On Warner's own estate, the elderflower is grown by hand, a key botanical in this award-winning gin that blends classic juniper and coriander with spiced depth and a secret ingredient.

Expert's description

Warner's Harrington Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 40%.

The gin is built on 11 botanicals, including homegrown elderflower, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg and a secret ingredient.

The key botanicals are juniper, coriander and cardamom, while the elderflower is grown on the distillery's own farm.

The combination gives an aromatic, complex profile with both spiced depth and fresh herbal and citrus notes.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is clean, with overripe banana and piney juniper alongside liquorice, black pepper and coriander.

Palate

The palate offers overripe banana, pine and coriander alongside cardamom, cracked black pepper and liquorice, with a hint of salinity and gentle vanilla.

Finish

The finish has more overripe banana, pine, cardamom and black pepper spice with liquorice and hops.

Specifications

Name: Warner's Harrington Dry Gin
Distillery: Warner's Distillery
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060327910289
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a sprig of elderflower
Distillery: Warner's Distillery

Flavour profile

Elderflower · Spiced · Juniper · Complex

Did you know?

Warner's grows the elderflower for the gin itself on the distillery's own farm in Harrington, England.

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From its own botanical garden on the Harrington estate, Warner's distils lemon balm and other herbs into this fresh, mossy green gin that tastes like a sprawling garden after a much needed rain.

Expert's description

Warner's Botanical Garden Melissa Gin is an English gin, bottled at 43%.

The gin is distilled with lemon balm and other herbs grown in the distillery's own botanical garden on the Harrington estate.

The combination of classic juniper pine with lemon balm's honeyed sweetness gives the gin an unusually fresh, green character.

The menthol-like finish gives a sparkling, refreshing edge that sets the gin apart from more traditionally dry London Dry styles.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose has a mossy green quality, reminiscent of a sprawling garden after a much needed rain, with juniper holding firm though achingly sweet, as though the pine had drowned in a lemony honey.

Palate

The palate is a fresh and clean explosion, full to the brim of fresh green notes, along with a robust juniper core, with the sweetness rushing the tongue and bringing an unexpected, minor hint of chocolate.

Finish

The finish is minty, providing a glorious burst of sparkling tones.

Specifications

Name: Warner's Botanical Garden Melissa Gin
Distillery: Warner's Distillery
Country: England
Type: Botanical Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060327910104
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a sprig of lemon balm
Distillery: Warner's Distillery

Flavour profile

Lemon balm · Herbal · Fresh · Menthol

Did you know?

Warner's grows its own herbs, including lemon balm, in a botanical garden on the distillery's Harrington estate in England.

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Charles Waugh Tanqueray travelled far to find exotic spices for his gins, and Malacca is his tribute to the southwestern coast of the Malay Peninsula, which he explored in 1839.

Expert's description

Tanqueray Malacca London Dry Gin is an English gin based on a recipe from 1839, bottled at 41.3%.

The gin builds on Tanqueray's classic four botanicals, juniper, coriander seed, angelica root and liquorice root, and adds rose petals, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg and clove.

The gin was first launched in 1998, becoming a cult favourite among bartenders, but was discontinued in 2001, before being relaunched in 2013 after strong demand.

The combination of spices gives the gin a complex, spiced character that sets it markedly apart from Tanqueray's classic London Dry.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers exotic oriental spices, citrus and a delicate floral sweetness.

Palate

The palate is rich and complex with pink peppercorns and cinnamon, combined with citrus nuances.

Finish

The finish is softly spiced and balanced.

Specifications

Name: Tanqueray Malacca London Dry Gin
Distillery: Tanqueray
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 41.3%
Size: 100 CL
EAN no.: 5000291023417
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lime
Distillery: Tanqueray

Flavour profile

Spiced · Exotic · Citrus · Floral

Did you know?

Malacca was discontinued in 2001, but returned in 2013 after persistent demand from bartenders around the world.

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The name VJOP stands for Very Junipery Over Proof, and Sipsmith fully lives up to it with a step-by-step 'triple juniper' technique, where juniper is added three times throughout the process.

Expert's description

Sipsmith VJOP Gin is an English Navy Strength Gin, bottled at 57.7%.

The gin builds on Sipsmith London Dry Gin's botanicals, but uses the characteristic 'triple juniper' technique.

Juniper is first macerated for three days, after which more juniper is added to the pot still, and finally even more juniper is vapour infused into the spirit.

The high strength and repeated additions of juniper give the gin a markedly more intense, concentrated character than the classic London Dry edition.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is dominated by piney juniper and cedarwood tones with hints of zesty orange.

Palate

The palate offers big juniper upfront with rich spice and notes of dark chocolate, where anise and coriander follow close behind.

Finish

The finish is long and dry with a lovely balance, letting the juniper shine through.

Specifications

Name: Sipsmith VJOP Gin
Distillery: Sipsmith
Country: England
Type: Navy Strength Gin
ABV: 57.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask strength: Yes
EAN no.: 5060204340246
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic or a strong Martini
Distillery: Sipsmith

Flavour profile

Juniper · Spiced · Powerful · Citrus

Did you know?

The name VJOP stands for 'Very Junipery Over Proof' and is achieved through a technique where juniper is added three separate times during production.

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In 2009, Sipsmith's founders challenged an old British tax law that prohibited distilling in a still of less than 1800 litres, opening London's first traditional copper distillery since 1820.

Expert's description

Sipsmith London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 41.6%.

The gin is built on ten carefully selected botanicals: Macedonian juniper berries, Bulgarian coriander seed, French angelica root, Spanish liquorice root, Italian orris root, Spanish ground almond, Chinese cassia bark, Madagascan cinnamon, Sevillian orange peel and Spanish lemon peel.

The fight to open the distillery had significance far beyond Sipsmith itself, paving the way for the entire modern British craft gin movement.

The recipe combines traditional copper pot distillation with a composition that wouldn't look unfamiliar to an 18th-century master distiller.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose has floral, summer meadow notes, followed by mellow rounded juniper and zesty, citrus freshness.

Palate

The palate is led by dry juniper, then reveals lemon tart and orange marmalade, before all the flavours harmonise.

Finish

The finish is kept in check by cinnamon sugar, woody root notes and almonds.

Specifications

Name: Sipsmith London Dry Gin
Distillery: Sipsmith
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 41.6%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060204340000
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with lemon peel
Distillery: Sipsmith

Flavour profile

Juniper · Citrus · Floral · Classic

Did you know?

Sipsmith's founders challenged an over 150-year-old British law prohibiting distilling in stills under 1800 litres, opening the way for the entire British craft gin movement.

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In 2011, four friends opened The Ginstitute above a 19th-century drinking den on Portobello Road in London, where a small 30-litre copper pot still named Copernicus the Second gave birth to this gin after nine months of experimentation.

Expert's description

Portobello Road Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 42%.

The gin is built on nine botanicals: juniper, lemon, bitter orange, coriander, angelica, orris, cassia, licorice and nutmeg.

The ingredients are sourced from around the world, including juniper and orris from Tuscany, Spanish lemon peels, bitter orange peels from Haiti or Morocco, nutmeg from Indonesia and cassia bark from Southeast Asia.

The gin won a Gold Medal at the San Francisco Spirit Awards in 2014, just three years after the distillery's founding.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is herbaceous with green juniper, with very subtle hints of meadow and grass underneath.

Palate

The palate is spice-forward once sipped, warming to the palate with nutmeg being surprisingly prominent.

Finish

The finish has juniper at its centre, offering a robust and earthy foundation, with zesty citrus notes of lemon and bitter orange peel.

Specifications

Name: Portobello Road Gin
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060292550008
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with orange peel
Distillery: Portobello Road Distillery

Flavour profile

Juniper · Nutmeg · Spiced · Citrus

Did you know?

The gin was created on a small 30-litre copper pot still called Copernicus the Second, after nine months of experimentation at The Ginstitute on Portobello Road.

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Following a classic recipe from 1883, sloe berries are slowly and gently steeped in Plymouth Gin, soft Dartmoor spring water and a small amount of sugar for about four months, where the low sugar level lets the full flavour and tartness of the berries shine through.

Expert's description

Plymouth Sloe Gin is an English sloe gin made from Plymouth Gin, bottled at 26%.

The gin is built on botanicals from Plymouth Gin, including juniper, coriander seed, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica root, green cardamom and orris root, infused with sloe berries.

The berries steep for around four months in Plymouth Gin, soft Dartmoor water and a small amount of sugar, following the classic 1883 recipe.

The deliberately low sugar level lets the tart, dry character of the fruit play an important role in the flavour rather than drowning it in sweetness.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers juniper berries, almonds, citrus aromas, sloe berries and tart cherry.

Palate

The palate is clean with notes of orange and lemon peel, herbs and sloe berries, where sweet and tart play together in good balance.

Finish

The finish is crisp and long.

Specifications

Name: Plymouth Sloe Gin
Distillery: Plymouth Gin
Country: England
Type: Sloe Gin
ABV: 26%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5000299608012
Serving suggestion: Neat over ice or in a Sloe Gin Fizz
Distillery: Plymouth Gin

Flavour profile

Sloe berry · Tart · Sweet · Berry

Did you know?

Plymouth Sloe Gin won a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2011 for its rendition of the classic 1883 recipe.

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Nicknamed the queen of gins by its devotees, this Spanish gin is distilled four times in copper stills, before a final infusion of red berries gives the bottle its distinctive pink hue.

Expert's description

MOM Gin is a Spanish super-premium gin, bottled at 39.5%.

The gin is distilled four times in copper stills and then undergoes an infusion with red berries and other botanicals.

The combination of the classic juniper backbone with sweet strawberry and raspberry gives the gin a vibrant, fruity character.

Among the other botanicals are coriander, angelica and citrus, adding an intricate tapestry of flavours to the overall profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers aromatic tones of berries, flowers and herbs, developing into notes of cranberry and rose.

Palate

The palate is smooth with the classic juniper backbone balanced by sweet strawberry and raspberry.

Finish

The finish is crisp and delicate.

Specifications

Name: MOM Gin
Country: Spain
Type: Fruit Gin
ABV: 39.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Quadruple distilled
EAN no.: 8410023032230
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with fresh strawberries
Distillery: MOM Gin

Flavour profile

Berry · Fruity · Floral · Sweet

Did you know?

MOM Gin is often referred to as "the queen of gins" because of its distinctive pink colour and berry-infused profile.

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Summer on the Amalfi Coast: terraces of lemon trees stepping down towards the sea, and a scent that hangs in the air long after you have walked past. That is where Malfy took its name and its character from. The bottle itself is filled a good way further north, in Piedmont, behind frosted yellow glass the colour of a sun-bleached wall.

The Expert's Description

Malfy Gin Con Limone is an Italian Gin distilled at Torino Distillati in Moncalieri, flavoured with lemon peel from the Amalfi Coast and Sicily and bottled at 41%.

Behind the citrus sits a classic gin structure: Italian juniper, coriander, cassia, liquorice, grapefruit peel and orange peel. Distillation happens under vacuum at low temperature, and that is the whole point of this gin. Lemon peel is fragile, and boiling it drives off the volatile oils and leaves behind something closer to lemon candy than to fruit. At low pressure the alcohol evaporates far cooler, and the freshness of the peel makes it into the distillate intact.

Malfy launched in 2016, created by Biggar & Leith together with the Vergnano family at Torino Distillati, who had been distilling gin since the 1970s. Con Limone was one of the first two expressions and is still the one most people know the brand by. Pernod Ricard bought Malfy in 2019.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Grated lemon peel arrives first, crisp and almost ethereal, with juniper and a touch of orange sitting behind it.

Palate

Juicy lemon without sweetness, followed by juniper, a dry peppery cassia and a little bitterness from the grapefruit peel.

Finish

Clean and short, with a lightly dry citrus bitterness and a hint of liquorice that lingers.

Specifications

Name: Malfy Gin Con Limone
Distillery: Torino Distillati
Bottler: Malfy Gin
Region/Country: Piedmont, Italy
Type: Italian Gin
ABV: 41%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Vacuum distillation at low temperature
EAN no.: 5000299296042
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a thick slice of fresh lemon

Flavour Profile

Citrus · Fresh · Juniper · Dry · Crisp

Did You Know?

The distillery building in Moncalieri is far older than the brand. It was put up in 1906 by the Ferrero brothers, who made wine and vermouth, and the plant later sat under Seagram. Only in 1992 did Carlo Vergnano take the place over and turn it into Torino Distillati.

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Known as the original Mediterranean gin, Larios is built on wild juniper and a generous hand of citrus peels that bring sunshine from the Spanish coast directly into the glass.

Expert's description

Larios Gin is a Spanish London Dry Gin, unaged and bottled at 37.5%.

The gin is built on wild juniper, citrus peels and a collection of aromatic herbs, where the wild juniper gives Larios its signature character filled with delicate citrus aromas.

The combination of botanicals stays true to the gin's Mediterranean origins and gives a fresh, accessible profile.

Larios has been Spain's best-selling gin for decades and is known as the original Mediterranean gin.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is bright and zesty with prominent notes of juniper, complemented by fresh citrus and subtle herbal undertones.

Palate

The palate is crisp and clean, featuring a harmonious blend of juniper and lemon zest, with hints of coriander and a touch of spice.

Finish

The finish is smooth and refreshing, leaving a lingering citrus and herbal aftertaste.

Specifications

Name: Larios Gin
Country: Spain
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8411144100068
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
Distillery: Larios Gin

Flavour profile

Citrus · Juniper · Fresh · Mediterranean

Did you know?

Larios was founded in Málaga in 1866 and is often referred to as the original Mediterranean gin due to its long history in the Spanish coastal city.

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JJ Whitley carries the name of a family tradition rooted in British spirits distillation, and this London Dry Gin lets juniper and citrus meet a surprisingly creamy finish.

Expert's description

JJ Whitley London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 38.6%.

The gin is built on eight botanicals: orange peel, lemon peel, juniper, angelica seeds, coriander seed, licorice, cassia bark and orris root.

The combination gives a peppery juniper character balanced by fresh peels and a touch of drying kitchen herbs.

The creamy, vanilla-tinged finish sets the gin apart from more one-dimensionally dry London Dry styles.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers wonderful smoothness with clear notes of juniper, perfectly complemented by hints of citrus, spice and parma violets.

Palate

The palate is crisp and subtly peppery with an elegant hint of leafy coriander, clean lemon and fragrant basil.

Finish

The finish is wonderfully creamy with notes of vanilla, nettle tea and some fizzy sherbet.

Specifications

Name: JJ Whitley London Dry Gin
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 38.6%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5011166058007
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with lemon peel
Distillery: JJ Whitley

Flavour profile

Juniper · Citrus · Creamy · Spiced

Did you know?

The JJ Whitley name draws on a family tradition in British spirits distillation going back several generations.

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The name Royal Dock references the historic bonded docks of London, where gin was tested for exactly the strength that ensured spilled spirit could not extinguish gunpowder aboard naval ships.

Expert's description

Hayman's Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin is an English Navy Strength Gin, bottled at 57%.

The gin is built on the house's classic botanicals with emphasis on angelica and coriander for pepperiness and licorice root for a creamy texture.

The high strength markedly intensifies all the botanicals, giving a fullness that sets it apart from the house's standard London Dry Gin.

The style is bright, bracing and smooth with a fine balance of juniper, coriander and citrus, without tasting overpowering despite the strength.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is aromatic with citrus and floral notes, namely orange blossom, alongside crisp pine-accented juniper and hints of angelica, coriander and citrus zest.

Palate

The palate is smooth with an intensity of flavour thanks to the higher strength, where zesty orange peel and dried lemon accompany a heady, unabiding juniper-dominated mid-palate.

Finish

The finish is long and protracted with pleasing juniper flavours, a gentle dash of floral, violet and sweet orange, and a persistent but pleasant heat.

Specifications

Name: Hayman's Royal Dock Navy Strength Gin
Distillery: Hayman's
Country: England
Type: Navy Strength Gin
ABV: 57%
Size: 70 CL
Cask strength: Yes
EAN no.: 5021692900732
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic or a strong Martini
Distillery: Hayman's Gin

Flavour profile

Juniper · Citrus · Powerful · Spiced

Did you know?

The name Royal Dock references London's historic docks, where gin was originally tested for the precise strength that guaranteed spilled spirit could not extinguish gunpowder.

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In 18th-century England, distillation techniques were less refined, and gin makers added intensely flavoured botanicals such as liquorice to mask the rough base spirit, a style that was almost lost until Hayman's brought it back.

Expert's description

Hayman's Old Tom Gin is an English Old Tom Gin, bottled at 41.4%.

The gin is a modern-day recreation of an original family recipe dating from the 1870s, launched in 2007 to meet demand during the cocktail renaissance.

The 10 botanicals emphasise juniper and two types of cinnamon, including coriander seed, lemon peel, orange peel, angelica root, cassia bark, orris root, licorice and nutmeg.

The style's characteristic sweetness, added during distillation, rounds out the sharpness of the juniper and recreates how gin was once enjoyed on the streets of Victorian England.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is lightly piney with sweet spices and floral aromas.

Palate

The palate is soft and rounded with bold citrus and piney juniper character, where the sweetness tames the sharp edge of the juniper.

Finish

The finish is lightly sweet and delicate, with a lingering but not intrusive floral hint.

Specifications

Name: Hayman's Old Tom Gin
Distillery: Hayman's
Country: England
Type: Old Tom Gin
ABV: 41.4%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5021692000340
Serving suggestion: Tom Collins or Martinez
Distillery: Hayman's Gin

Flavour profile

Sweet · Juniper · Spiced · Floral

Did you know?

The Old Tom style emerged in 18th-century England, where crude distillation techniques required heavily flavoured botanicals to mask a rough base spirit.

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Hayman's is England's oldest gin distillery, and this liqueur carries forward the legacy of a family with gin in their blood since the 19th century.

Expert's description

Haymans Gin Liqueur is an English Gin Liqueur, bottled at 40%.

The liqueur is of premium quality, made by Hayman Distillers, England's oldest gin distillery.

The original Hayman company was started in the 19th century by James Burrough, great-great-grandfather of the current chairman, Christopher Hayman.

Christopher Hayman is regarded as one of the most experienced 'Gin Masters' and continues the family's gin traditions.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose has classic gin character with a touch of sweetness.

Palate

The palate is rounded and well balanced, with distinct gin character.

Finish

The finish is sweetly rounded and clean.

Specifications

Name: Haymans Gin Liqueur
Distillery: Hayman Distillers
Country: England
Type: Gin Liqueur
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5021692000593
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a cocktail

Flavour profile

Classic · Rounded · Sweetly rounded

Did you know?

Hayman Distillers is England's oldest gin distillery, founded by James Burrough, great-great-grandfather of the current chairman, Christopher Hayman.

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Distilled in England but created for Integrity Spirits in Stockholm, this gin brings together twelve carefully selected botanicals in a spicy, complex profile.

Expert's description

Gunroom 12 Botanicals Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 40%.

The gin is built on twelve botanicals: coriander seeds, juniper berries, orris root, nutmeg, cinnamon, orange peel, lemon zest, angelica root, liquorice, savory and almonds.

The combination of nutmeg, cinnamon and coriander seed gives the gin a distinctly spicy character, while orange peel comes through more prominently on the palate than on the nose.

The gin is typically enjoyed with plenty of ice, where the orange notes come out particularly well.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers citrus fruits, spices, lavender and a subtle floral note, with juniper and orange distinctly noticeable.

Palate

The palate is spicy, with coriander, savory and nutmeg playing a prominent role, and orange more pronounced than on the nose.

Finish

The finish is complex and spicy, and with ice the orange note comes out particularly well.

Specifications

Name: Gunroom 12 Botanicals Gin
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 7350048361100
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with plenty of ice
Distillery: Gunroom

Flavour profile

Spiced · Orange · Nutmeg · Complex

Did you know?

Gunroom is a Swedish brand from Integrity Spirits in Stockholm, but the gin itself is distilled and bottled in England.

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Deep in the Bavarian Forest, baldmoney and gentian root are picked for this forest-toned gin, bringing the earthiness of the forest floor directly into the glass.

Expert's description

Granit Bavarian Gin is a German gin from Penninger, bottled at 42%.

The gin is built on as many as 28 different botanicals, including cardamom, coriander and lemon, as well as plants native to the Bavarian Forest such as baldmoney and gentian root.

Among the other botanicals are juniper, ginger, pepper, melissa, liquorice and bearwurz, giving the gin a deep, earthy complexity.

The name Granit references the granite-rich soil of the Bavarian Forest, where many of the wild botanicals grow.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose shows balanced, fresh and mild notes of juniper, coriander and citrus fruits, a subtle peppery sharpness, hints of ginger and earthy herbal notes, along with cool mint and lemon balm.

Palate

The palate is initially very earthy, spicy and intensely flavoured with Bavarian herbs like gentian and bearwurz, accompanied by juniper, melissa and cardamom, and a touch of pomegranate.

Finish

The finish is medium-length with subtle juniper, a slight sharpness and fresh citrus, where the bittersweet Bavarian herbs predominate.

Specifications

Name: Granit Bavarian Gin
Distillery: Penninger
Country: Germany
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4001052136019
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a sprig of lemon balm
Distillery: Penninger

Flavour profile

Earthy · Spiced · Herbal · Bitter

Did you know?

Baldmoney and gentian root, two of the gin's signature botanicals, are wild plants native to the Bavarian Forest and traditionally used in Bavarian herbal medicine.

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Four professionals from vastly different worlds, a chef, a sommelier, a mixologist and a master perfumer, came together to create this gin in Barcelona, where Mediterranean and exotic botanicals meet through two separate distillation methods.

Expert's description

GinRaw Gastronomic Gin is a Spanish super-premium gin, bottled at 42.3%.

The gin uses two sets of botanicals: Mediterranean ingredients such as lemon peel, citron peel and laurel leaves, and exotic botanicals such as kaffir lime leaves, black cardamom and coriander seeds.

Production combines two distillation methods: a wheat-based distillation with juniper in a traditional copper pot still, and a low-temperature distillation in a Rotaval, after which the two distillates are blended.

The combination of the two techniques gives the gin an unusual aromatic intensity and complexity.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers excellent aromatic intensity, with fresh, crispy citrus notes of lemon, citron and kaffir lime leaf, floral hints and green top notes.

Palate

The palate is juniper-forward, with fresh pine and peppercorn up front, lime zest and coriander in the background, herbaceous and leafy before further waves of fresh citrus roll in.

Finish

The finish brings a prickly heat from freshly crushed cardamom seed.

Specifications

Name: GinRaw Gastronomic Gin
Country: Spain
Type: Gastronomic Gin
ABV: 42.3%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Dual distillation in pot still and Rotaval
EAN no.: 8423426000959
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with kaffir lime leaf
Distillery: GinRaw

Flavour profile

Citrus · Spiced · Juniper · Complex

Did you know?

GinRaw is created by four masters, each in their own craft: a chef, a sommelier, a mixologist and a master perfumer, giving the gin its gastronomic approach.

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In Victorian times, pink gin was a combination of plain gin and aromatic bitters, and Gin Lane 1751 recreates exactly that classic style by adding herb and spice bitters after distillation.

Expert's description

Gin Lane 1751 Small Batch Victoria Pink Gin is an English pink gin, bottled at 40%.

The gin is built on eight botanicals: juniper, orris root, Seville orange, angelica, Sicilian lemon, star anise, cassia bark and coriander.

Following distillation, herb and spice bitters are added, giving the gin its characteristic pink colour and its name, Victoria Pink.

The style references the Victorian tradition of pink gin, where plain gin is mixed with aromatic bitters rather than fruit extracts.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is led by juniper and citrus, followed by a subtle spicy warmth from the aromatic bitters, with hints of coriander and angelica root.

Palate

The palate is smooth and balanced with a predominance of juniper followed by the freshness of berries and a light hint of sweet spices.

Finish

The finish has a medium-length warmth, where the bitter elements become more pronounced and leave a pleasant dryness.

Specifications

Name: Gin Lane 1751 Victoria Pink Gin
Country: England
Type: Pink Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060119770183
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
Distillery: Gin Lane 1751

Flavour profile

Juniper · Bitters · Spiced · Citrus

Did you know?

Victorian pink gin was originally a blend of gin and Angostura-like bitters, drunk as a digestif rather than the sweet, fruity style often associated with pink gin today.

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The name references Hogarth's famous 1751 engraving, and this full-bodied London Dry Gin holds firm to the classic, juniper-driven style that made gin London's drink.

Expert's description

Gin Lane 1751 Small Batch London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 40%.

The gin is built on eight carefully selected botanicals: juniper, angelica, coriander, cassia bark, orris root, Sicilian lemon, Seville orange and star anise.

The balance between prominent juniper and the other botanicals creates a full-bodied, classic London Dry profile.

The gin is produced in small batches to ensure consistency and quality in every single bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose immediately offers a fresh fragrance of juniper followed by delicate citrus notes and a light spicy touch.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied with a predominance of juniper, star anise and refreshing citrus, enriched by a subtle aftertaste of coriander and citrus.

Finish

The finish is clean, dry and crisp with citrus, with juniper carrying through the entire way.

Specifications

Name: Gin Lane 1751 Small Batch London Dry Gin
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060119770169
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a piece of orange peel
Distillery: Gin Lane 1751

Flavour profile

Juniper · Citrus · Anise · Classic

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The name Gin Lane references William Hogarth's famous 1751 satirical engraving depicting London's 18th-century gin epidemic.

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A classic, juniper-forward London Dry Gin, where baking spices and a creamy, buttery texture give a surprising depth to an accessible everyday gin.

Expert's description

Gibson's London Dry Gin is a French London Dry Gin from La Martiniquaise, bottled at 37.5%.

The gin is built on classic botanicals such as juniper, coriander seed, angelica root and lemon zest.

The distillation gives a full-bodied, resinous juniper character complemented by dry, roasted coriander with a hint of cinnamon and cassia bark.

Despite its simple, accessible profile, the gin carries a surprisingly creamy, buttery texture through the finish.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is classic with a hint of baking spice, angelica, juniper and wet pine.

Palate

The palate offers dewy juniper berry with a resinous, full-bodied edge and arid, parched coriander seed with a hint of cinnamon and cassia bark.

Finish

The finish carries on with baking spices and silvery juniper with a creamy, buttery texture and a splash of orange and lemon zest.

Specifications

Name: Gibson's London Dry Gin
Country: France
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3147690060703
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with lemon zest
Distillery: Gibson's

Flavour profile

Juniper · Spiced · Citrus · Classic

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Gibson's is produced by La Martiniquaise, one of France's largest spirits producers, making the gin widely available across Europe.

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Created with one purpose in mind, the perfect Negroni, Four Pillars boosts the amount of Tasmanian pepperberry leaf and cinnamon and adds grains of paradise, organic blood orange and ginger to the recipe.

Expert's description

Four Pillars Bartender Series Spiced Negroni Gin is an Australian gin built on the house's Rare Dry Gin, bottled at 43.8%.

The gin starts from Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, but boosts the amount of Tasmanian pepperberry leaf and cinnamon and adds grains of paradise, organic blood orange and ginger.

The spices are specifically chosen to hold their own against Campari and sweet vermouth in a Negroni, without being drowned out by the cocktail's other powerful flavours.

The result is an aromatic, rich and spicy gin with great power and intensity, designed to be drunk in cocktails rather than on its own.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers herbaceous notes mixed with dark fruit sweetness, a hint of ginger and rhubarb, and a festive touch of cinnamon and orange.

Palate

The palate develops notes of fennel and damson on the mid-palate.

Finish

The finish carries peppermint and black liquorice.

Specifications

Name: Four Pillars Spiced Negroni Gin
Distillery: Four Pillars
Country: Australia
Type: Spiced Gin
ABV: 43.8%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 9349749000171
Serving suggestion: Negroni with Campari and sweet vermouth
Distillery: Four Pillars

Flavour profile

Spiced · Cinnamon · Orange · Intense

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The gin is designed with one specific purpose: to hold its own in a Negroni, where Campari and sweet vermouth would otherwise easily overpower a regular gin.

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From the Yarra Valley comes this powerful gin, where Australian finger lime and turmeric meet fresh ginger at a strength that intensifies the entire botanical palette.

Expert's description

Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin is an Australian Navy Strength Gin, bottled at 58.8%.

The gin is built on nine carefully selected botanicals, including juniper, fresh ginger root, turmeric, native finger limes and classic botanicals such as coriander seed and star anise.

The fresh ginger adds spiciness, while the turmeric brings weight and earthiness, and finger limes, grown in Byron Bay, provide an intense citrus-fresh character.

Compared to the house's Rare Dry Gin, the Navy Strength edition has more zesty notes of orange and lemon rind, lemongrass, sea salt and anise.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose has a gentle citrus character with bold juniper and pepper notes.

Palate

The palate shows distinct umami depth with slight sweetness and warmth.

Finish

The finish is peppery and herbal, gentle and smooth.

Specifications

Name: Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin
Distillery: Four Pillars
Country: Australia
Type: Navy Strength Gin
ABV: 58.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask strength: Yes
EAN no.: 9349749000201
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic or a strong Martini
Distillery: Four Pillars

Flavour profile

Ginger · Citrus · Spiced · Powerful

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Finger lime, one of the gin's signature botanicals, is an Australian citrus fruit filled with tiny, caviar-like pearls of citrus juice.

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Every year at harvest, Four Pillars macerates freshly crushed Shiraz grapes from the Yarra Valley into the house's Rare Dry Gin, giving it a deep ruby colour with no added sugar.

Expert's description

Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin is an Australian gin built on the house's Rare Dry Gin, bottled at 37.8%.

The gin is built on the botanicals of Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, including juniper and Tasmanian pepperberry, joined by freshly crushed Shiraz grapes from the Yarra Valley.

All the sweetness and the deep, purple colour come entirely from the grapes themselves, with no added sugar.

The gin is made only once a year, at the time of the Shiraz harvest, making it a seasonal specialty release.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers fresh pine needles, citrus and white pepper spice with distinct, concentrated raspberry notes.

Palate

The palate is balanced and sweet with long juniper, spice character and a little tannin towards the finish.

Finish

The finish carries sweet-tart red berries and a hint of black pepper spice.

Specifications

Name: Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin
Distillery: Four Pillars
Country: Australia
Type: Fruit Gin
ABV: 37.8%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 9349749000249
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a bunch of red grapes
Distillery: Four Pillars

Flavour profile

Grapes · Berry · Spiced · Sweet

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The gin's deep ruby colour comes entirely from the macerated Shiraz grapes, with no artificial colouring of any kind.

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Behind Ferdinand's distillery in the Saar valley grow quince trees, and the freshly harvested muscatel quinces are blended here with the distillery's own Rausch Kabinett wine in a regional homage to British sloe gin.

Expert's description

Ferdinand's Saar Quince Gin is a German quince gin, unaged and bottled at 30%.

The gin is built on over 30 finely balanced botanicals taken from the vineyards and their own cultivation, including lemon, thyme, juniper, rosehip, almond, roses and lavender.

The freshly harvested muscatel quinces, a rare pear quince variety grown behind the distillery, are macerated together with an infusion of the house's Rausch Kabinett wine.

The result is the distillery's regional homage to British sloe gin, where the quince's sweetness and tartness replace the sloe berry.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers delicate rose-like florals alongside the juicy, caramelised fruit tones of quince.

Palate

The palate is fruity, sweet and slightly sour with a clear quince flavour, while juniper takes a back seat.

Finish

The finish is pleasant with a little dryness.

Specifications

Name: Ferdinand's Saar Quince Gin
Country: Germany
Type: Quince Gin
ABV: 30%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 4260270191112
Serving suggestion: Neat, as a digestif
Distillery: Ferdinand's Saar

Flavour profile

Quince · Fruity · Sweet · Floral

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The quinces used in the gin are a rare muscatel quince variety, grown right behind the distillery in the Saar valley.

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This powerful edition of Elephant Gin uses double the amount of the house's 14 botanicals, giving it a far more intense character than the classic London Dry edition.

Expert's description

Elephant Strength Gin is a German Navy Strength Gin, unaged and bottled at 57%.

The gin is built on the same 14 botanicals as Elephant London Dry Gin, including the African ingredients buchu, baobab, devil's claw and lion's tail, but uses double the quantity of each.

The extra botanicals combined with the high strength give a far more concentrated, powerful flavour experience than the standard edition.

Despite its strength, the gin is often described as surprisingly smooth, with a long finish dominated by juniper and citrus.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is powerful and fresh, dominated by juniper, layered with vibrant citrus, particularly sweet orange peel, an herbaceous hint of mountain pine, and the characteristic blackcurrant-like fragrance of buchu.

Palate

The palate is smooth with a strong juniper presence complemented by lemon peel, heather and mint, followed by orange, bitterness and mild notes of ginger and blackcurrant.

Finish

The finish is long and surprisingly smooth, with lingering warmth and a pronounced imprint of juniper and citrus.

Specifications

Name: Elephant Strength Gin
Country: Germany
Type: Navy Strength Gin
ABV: 57%
Size: 50 CL
Cask strength: Yes
EAN no.: 5060351330046
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic or a strong Martini
Distillery: Elephant Gin

Flavour profile

Juniper · Citrus · Powerful · Spiced

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Elephant Strength uses double the amount of the same 14 botanicals as the house's classic London Dry Gin, including the rare African ingredients buchu and baobab.

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Behind every bottle of Elephant Gin, 15% of the profit goes to African wildlife conservation projects, and in this edition the distillery lets macerated sloe berries pull dark forest-fruit flavour into the house's London Dry Gin.

Expert's description

Elephant Sloe Gin is a German sloe gin made from Elephant London Dry Gin, bottled at 35%.

The sloe gin is made by adding macerated sloe berries to Elephant London Dry Gin, which already builds on 14 different botanicals.

Among the 14 botanicals are four African ingredients: buchu, baobab, lion's tail and devil's claw, alongside more classic ones such as juniper, elderberry, mountain pine needles, orange peel, cassia bark and lavender.

The sloe berries give a tart, forest-fruit-like depth that is markedly drier than many other sloe gins on the market.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers red berry and sloe berry fruit with cracked black pepper and a faint hint of grilled almond.

Palate

The palate is brawny with cracked black pepper spice and tart sloe berry fruit with faint lavender.

Finish

The finish is relatively dry compared to many other sloe gins.

Specifications

Name: Elephant Sloe Gin
Country: Germany
Type: Sloe Gin
ABV: 35%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 5060351330077
Serving suggestion: Neat over ice or in a Sloe Gin Fizz
Distillery: Elephant Gin

Flavour profile

Sloe berry · Spiced · Dry · Berry

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Elephant Gin donates 15% of its profit to two African wildlife conservation organisations working to protect endangered elephants.

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In the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, this gin is distilled in the Scottish copper pot still called Jenny, where mountain pine and heather give it a distinctly Scottish fingerprint.

Expert's description

Edinburgh Small Batch Gin is a Scottish gin from Edinburgh Gin, bottled at 43%.

The gin is built on 13 classic botanicals, including juniper, citrus peel and coriander seed, supplemented by local notes such as heather and pine buds.

The distillery, founded in 2010, distils in small batches in the Scottish copper pot still Jenny, overseen by master distiller David Wilkinson.

The combination of classic gin botanicals and Scottish landscape notes gives the gin a well-balanced, gently spiced character.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers pine-like notes reminiscent of the mountains, together with heathery scented notes.

Palate

The palate is well-balanced and crisp with gentle gingery spiciness and laid-back citrus.

Finish

The finish is juniper-forward with a fresh citrus edge and a hint of spice.

Specifications

Name: Edinburgh Small Batch Gin
Distillery: Edinburgh Gin
Country: Scotland
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060232070009
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic over ice
Distillery: Edinburgh Gin

Flavour profile

Juniper · Pine · Citrus · Spiced

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Edinburgh Gin's pot still is named Jenny, and the distillery sits literally in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.

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Named after Amsterdam's old harbour, where ships of the Dutch East India Company once moored, this gin is built on a recipe that Lucas Bols found tucked away in its own distillery.

Expert's description

Damrak Amsterdam Gin is a Dutch gin from Lucas Bols, bottled at 41.8%.

The recipe dates back to the 1700s and was rediscovered by Lucas Bols, the world's oldest distilled spirits brand, founded in 1575.

The gin is built on a neutral grain spirit and 17 botanicals, including oranges from Valencia and Curaçao, lemon, cinnamon, anise, juniper, lavender and angelica, and is distilled five times.

Unlike many traditional London Dry gins with a heavy juniper emphasis, Damrak goes for a more balanced, citrus-forward profile, where juniper remains a key ingredient.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers orange sherbet, spicy orange zest, dried fruit and light piney juniper.

Palate

The palate is dominated by orange zest with underlying piney juniper, angelica root, dry black pepper and cinnamon spice.

Finish

The finish is mild with a hint of lemon peel and juicy grapefruit tempered by coriander and white pepper.

Specifications

Name: Damrak Amsterdam Gin
Distillery: Lucas Bols
Country: Netherlands
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 41.8%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Distilled five times
EAN no.: 8716000968517
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with orange peel
Distillery: Lucas Bols

Flavour profile

Citrus · Spiced · Juniper · Balanced

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The name Damrak comes from Amsterdam's inner harbour, where merchant ships of the Dutch East India Company arrived from and departed to exotic ports across the globe.

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Developed by a pharmacist and named after the alchemists' old copper distillation equipment, Copperhead follows a minimalist philosophy, letting just five botanicals carry the entire flavour.

Expert's description

Copperhead London Dry Gin is a Belgian London Dry Gin, bottled at 40%.

The gin is built on just five botanicals: juniper, cardamom, orange peel, angelica and coriander.

The minimalist, elegant recipe results in a balanced, fresh and spicy flavour profile, where the cardamom is allowed to stand out clearly.

With only five botanicals, Copperhead sets itself apart from many other contemporary gins that often rely on a dozen or more ingredients.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is sweet with plenty of citrus, where citrus and cardamom stand out with a touch of sugar.

Palate

The palate is pleasant and soft, with a slightly sugary note alongside clear notes of cedar and cardamom.

Finish

The finish is persistent with crisp hints of juniper.

Specifications

Name: Copperhead London Dry Gin
Country: Belgium
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 5425036320017
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with orange peel
Distillery: Copperhead

Flavour profile

Cardamom · Citrus · Spiced · Soft

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Copperhead was developed by a pharmacist and deliberately uses only five botanicals, where most other gin brands rely on far more.

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Classic London Dry style meets modern boldness, as Copperhead lets black Ceylon tea and elderberry play alongside juniper and cardamom in this intense edition.

Expert's description

Copperhead Black Batch London Dry Gin is a Belgian London Dry Gin, bottled at 42%.

The gin is built on seven botanicals: juniper, orange zest, coriander seeds, angelica and cardamom, joined by the more unconventional elderberry and black Ceylon tea.

The combination of classic gin botanicals with black tea gives Black Batch a depth and complexity that sets it apart from the house's other editions.

The result is an intensely flavoured, classically styled London Dry Gin with cardamom spice and Ceylon tea as a running theme.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is classic pine with lavender, camphor and overripe banana from the juniper, joined by black Ceylon tea leaves, cardamom, coriander, zesty orange and a faint hint of sage.

Palate

The palate is dry, piney juniper, enlivened by black pepper and cardamom spice and Ceylon tea with overripe banana and a faint hint of orange.

Finish

The finish is piney juniper and cardamom spice.

Specifications

Name: Copperhead Black Batch London Dry Gin
Country: Belgium
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 42%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 5425036320161
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a tea leaf garnish
Distillery: Copperhead

Flavour profile

Tea · Spiced · Juniper · Intense

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Copperhead is named after the alchemists' old copper distillation equipment and was developed in collaboration with a pharmacist.

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