Boodles Premium London Dry Gin England 70 cl 40%

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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Frequently asked questions about Boodles London Dry Gin

What does Boodles London Dry Gin taste like?

It tastes dry and herbal with juniper up front, sage and rosemary, without the citrus freshness usually found in London Dry Gin.

What makes Boodles London Dry Gin special?

It deliberately omits citrus botanicals from the recipe, building on sage, rosemary and nutmeg instead.

How is Boodles London Dry Gin best served?

Serve it as a Gin & Tonic and add your own slice of lemon to taste, as originally intended. The right glass really lifts the experience – see our selection of gin & tonic glasses.

Where does Boodles London Dry Gin come from?

It is distilled by G&J Distillers in Warrington, England.

Why is the gin called Boodles?

It takes its name from the exclusive gentlemen's club Boodle's in St James's, London, founded in 1762.