The gin takes its name from the exclusive gentlemen's club Boodle's in St James's, London, founded in 1762. Since 1845, the recipe has left out citrus entirely, a deliberate choice that still sets Boodles apart.
Expert's description
Boodles London Dry Gin is an English Premium London Dry Gin distilled from English wheat and bottled at 40%.
The gin was created in 1845 and helped shape what we now know as the classic London Dry style. It is said to have been Winston Churchill's favourite gin, and was reintroduced in 2013 by G&J Distillers in Warrington.
Boodles stands out for deliberately omitting citrus botanicals, building the recipe instead on sage, rosemary and nutmeg, giving a more understated, herbal aroma and taste.
The gin is distilled on a rare Carter Head still in Cheshire, bottled in Essex and packaged in Scottish glass with labels printed in Wales, a thoroughly British craft from start to finish.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is herbal and understated with sage and rosemary, without the citrus freshness usually associated with London Dry Gin.
Palate
The palate is dry and spiced with juniper up front, backed by rosemary and a warm nutmeg tone.
Finish
The finish is clean and herbal, with a last trace of sage.
Specifications
Name: Boodles London Dry Gin
Country: England
Type: Premium London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 811538010696
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lemon added to taste
Distillery: Boodles Gin
Flavour profile
Herbal · Dry · Understated · Spiced · Classic
Did you know?
Boodles deliberately leaves citrus out of the recipe, the original idea being that the drinker would add their own citrus garnish to taste.
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