Beefeater 24 is the prestigious sibling of the classic Beefeater, a super premium gin made for those who want the very best of the London Dry style.

Expert's description

Beefeater 24 Gin Premium London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 45%.

The gin is distilled in London with the very finest botanicals, giving it extra finesse compared to Beefeater's standard expression.

The flavour is finely balanced, with distinct notes of juniper supported by a more complex botanical composition.

This modern, easy-drinking gin can be enjoyed either neat or in a cocktail, where its finer character comes into its own.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is complex, with juniper and a refined touch of tea and citrus.

Palate

The palate is finely balanced, with juniper as the backbone.

Finish

The finish is long and clean.

Specifications

Name: Beefeater 24 Gin Premium London Dry Gin
Distillery: Beefeater
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5000299605004
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a cocktail
Distillery: h

Flavour profile

Juniper · Complex · Premium

Did you know?

The name 24 refers to the 24 hours it takes to infuse the botanicals in Beefeater 24, a longer process than their standard gin.

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Beefeater is one of the most iconic names in gin, a classic London Dry Gin still distilled in London itself.

Expert's description

Beefeater Gin Premium London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 40%.

The gin is well balanced in flavour with distinct notes of juniper, characteristic of the style.

The modern, easy-drinking profile makes it well suited both to enjoy neat and in a cocktail.

Beefeater has distilled gin in the heart of London since 1863 and is one of the last remaining distilleries within the city itself.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers classic juniper with a touch of citrus.

Palate

The palate is well balanced, with juniper as the backbone.

Finish

The finish is clean and dry.

Specifications

Name: Beefeater Gin Premium London Dry Gin
Distillery: Beefeater
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5000329002230
Serving suggestion: Neat or in a cocktail
Distillery: h

Flavour profile

Juniper · Classic · Balanced

Did you know?

Beefeater is one of the last gin distilleries still producing within London's city limits.

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On an old farm on the coast of Funen, the island known as Denmark's fruit orchard, Gitte and Jes Mosgaard craft a gin as sweet and floral as their surroundings.

Expert's description

Mosgaard Tangerine Premium Danish Organic Gin is a Danish organic gin distilled by Mosgaard Distillery and bottled at 40%.

The distillery was founded in 2015 and runs a zero-waste policy, with all products certified organic.

The gin is distilled on a hybrid steam infusion kettle, where alcohol vapours gently extract flavour from organic juniper, mandarin and lime peel, and spices such as star anise, cloves and coriander seed.

The result is a sweet, floral gin built on fresh tangerines, working equally well in a cocktail or with good tonic over plenty of ice.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is sweet and floral with clear mandarin and a hint of almond.

Palate

The palate is sweet and fruity with mandarin upfront, backed by spiced anise and cloves.

Finish

The finish is gentle and lingeringly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Mosgaard Tangerine Premium Danish Organic Gin
Country: Denmark
Type: Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic over ice, or with fresh apple juice
Distillery: Mosgaard Distillery
EAN no.: 0602989758295

Flavour profile

Sweet · Mandarin · Floral · Fruity

Did you know?

Mosgaard Distillery is located on an old farm on Funen's southeastern coast and runs a zero-waste policy across its entire production.

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The name comes from the legend of the Nibelungs, where the hero Siegfried takes centre stage and lime blossom carries a central symbolic meaning, one the distillery has made its defining botanical.

Expert's description

Siegfried Rheinland Classic Dry Gin is a German Dry Gin distilled by Rheinland Distillers in Bonn and bottled at 41%.

The distillery was founded in 2014 by Gerald Koenen and Raphael Vollmar, two entrepreneurs with no background in spirits but a shared passion for creating something new.

The gin is built on 18 botanicals, including lime blossom, bitter orange, thyme, juniper, cardamom and angelica root, with lime blossom as the leading flavour.

Just a year after founding, the distillery was named Germany Gin Distillery of the Year at the New York International Spirits Competition in 2015, and the gin has since won several international awards.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral with lime blossom and bitter orange.

Palate

The palate is round and spiced with thyme, cardamom and a gentle juniper base.

Finish

The finish is gentle and floral.

Specifications

Name: Siegfried Rheinland Classic Dry Gin
Country: Germany
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 41%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
Distillery: Rheinland Distillers
EAN no.: 0740737865021

Flavour profile

Floral · Spiced · Round · Elegant

Did you know?

The Siegfried name and the leading lime blossom botanical are both drawn from the legend of the Nibelungs, where the flower plays a central symbolic role.

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Gin Sul's story doesn't begin in Hamburg, but nearly 3,000 kilometres south, on the wild Costa Vicentina in Portugal, where founder Stephan Garbe found the inspiration for a gin with a southern soul.

Expert's description

Gin Sul Hamburg Dry Gin is a German Dry Gin distilled at Altona Spirit Manufacture in Hamburg and bottled at 43%.

The gin was founded in 2013 by Stephan Garbe, whose longing for Portugal and desire to capture the flavours of the Algarve became the recipe behind Gin Sul.

Botanicals include juniper, coriander seed, Portuguese lemons, rosemary, pepper, lavender, cinnamon and rock rose, a Mediterranean shrub known in Portuguese as "esteva".

Fresh lemons from Portugal are couriered to the distillery each week and hand-peeled, so fresh peel always goes into the current batch.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and citrus-forward with rosemary and a hint of cinnamon.

Palate

The palate is rich and spiced with clear lemon, lavender and pepper.

Finish

The finish is warm and spiced with lingering citrus.

Specifications

Name: Gin Sul Hamburg Dry Gin
Country: Germany
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lime
Distillery: Gin Sul
EAN no.: 426372980010

Flavour profile

Floral · Citrus · Spiced · Mediterranean

Did you know?

Gin Sul is distilled in Hamburg, but the recipe is inspired by the Algarve coast in Portugal, from where the lemons for every batch are shipped fresh each week.

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During American Prohibition, hidden bars concealed themselves behind a sign showing a "blind tiger", so patrons knew what to expect inside. That spirit lives on in this Belgian gin, distilled in secret.

Expert's description

Blind Tiger Imperial Secrets Gin is a Belgian gin distilled by Deluxe Distillery and bottled at 45%.

The gin is distilled in small batches in a concealed back room in the western part of Belgium and uses 11 botanicals, including juniper, coriander seed, grains of paradise, angelica root, orris root, lemon peel, bitter almond and lemongrass.

What sets Imperial Secrets apart is the addition of three types of tea: Chinese Yunnan tea, Assam black tea from Harmutty in India, and the rare Pu-erh tea from the Himalayas, which gives the gin a spiced warmth.

The combination of exotic teas and spices creates a gin that breaks from the classic style and signals the daring, unorthodox character the entire Blind Tiger range is known for.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is spiced and tea-like with citrus peel and a hint of almond.

Palate

The palate is warm and spiced with clear tea, lemongrass and grains of paradise.

Finish

The finish is long and warming with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Blind Tiger Imperial Secrets Gin
Country: Belgium
Type: Gin
ABV: 45%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a star anise
Distillery: Deluxe Distillery
EAN no.: 5430000098021

Flavour profile

Spiced · Tea-like · Warm · Exotic

Did you know?

The name "Blind Tiger" refers to American Prohibition-era speakeasies, where patrons bought tickets to see a "blind tiger" and got a free drink included in the price.

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In 1928, Firmin Filliers, the third generation of the distilling family, created a recipe still used unchanged today, and the name "28" honours both the year and the number of botanicals.

Expert's description

Filliers 28 Dry Gin is a Belgian Small Batch Potstill Gin distilled at Filliers Distillery and bottled at 46%.

The distillery was founded in 1880 and has a long tradition of producing high-quality spirits in the East Flanders countryside.

The recipe is built on 28 botanicals besides juniper, including Belgian hops, angelica root, allspice, fresh oranges from Spain and lavender, which are distilled separately in traditional copper stills.

The gin has only really found its way onto the international market since 2012, though it is built on a recipe unchanged since 1928.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers juniper with a hint of lemon, orange peel and a touch of cardamom.

Palate

The palate is powerful and unique with clear juniper and citrus.

Finish

The finish is warm and dry.

Specifications

Name: Filliers 28 Dry Gin
Country: Belgium
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 46%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lime
Distillery: Filliers Distillery
EAN no.: 5412166701007

Flavour profile

Powerful · Juniper · Citrus · Spiced

Did you know?

The name "28" refers both to the year 1928, when the gin was first created, and to the number of botanicals in the recipe.

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Ravenswood sits north of downtown Chicago, pressed up against an old freight line where grain cars once rolled towards the city elevators. Behind a fairly unremarkable facade, copper stills are humming away. What comes out of them smells more like a Midwestern wildflower meadow than an English gin factory.

The expert's description

Koval Dry Gin is an Organic American Dry Gin distilled with 13 botanicals at Koval Distillery in Chicago and bottled at 47%.

The unusual part of this gin sits somewhere people rarely look: in the base spirit. Most gin producers buy neutral grain spirit by the tanker and add juniper to it. Koval mashes and distills its own, from organic grain grown on Midwestern farms, and every bottle can be traced back to the farm the grain came from. That gives the spirit a bit more body, and you notice it in the texture, which is softer and creamier than a classic London Dry.

Among the 13 botanicals are juniper, angelica root, coriander, grains of paradise and rose hip. They go into the distillation in two separate stages rather than all at once, and only the heart cut is kept. The result is a gin where juniper is certainly present, but where the floral and citrus sides get to sit beside it instead of being flattened. The water comes from Lake Michigan, and there are no artificial additives and no GMO yeast.

Koval Distillery was founded in 2008 by Robert and Sonat Birnecker, who both walked away from academic careers to do it. It was the first distillery inside Chicago's city limits since Prohibition. Robert brought the technique from home, from his grandfather's fruit distillery in Austria. The whole production is both certified organic and kosher.

Tasting notes

Nose

Lavender and elderflower arrive first, almost perfumed, with lemon zest and a clear pine note behind them. A little spearmint, and a hint of vanilla if you let the glass rest.

Palate

Citrus and pine needles open. Then the floral side comes through with quince and white grapefruit, and juniper runs underneath like crushed berries. The texture is creamy rather than sharp.

Finish

Very dry. Anise and peppercorn last longest, with bitter orange peel around the edge, before the whole thing softens into something like rose petals.

Specifications

Name: Koval Dry Gin
Distillery: Koval Distillery
Region/Country: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Type: American Dry Gin
ABV: 47%
Size: 50 CL
Distillation method: Botanicals added in two stages, heart cut only
EAN no.: 850786006082
Serving suggestion: Gin and Tonic with a neutral tonic and a strip of grapefruit peel

Flavour profile

Floral · Citrus · Juniper · Dry · Peppery

Did you know?

The name Koval is Yiddish and means blacksmith. In the Birnecker family the word carried a second meaning too, the black sheep, the one who goes his own way rather than doing what everyone else does. Both readings fit two university people who quit their jobs to build a distillery in Chicago.

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Ginebra is the Spanish word for gin, and with this name Bodegas Cruz Conde positions their third SK variant as the house's most classic expression.

Expert's description

SK Ginebra Premium Spanish Dry Gin is a Spanish Dry Gin distilled by Bodegas Cruz Conde and bottled at 37.5%.

The gin is built on the same secret botanical recipe as the rest of the SK range, but is styled as the most traditional, clean expression without added fruit notes.

The transparent, wide bottle shares its shape with SK Blue and SK Pink, but comes with a more neutral label that underlines the gin's classic character.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is clean and classic with juniper and a hint of citrus.

Palate

The palate is balanced with clear juniper and botanical nuances of citrus.

Finish

The finish is dry and clean.

Specifications

Name: SK Ginebra Premium Spanish Dry Gin
Distillery: Bodegas Cruz Conde
Country: Spain
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of citrus
EAN no.: 8413026817040

Flavour profile

Classic · Juniper · Citrus · Clean

Did you know?

Ginebra is simply the Spanish word for gin, and the name signals that this is the house's most classic expression.

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In Córdoba, where Bodegas Cruz Conde has distilled spirits for generations, SK Blue is crafted as an artisanal, Spanish take on the classic dry gin.

Expert's description

SK Blue Premium Spanish Dry Gin is a Spanish Dry Gin distilled by Bodegas Cruz Conde and bottled at 37.5%.

The gin is made with juniper and a range of botanicals the distillery keeps secret, giving it its distinctive and recognisable character.

The transparent bottle with its wide body and blue label signals a fresh, citrus-driven profile true to the Spanish gin style.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh with clear citrus and a classic juniper base.

Palate

The palate offers diverse botanical nuances where citrus and juniper go hand in hand.

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with lingering citrus.

Specifications

Name: SK Blue Premium Spanish Dry Gin
Distillery: Bodegas Cruz Conde
Country: Spain
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of citrus
EAN no.: 8413026816999

Flavour profile

Citrus · Fresh · Classic · Clean

Did you know?

SK Blue is distilled in Córdoba by Bodegas Cruz Conde, who keep the gin's exact botanical recipe secret.

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A good balloon glass does something very specific for a Gin & Tonic: it gives the aromas room to unfold while the ice and garnish still have elbow room. With Tanqueray's logo on the side, there's no doubt what this glass is built for.

The Expert's Description

Tanqueray Glass 6 pcs. Balloon Glass is a set of balloon glasses made of glass from the gin brand Tanqueray, designed to showcase Gin & Tonic and other gin-based drinks. The glass has the wide, rounded bowl that defines a balloon glass, along with a distinctive green stem that sets it apart from ordinary gin glasses. Tanqueray's logo is engraved on the glass, leaving no doubt which brand the drink honours, whether you're serving a single guest or setting out the full set for an evening of gin with good friends.

Design & Materials

The wide bowl gives plenty of room for ice cubes, citrus slices or other botanicals, while the open shape lets the gin's aromas come through. The green stem is a clear design detail that ties the glass to Tanqueray's visual identity.

Use & Recommendation

The glass is built for Gin & Tonic, but also works well for other gin cocktails where you want room for ice and garnish. Pair it with a well-balanced tonic water so gin and tonic can meet in the glass the way they're meant to.

Specifications

Name: Tanqueray Glass 6 pcs. Balloon Glass
Producer/Brand: Tanqueray
Material: Glass
Dimensions (H x D): 18.2 cm x 9 cm
Quantity per set/pack: 6 pcs.

Did You Know?

Tanqueray was founded in London in 1830 by Charles Tanqueray, and the distinctive green colour repeated in this glass's stem is the same shade of green that adorns Tanqueray's bottle and logo to this day.

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The cube-shaped bottle from Williams & Humbert got a pink little sister, where strawberries, raspberries and cranberries colour both the glass and the flavour.

Expert's description

Botanic Cubical Pink Kiss Premium Spanish London Dry Gin is a Spanish London Dry Gin distilled by Williams & Humbert and bottled at 37.5%.

Like its clear sibling, Pink Kiss comes in the distinctive cube-shaped bottle, but here the contents are infused with a berry blend that gives the gin its natural pink colour.

Behind the colour lies a botanical base of juniper, coriander, angelica root, orange peel, lemon peel, orris root, liquorice root, cassia and Buddha's hand, an unusual citrus fruit with finger-like segments, which together with strawberries, raspberries and cranberries creates a fruity, gentle profile.

The result is a gin that retains the Spanish sherry bodega's craftsmanship, but in a sweeter, more approachable style than the classic Botanic Cubical.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fruity and lightly sweet with distinct berries and a hint of citrus.

Palate

The palate is gentle and fruity with strawberry and raspberry upfront, backed by juniper and a touch of liquorice.

Finish

The finish is light and refreshing with a lingering berry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Botanic Cubical Pink Kiss Premium Spanish London Dry Gin
Country: Spain
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with fresh berries
Distillery: Williams & Humbert
EAN no.: 8410028901586

Flavour profile

Fruity · Berry · Sweet · Gentle · Citrus

Did you know?

The pink colour in Pink Kiss comes exclusively from strawberries, raspberries and cranberries, not from artificial colouring.

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In 1761, Thomas Dakin built a distillery on Bridge Street in Warrington. Over 260 years later, gin is still being distilled on that same site, making it the oldest continuously operating gin distillery in England.

Expert's description

Greenall's Original London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin distilled from 100% British wheat and bottled at 37.5%.

The distillery changed hands in 1860, when Gilbert and John Greenall took over the lease of Dakin's distillery, and the Greenall family name has remained on the bottle ever since.

Today the gin is distilled by G&J Distillers in Birchwood near Warrington, where eight hand-picked botanicals, including juniper, coriander seed and citrus peels, create a clean, balanced London Dry character.

The recipe is overseen by Master Distiller Joanne Moore, one of the most celebrated female distillers in the British gin industry, and her style still shapes production at the distillery today.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers clear juniper with a hint of citrus and a lightly spiced base.

Palate

The palate is clean and balanced with distinct juniper, backed by coriander seed and a gentle citrus tone.

Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing with a lingering spiciness.

Specifications

Name: Greenall's Original London Dry Gin
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with juniper berries
Distillery: G&J Distillers
EAN no.: 5010296002980

Flavour profile

Classic · Juniper · Citrus · Clean · Spiced

Did you know?

Greenall's distillery in Warrington has distilled gin on the same site since 1761, making it England's oldest continuously operating gin distillery.

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In a converted 18th-century chapel in the small fishing village of Vilanova i la Geltrú on the Costa Daurada, brothers Marc and Manuel Giró created a gin in 2007 that gathers the whole Mediterranean into one bottle, from Spanish olives to Italian basil.

Expert's description

Gin Mare is a Spanish Mediterranean Gin distilled in Vilanova i la Geltrú and bottled at 42.7%.

Marc and Manuel Giró are grandsons of the founder behind the celebrated 1940 Spanish gin GinMG, and carried the family's distilling legacy forward with a new, Mediterranean-inspired concept.

Four key botanicals define the gin, each sourced from its own Mediterranean country: Arbequina olives from Catalonia, rosemary from Greece, thyme from Turkey and basil from Italy. Citrus botanicals such as Spanish orange peel, lemon peel and bergamot macerate for 40 days before distillation.

Nine botanicals are macerated and distilled entirely separately in a custom-built Florentine flask still in 250-litre batches. The Arbequina olive is the only olive variety in the world with Protected Denomination of Origin status, and its acidity shifts from year to year, so no two vintages of Gin Mare are identical.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is herbal and Mediterranean with rosemary, basil and a light salty olive note.

Palate

The palate is complex with juniper in the background, spiced thyme and rosemary, and an earthy depth from olive.

Finish

The finish is dry and herbal, with a last trace of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Gin Mare
Country: Spain
Type: Mediterranean Gin
ABV: 42.7%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8411640000459
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with an olive and a sprig of rosemary
Distillery: Gin Mare

Flavour profile

Herbal · Mediterranean · Complex · Salty · Dry

Did you know?

The Arbequina olive, one of Gin Mare's four key botanicals, is the only olive variety in the world with Protected Denomination of Origin status, making each vintage of the gin slightly different.

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Kyro Gin from Finland - try it with rosemary & cranberries

On the banks of the mythical Silent Pool on the Albury Estate in the Surrey Hills sits a small distillery that has, since 2015, bottled the spirit of the place, from chamomile and elderflower at the water's edge to roses from the village gardens.

Expert's description

Silent Pool Gin is an English Premium London Dry Gin distilled at Silent Pool Distillery and bottled at 43%.

The distillery was founded in 2014, and within a year the first Silent Pool Gin, built on a full 24 carefully chosen botanicals, reached the market.

The recipe includes chamomile and elderflower that grow wild around the Silent Pool itself, plus roses and lavender from the nearby village of Albury, joined by citrus, kaffir lime and local honey for a light sweetness.

The gin is distilled in a hand-built copper still powered by a vintage wood-fired steam boiler, and the most delicate botanicals, such as rose petals, kaffir lime leaves, linden and elderflower, are macerated separately in a process the distillery calls the 'Gin Tea Infusion'.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and honeyed with chamomile and elderflower, lifted by a fresh citrus and kaffir lime tone.

Palate

The palate is complex with juniper up front, floral rose and lavender, and a subtle sweetness from local honey.

Finish

The finish is soft and lightly sweet, with a last trace of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Silent Pool Gin
Distillery: Silent Pool Distillery
Country: England
Type: Premium London Dry Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060411480001
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a sprig of fresh lavender or rose petals
Distillery: Silent Pool Distillers

Flavour profile

Floral · Honeyed · Complex · Fresh · Soft

Did you know?

The distillery uses a process called the 'Gin Tea Infusion', where the most delicate botanicals, like rose petals and elderflower, are macerated separately to best preserve their volatile aromas.

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At the Jerez bodega Williams & Humbert, known for sherry across generations, they also craft a gin that breaks every rule, quite literally, with a bottle cut like a cube.

Expert's description

Botanic Cubical Ultra Premium London Dry Gin is a Spanish London Dry Gin distilled by Williams & Humbert and bottled at 45%.

The bottle is shaped as a perfect cube, a design that stands out sharply on the shelf and signals a gin unafraid to break with tradition.

Behind the striking packaging lies a botanical blend of juniper, coriander, anise, mandarin, mint, mango, thyme and Buddha's hand, a citrus fruit known for its unusual, finger-like shape.

The combination of classic and exotic botanicals gives the gin a fresh, aromatic profile, where the Spanish sherry tradition can be sensed in the background without dominating the flavour.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh and aromatic with citrus, mint and a hint of spiced anise.

Palate

The palate is round and exotic with distinct mango and mandarin, carried by juniper and a mild thyme note.

Finish

The finish is lightly sweet and refreshing with a lingering citrus tone.

Specifications

Name: Botanic Cubical Ultra Premium London Dry Gin
Country: Spain
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with mint and a slice of orange
Distillery: Williams & Humbert
EAN no.: 8410028900442

Flavour profile

Exotic · Fruity · Aromatic · Citrus · Spiced

Did you know?

The bottle for Botanic Cubical is shaped as a perfect cube, a design that makes it as much a display piece as a gin bottle.

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Foxdenton Estate in Buckinghamshire can trace its roots back to 1367, but it wasn't until 2009, after six months of distilling trials with master distiller Charles Maxwell, that the first bottle of Foxdenton 48 saw the light of day.

Expert's description

Foxdenton 48 London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin distilled at Thames Distillers and bottled at 48%.

Nick Radclyffe and his partner John Simpson set out to create a traditional London Dry Gin, both in flavour and production method, working with veteran master distiller Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillery in Clapham.

The recipe is built on seven botanicals: organic juniper and coriander seed form the base, lemon peel and lime flower add freshness, and angelica and orris root act as fixatives that bind the other aromas together in harmony.

The high 48% strength gives the gin an intense, concentrated character that has earned it several international awards, including silver in the London Dry Gin category at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2014.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is intense and juniper-driven with a fresh citrus tone from lemon peel and lime flower.

Palate

The palate is powerful and full-bodied with clear juniper, backed by an earthy depth from angelica and orris root.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with a last trace of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Foxdenton 48 London Dry Gin
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060366740007
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lemon
Distillery: Foxdenton Estate

Flavour profile

Intense · Juniper · Earthy · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Foxdenton Estate in Buckinghamshire has historical roots dating back to 1367, but has only produced spirits since 1935.

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Named after the Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia, this gin was crafted to break away from the tight, piney style often associated with British gin.

Expert's description

Smooth Ambler Greenbrier Gin is an American Small Batch Gin distilled by Smooth Ambler Spirits and bottled at 49.5%.

The gin is quadruple-distilled from a mashbill of 68% corn, 16% wheat and 16% malted barley, the same recipe the distillery uses for its vodka.

Botanicals such as juniper, coriander seed, cardamom, angelica root, orange peel, lemon peel and black pepper are added via vapor infusion, giving it a gentler, rounder character than many traditional British gins.

The result is a gin without the heavy, piney note that often defines classic British gin, offering instead a warmer, more spiced profile.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is spiced and lightly peppery with citrus and a gentle juniper base.

Palate

The palate is round and warm with cardamom and black pepper, carried by a gentle juniper character.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced with lingering pepper.

Specifications

Name: Smooth Ambler Greenbrier Gin
Country: USA
Type: Small Batch Gin
ABV: 49.5%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
Distillery: Smooth Ambler Spirits

Flavour profile

Spiced · Peppery · Warm · Round

Did you know?

Greenbrier Gin is distilled from the same mashbill of corn, wheat and malted barley that Smooth Ambler uses for its vodka.

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Master distiller Joanne Moore looked to English walled gardens and her love of tea when she set out in 2009 to create a lighter, more floral gin than the classic, juniper-heavy style.

Expert's description

Bloom London Dry Gin is an English Premium London Dry Gin distilled in a traditional copper pot still and bottled at 40%.

Bloom was created by Joanne Moore, master distiller at G&J Distillers, with a vision for a brighter, more approachable gin that broke away from the heavy juniper style.

At the heart of the recipe sits a trinity of aromatic botanicals: sweet honeysuckle and sunny chamomile dance alongside the fresh citrus of pomelo, added by hand together with seven closely guarded botanicals in total.

The result is a lighter, more floral gin that stands clearly apart from classic, juniper-driven London Dry gins.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and light with chamomile and honeysuckle, lifted by a fresh citrus tone from pomelo.

Palate

The palate is soft and delicate with juniper in the background, floral sweetness and a light bitterness from pomelo.

Finish

The finish is short and floral, with a last trace of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Bloom London Dry Gin
Country: England
Type: Premium London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010296169249
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of strawberry or pomelo
Distillery: Bloom Gin

Flavour profile

Floral · Light · Delicate · Citrus · Soft

Did you know?

Joanne Moore, the gin's creator, is one of the world's most celebrated female master distillers in gin.

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The name pays tribute to Winston Churchill's famous "Bulldog spirit", and the bottle, short, grey and studded around the neck, is just as distinctive as the gin itself. Behind it stands a former banker who left JPMorgan to distil gin.

Expert's description

Bulldog London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin quadruple-distilled from 100% British wheat and bottled at 40%.

The gin launched in 2006 from the Bulldog Gin Company, founded by Anshuman Vohra, a former JPMorgan banker who left finance to pursue his passion for gin.

The 12 botanicals are sourced from eight different countries and hand-picked each year from the same regions to ensure consistency. Alongside classics like juniper, lemon peel, almond and lavender, the recipe includes three entirely unique ingredients: Chinese lotus leaves, Turkish white poppy and Chinese dragon eye fruit.

The gin is distilled in traditional copper pot stills, and its distinctive bottle with a matte black plastic screwcap is just as recognisable as the name itself.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and exotic with lavender and a light sweetness from lotus leaves.

Palate

The palate is round with juniper up front, spiced depth from cassia and almond, and a unique floral note from poppy and lotus.

Finish

The finish is long and lightly sweet, with a last trace of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Bulldog London Dry Gin
Country: England
Type: Premium London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 897076002010
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lemon
Distillery: Bulldog Gin

Flavour profile

Exotic · Floral · Spiced · Round · Unique

Did you know?

Three of Bulldog's 12 botanicals are not found in any other gin: Chinese lotus leaves, Turkish white poppy and Chinese dragon eye fruit.

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The building's roots go back to the 1400s as a monastery for the Black Friars, and it was from here that the Pilgrim Fathers took their last walk on English soil before sailing on the Mayflower in 1620. Since 1793, the same site has housed a gin distillery.

Expert's description

Plymouth Gin is an English Gin distilled at Black Friars Distillery in Plymouth and bottled at 41.2%.

Black Friars Distillery is England's oldest working gin distillery, with records of a 'mault-house' on the site dating back to 1697. In 1793, the Coates family took over the building and converted it into a distillery for 'Plymouth Gin'.

The building's history stretches back even further: the Refectory, with its distinctive hull-shaped timber roof, was built in 1431, and the site originally served as a monastery for the Black Friars.

Plymouth Gin is known for an earthy, root-driven character that sets it apart from the more citrus-led London Dry style, and the name is protected as a geographical indication.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is earthy and lightly sweet with juniper and a root-like depth.

Palate

The palate is soft and full-bodied with juniper up front, backed by an earthy sweetness and spiced depth.

Finish

The finish is long and round, with a last trace of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Plymouth Gin
Distillery: Black Friars Distillery
Country: England
Type: Gin
ABV: 41.2%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5000299608005
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lemon
Distillery: Plymouth Gin

Flavour profile

Earthy · Soft · Round · Spiced · Classic

Did you know?

The Pilgrim Fathers spent their last night in England inside the Black Friars building in 1620, before making the short walk down to the harbour to sail for America on the Mayflower.

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Charles Tanqueray was the son and grandson of clergymen, but in 1830 he traded the church for the still. After more than 300 trials, he landed on a recipe with just four botanicals, a formula still used unchanged today.

Expert's description

Tanqueray London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin distilled to an 1830 recipe and bottled at 43.1%.

Charles Tanqueray founded his distillery in Bloomsbury, London, in 1830 and, together with his brother Edward, established Edward & Charles Tanqueray & Co on Vine Street.

Where many other gins are built on a dozen botanicals or more, Tanqueray sticks to just four: juniper, coriander seed, angelica root and liquorice, a minimalist approach that has defined the gin's clean, juniper-driven character since 1830.

The simple recipe has made Tanqueray one of the best-selling and most widely used gins in cocktail bars around the world, where its distinct juniper profile serves as a reliable foundation in classic cocktails.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is clean and juniper-dominant with a spiced depth from coriander seed.

Palate

The palate is dry and full-bodied with juniper up front, backed by an earthy note from angelica root and a light sweetness from liquorice.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with a last trace of coriander.

Specifications

Name: Tanqueray London Dry Gin
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 43.1%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5000281015248
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lime
Distillery: Tanqueray

Flavour profile

Juniper · Dry · Spiced · Classic · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Tanqueray's four-botanical recipe, juniper, coriander, angelica root and liquorice, has remained unchanged since 1830, making it one of the most minimalist in the gin world.

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The story dates back to 1761, when Thomas Dakin first developed the recipe. The Dakin family built a still where botanicals hang above the spirit rather than sitting in it, a method still used for the iconic blue bottle today.

Expert's description

Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin distilled through vapour infusion and bottled at 40%.

The gin launched in 1987 and introduced a vapour infusion method, where neutral spirit is evaporated three times in a Carter Head still and drawn through a mesh basket of ten botanicals, rather than boiled together with them.

The ten botanicals, including almond, lemon peel, liquorice, juniper, orris root, angelica, coriander, cassia, cubeb and grains of paradise, give the gin a lighter, more floral character than gins distilled the traditional way in a copper pot still.

The method preserves volatile, delicate floral aromas better, making Bombay Sapphire one of the most widely used gins in cocktail bars around the world.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is light and floral with juniper and citrus, backed by a delicate herbal sweetness from liquorice.

Palate

The palate is soft and balanced with juniper up front, spiced coriander and a nutty tone from almond.

Finish

The finish is clean and light, with a last trace of orris root and citrus.

Specifications

Name: Bombay Sapphire
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010677714006
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lemon
Distillery: Bombay Sapphire

Flavour profile

Floral · Soft · Light · Spiced · Nutty

Did you know?

Bombay Sapphire's vapour infusion method, where botanicals hang in a mesh basket above the spirit instead of being boiled with it, dates back to Thomas Dakin's original 1761 recipe.

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When Hendrick's launched in 1999, it broke every expectation of what a gin should be. Instead of citrus and spice, distiller Lesley Gracie filled the bottle with cucumber and rose, changing what modern gin could taste like.

Expert's description

Hendrick's Gin is a Scottish Small Batch Premium Gin distilled in Girvan and bottled at 41.4%.

The gin is distilled on two very different stills used simultaneously: a Bennett still from 1860, which produces a full, robust distillate, and a rare 1948 Carter Head still, which uses vapour infusion to create a lighter, more delicate spirit. The two distillates are then blended together.

Both stills were bought at auction in 1966 by Hendrick's founder Charles Gordon from the closed-down Taplow distillery in London.

What truly defines Hendrick's is the infusion of Bulgarian rose petals and Dutch cucumber into the finished spirit, a step that redefined what modern gin could be.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and fresh with clear rose and a cool cucumber note.

Palate

The palate is soft and round with juniper in the background, floral rose sweetness and a refreshing cucumber character.

Finish

The finish is clean and light, with a last trace of rose.

Specifications

Name: Hendrick's Gin
Distillery: Hendrick's Gin Palace
Country: Scotland
Type: Premium Gin
ABV: 41.4%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010327755014
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of cucumber
Distillery: Hendrick's Gin

Flavour profile

Floral · Fresh · Round · Delicate · Cool

Did you know?

Hendrick's is traditionally served with a slice of cucumber instead of citrus, a detail that has become the brand's trademark.

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At a party in Seattle in 2005, bartender Ryan Magarian tasted a gin with minimal juniper for the first time. That encounter sparked a collaboration with distiller Christian Krogstad that ended up reinventing what American gin could be.

Expert's description

Aviation American Gin is an American Gin distilled by House Spirits Distillery in Portland, Oregon, and bottled at 42%.

Ryan Magarian and Christian Krogstad founded the gin in 2006 with a clear goal: to create a gin where juniper does not dominate but instead plays alongside the other botanicals in a more democratic balance, a style later known as "New Western" gin.

Botanicals such as cardamom, coriander, French lavender, anise seed, sarsaparilla and two types of orange peel macerate for up to 18 hours in neutral grain spirit before the gin is distilled.

The gin became world-famous when actor Ryan Reynolds became co-owner and the face of the brand in 2018, bringing it to an entirely new audience far beyond the cocktail bar scene.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and spiced with lavender and cardamom, backed by a light anise-like sweetness.

Palate

The palate is round and balanced with juniper in the background, spiced coriander and a delicate citrus tone from orange peel.

Finish

The finish is soft and lightly sweet, with a last trace of liquorice and anise.

Specifications

Name: Aviation American Gin
Distillery: House Spirits Distillery
Country: USA
Type: American Gin
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 853507000123
Serving suggestion: Negroni or Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
Distillery: Aviation American Gin

Flavour profile

Floral · Spiced · Round · Citrus · Soft

Did you know?

Aviation Gin is considered one of the pioneers of the "New Western" gin style, where juniper is toned down in favour of a more balanced interplay between all the botanicals.

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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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Three friends with a shared obsession for gin settled into an old timber yard in the Yarra Valley in 2013. They wanted to prove Australia had something new to say about gin, and won the world's best gin title two years running to prove it.

Expert's description

Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin is an Australian Dry Gin distilled in Healesville in the Yarra Valley and bottled at 41.8%.

The distillery was founded by Stuart Gregor, Cameron Mackenzie and Matt Jones, who in 2015 moved production into a former timber yard in Healesville, right in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine region.

Botanicals such as coriander, juniper, cardamom, star anise, lemon myrtle, Tasmanian mountain pepper, lavender, cinnamon and angelica are joined by whole, organic oranges, not dried peel, because Australian citrus is unusually aromatic in its fresh form.

Cardamom, cinnamon and star anise add a warm, fruitcake-like depth, while Tasmanian pepperberry brings heat without harshness, and lemon myrtle serves as a native Australian alternative to lemon peel.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is warm and spiced with cardamom and cinnamon, lifted by a fresh, aromatic orange note.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied with juniper and spice up front, backed by the freshness of lemon myrtle and a light peppery warmth.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced, with a last trace of star anise and orange.

Specifications

Name: Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin
Country: Australia
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 41.8%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 9349749000164
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
Distillery: Four Pillars Gin

Flavour profile

Spiced · Warm · Citrus · Full-bodied · Aromatic

Did you know?

Four Pillars uses whole, fresh Australian oranges instead of dried peel, since Australian citrus has an unusually intense aroma, a deliberate choice that sets the gin apart from most others.

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On Islay's windswept hills, peat bogs and Atlantic shores, a team of foraging experts spent seven months finding the right plants. The result was the world's first Islay Dry Gin, distilled at a whisky distillery.

Expert's description

The Botanist Small Batch Islay Dry Gin is a Scottish Dry Gin distilled by Bruichladdich Distillery on Islay and bottled at 46%.

Bruichladdich, founded in 1881, launched the world's first Islay Dry Gin in 2010. The name comes from two local botanists, Dr Richard and Mavis Gulliver, who helped then-master distiller Jim McEwan select the wild botanicals.

Beyond nine classic botanicals, including wild Islay juniper, cassia bark, angelica root, coriander seed and cinnamon bark, a full 22 wild-growing plants are added, hand-picked from Islay's hills, peat bogs and coastlines.

The gin is distilled on an antique Lomond still nicknamed 'Ugly Betty', and the whole process from harvest to finished gin takes seven months.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is complex and herbal with juniper and citrus, backed by an earthy, coastal note from the wild Islay plants.

Palate

The palate is fresh and layered with juniper up front, spiced depth from cinnamon and cassia and a delicate herbal bitterness.

Finish

The finish is long and herbal, with a last trace of citrus and coastal salinity.

Specifications

Name: The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
Distillery: Bruichladdich Distillery
Country: Scotland
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5055807400596
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme
Distillery: Bruichladdich Distillery

Flavour profile

Herbal · Complex · Coastal · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

From around 33 plants identified on Islay by botanists Richard and Mavis Gulliver, Jim McEwan selected the 22 that made it into the final recipe.

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