create a balanced gin where no flavour is out of kilter. There are grassy notes on the palate, from which hints of bay emerge. Savoury and herbal, it would be ideal with Mediterranean tonic – but also killer as a replacement for vodka in an upgraded Bloody Mary.
This spirit is brightly herbal on the nose, with subtle spice and sweet cereal notes. Tonic water seems to bring the citrussy grapefruit elements to the fore. The palate is chewy and toothsome, the herbal aspects becoming greener and more savoury. The finish returns to luscious barley and the cleanliness so indicative of expert distillation. I drink this as a long drink with uncomplicated tonic and ever so slightly too much ice.
Rob Whitehead, Buyer (June 2019)
Rob Whitehead, Buyer (June 2019)
This excellent Gin, perfect for a pre-prandial G&T is made by a truly artisanal producer, Tarquin Leadbetter in his delightful little copper pot still on Cornwall's north coast. Packed with citrus notes and freshness, it rounds-off beautifully with cinnamon and, of course, juniper.
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer
For Zuidam Old Genever 5 year old Single Barrel only the best casks are selected after the genever has been aged for a minimum of 60 months. The Genever is distilled from the finest selection of Malted Barley, Rye and Corn. The mash of these grains is distilled three times in a pot still after a week of fermentation.
This gives this Old Genever a rich base for the botanicals. The botanicals that are used in this Genever are Juniper, Liquorice root and Aniseed among several others. The Zuidam Old Genever 5 year old Single barrel is bottled from one selected cask and it is not blended with other casks. Because new or very young casks are used this results in a very special genever with very rich vanilla and toffee notes and in a really silky smooth mouth feel.
This gives this Old Genever a rich base for the botanicals. The botanicals that are used in this Genever are Juniper, Liquorice root and Aniseed among several others. The Zuidam Old Genever 5 year old Single barrel is bottled from one selected cask and it is not blended with other casks. Because new or very young casks are used this results in a very special genever with very rich vanilla and toffee notes and in a really silky smooth mouth feel.
The Botanist is a gin of layered complexity, representing a progressive exploration of the botanical heritage of the isle of islay. Nine classic gin botanicals are augmented by 22 local herbs and flowers, foraged responsibly and by hand from the hills, shores and bogs of this fertile Hebrides island by a team of botanical scientists.
The aromas explode from the glass. Sweet delicate menthol, apple mint, spring woodlands, juniper, coriander with aniseed undertones, lemon and orange peel, a bouquet of summer flowers on the machir, honey from thistle, coconut from gorse, wild mint and summer meadows.
On the palate it’s a magical melody of islay’s natural bounty from the atlantic washed beaches to the summit of heather covered hills. Cool on entry then as it reaches the back palate you can feel the warmth and absolute purity of slow unhurried distillation. This is a bewitching, delectable and luxurious gin; its citrus freshness excites and stimulates the taste buds.
The aromas explode from the glass. Sweet delicate menthol, apple mint, spring woodlands, juniper, coriander with aniseed undertones, lemon and orange peel, a bouquet of summer flowers on the machir, honey from thistle, coconut from gorse, wild mint and summer meadows.
On the palate it’s a magical melody of islay’s natural bounty from the atlantic washed beaches to the summit of heather covered hills. Cool on entry then as it reaches the back palate you can feel the warmth and absolute purity of slow unhurried distillation. This is a bewitching, delectable and luxurious gin; its citrus freshness excites and stimulates the taste buds.
We created No.3 to be the last word in gin: a perfect combination of juniper, citrus and spice. “Gin, just as it should be,” said our Chairman.
The critics agree. So far, No.3 has been named the world’s best gin four times at the International Spirits Challenge.
We wanted the bottle to look every bit as good as the spirit tastes, so we’ve given it a bold design.
With juniper at its heart, it unashamedly celebrates the integrity and character of traditional London Dry Gin: three fruits and three spices distilled in traditional copper pot stills.
The nose is bright, crisp and fresh with an uplifting welcome of juniper. The palate: Juniper to the fore, supported by floral notes and spicy, warm cardamom. Plenty of citrus ‘zing’ complemented by the gingery spiciness of coriander. The earthy dryness of angelica kicks in on the finish.
Winner of Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge 2019, 2015, 2013 & 2012
First ever gin to win the Global Spirits Championship
This gin is made just a hop, skip and a jump over the channel in Normandy and is enriched with botanicals that we are more familiar with seeing in our homes. The Drouhin’s main business is Calvados and their gin is concentrated around the flavours of Guillaume Drouin’s (Christian’s son’s) mother’s kitchen. Produced mainly for himself, the botanicals include apples, vanilla, cinnamon, rose and almonds, all of which contribute to the more traditional and homely taste that is integral to his identity and upbringing.
It’s exciting to drink this as a G&T, to experiment with possible garnishes. The fresh apple-led flavour also lends itself to a delicious Martini that is perfect for Calvados devotees.
It’s exciting to drink this as a G&T, to experiment with possible garnishes. The fresh apple-led flavour also lends itself to a delicious Martini that is perfect for Calvados devotees.
The predominant flavor and aroma of a modern gin will always come from juniper (dried berries of the 'common juniper,' juniperus communis), but the wonderful challenge for the distiller is in selecting and blending from a wide variety of additional, exotic botanicals in order to impart a uniquely satisfying, balanced character to the gin. The result is a distinctive, intriguing complexity in Junípero Gin that is light, crisp and clean, combining a deep and mysterious spiciness with subtle delicacy.
VIDDA is an interpretation of a traditional British dry gin inspired by Norway's majestic beauty and infused with natural botanicals from the Norwegian wilderness. OHD source locally grown botanicals which emphasise the provenance of the gin, VIDDA's recipe uses botanicals that grow wild in the nature of the Nordics.
A selection of mountain herbs and spices accentuate the flavours found on the Norwegian mountain-plains, each contributing to the balance of our spirit. VIDDA is a floral-forward gin with meadowsweet and heather flower balanced by an intense juniper backbone.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense juniper with aromas redolent of pine forests. Floral.
Palate: Earthy, sweet, peppery and herbal.
Finish: Clean. Herbaceous, with a slight floral/honey sweetness.
A selection of mountain herbs and spices accentuate the flavours found on the Norwegian mountain-plains, each contributing to the balance of our spirit. VIDDA is a floral-forward gin with meadowsweet and heather flower balanced by an intense juniper backbone.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intense juniper with aromas redolent of pine forests. Floral.
Palate: Earthy, sweet, peppery and herbal.
Finish: Clean. Herbaceous, with a slight floral/honey sweetness.
A fabulous marriage of British and Peruvian influences, slightly eccentric distiller Alex James combines traditional gin botanicals with some rarer local ones, including physalis and pink peppercorns foraged from around the distillery. Skilful re-distillation with Peruvian Pisco and then bottling with glacial Andean water ensures a wonderfully characterful gin.
Rob Whitehead, Buyer (August 2019)
Rob Whitehead, Buyer (August 2019)
As with the vast majority of modern gins, the botanicals used in the distilling process are quintessential to local cuisine. In the case of this Japanese gin, shequasar, a small, green citrus fruit native to Okinawa is used and the recipe also includes goya, the anti-ageing, cucumber-shaped bitter melon. These locally foraged and strange botanicals from Okinawa give a sense of place to the gin which is totally unique and truly exotic to our palates.
Happily, though, it still tastes like a gin (just). It keeps a core of juniper, and balance is achieved by the exceptionally quality and pin-point precision of the distillation. It is an amazing craft.
Happily, though, it still tastes like a gin (just). It keeps a core of juniper, and balance is achieved by the exceptionally quality and pin-point precision of the distillation. It is an amazing craft.
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