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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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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A limited strawberry liqueur from Bloom, distilled in extremely small batches to achieve maximum fullness of flavour.

Expert's description

Bloom Strawberry Cup Gin Liqueur Limited Edition is an English Gin Liqueur, bottled at 28%.

The liqueur is distilled in extremely small batches, giving it a deep dark red colour and an inviting, fruity aroma.

The nose offers distinct notes of strawberry, while the palate is soft and gentle, with notes of sun-ripened berries.

This limited edition is a seasonal addition to Bloom's range of gin liqueurs.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is inviting and fruity, with distinct notes of strawberry.

Palate

The palate is soft and gentle, with notes of sun-ripened berries.

Finish

The finish is sweetly rounded and berry-like.

Specifications

Name: Bloom Strawberry Cup Gin Liqueur Limited Edition
Country: England
Type: Gin Liqueur
ABV: 28%
Size: 50 CL
EAN no.: 5010296001617
Serving suggestion: With mint and grapefruit
Distillery: Bloom

Flavour profile

Strawberry · Fruity · Soft

Did you know?

Bloom is known for its floral, easy-drinking gin expressions, and this liqueur continues that style with a sweet, fruity twist.

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Bobby was born in Indonesia and emigrated to the Netherlands in the 1950s, but the longing for the flavours of home followed him, and he began adding Indonesian spices to Dutch jenever in his own kitchen.

Expert's description

Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin is a Dutch gin distilled in Schiedam and bottled at 42%.

The gin was launched in 2014 by Bobby's grandson Sebastiaan, who reinterpreted his grandfather's homemade recipe into a modern gin distilled in Schiedam, gin's historic capital.

Eight botanicals go into the recipe, where traditional ingredients like juniper, coriander seed and fennel meet Indonesian spices such as lemongrass, cubeb pepper and cinnamon.

Each botanical is distilled separately before being blended together, creating a complex flavour profile where lemongrass's fresh spiciness takes the lead.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is bright and aromatic with citrus lift and gentle spice.

Palate

The palate is complex with clear lemongrass, backed by juniper and cubeb pepper.

Finish

The finish is smooth and dry.

Specifications

Name: Bobby's Schiedam Dry Gin
Country: Netherlands
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with lemongrass
EAN no.: 8710631119034
Distillery: Bobby's Dry Gin

Flavour profile

Spiced · Citrus · Complex · Aromatic

Did you know?

Bobby's is named after the founder's grandfather, who as an Indonesian immigrant added spices to jenever in his own kitchen.

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Juniper berries hand-foraged just 5 metres from the Sardinian coastline are used fresh, not dried, in this small batch gin from Silvio Carta.

Expert's description

Boigin Gin is an Italian Small Batch Dry Gin from Sardinia, bottled at 40%.

Silvio Carta founded his distillery in Baratili San Pietro on Sardinia in the 1950s, and Boigin is 100% Sardinian-made.

The gin is built on wild-growing juniper berries hand-foraged along the coast and used fresh in the distillation, together with the Sardinian herbs myrtle, lentischio, sage and elicriso (Helichrysum italicum).

Botanicals are sourced from both the scenic Sinis Peninsula and the distillery's own botanical garden, giving the gin a distinctly local character.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is softly rounded, with fresh orange peel and lemon zest, supported by the Sardinian herbs.

Palate

The palate is spicy and clean, with fresh citrus from orange and lemon, and a distinct juniper character from the coastal-foraged berries.

Finish

The finish is fresh, with subtle notes of herbs and citrus that linger.

Specifications

Name: Boigin Gin
Distillery: Boigin
Country: Italy
Type: Italian Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange

Flavour profile

Citrus · Spiced · Herbal · Fresh

Did you know?

The juniper berries for Boigin are hand-picked just 5 metres from the Sardinian coastline and travel only 10 km to the distillery.

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The Sardinian coast smells of salt and juniper, and somewhere between the cliffs and the golden saffron fields, Silvio Carta has distilled a Gin that carries the soul of the island with it. Boigin Saffron is the golden edition of the house's classic Gin, coloured and spiced by one of the world's most coveted spices.

Expert's description

Boigin Saffron is an Italian Gin from the Silvio Carta distillery on Sardinia, double distilled in traditional copper alembics with fresh Sardinian juniper and refined with genuine DOP saffron, bottled at 40%.

The gin is a further development of the house's classic Boigin Gin, where the characteristic juniper, citrus peel and Mediterranean herbs are joined by saffron threads from the island's own DOP-protected saffron area around San Gavino Monreale. The saffron alone gives the gin its deep, golden colour.

Behind the bottle stands the family company Silvio Carta, founded in the early 1950s in Baratili San Pietro on Sardinia. The company was originally known for its Vernaccia di Oristano, but has since expanded with Mirto, Vermouth, Limoncello and a range of Gin variants, all built on the island's local ingredients. Boigin Saffron won Bronze at The International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2022 and received the Red Seal at The WineHunter Award in both 2020 and 2021.

Tasting notes

Nose

Citrus and freshly picked juniper meet Mediterranean herbs, and behind them lies the sweet, almost silky aroma of saffron, floral and lightly earthy at once.

Palate

Round and full-bodied, with a spiced warmth from the saffron that intertwines with sweet citrus and a touch of florals.

Finish

A long, warmly spiced close, where the Mediterranean herbs and the saffron's finish linger in the glass.

Specifications

Name: Boigin Saffron
Distillery: Silvio Carta
Region/Country: Sardinia, Italy
Type: Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled in traditional copper alembics
EAN no.: 8005765970409
Serving suggestion: Enjoy neat over ice with a sprig of rosemary, or as a Gin & Tonic with a mild, floral tonic and lemon peel or saffron threads. Also works well in a Golden Negroni or Saffron Martini.

Flavour profile

Spiced · Citrus · Floral · Mediterranean herbs · Sweet

Did you know?

The saffron in Boigin Saffron comes from the zone around San Gavino Monreale on Sardinia, the only DOP-approved saffron area in all of Italy. Each flower is hand-picked in the early morning, and only three red stigmas from each flower become the actual spice.

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Long before gin existed, the Dutch brewed genever, and Bols has been distilling juniper since the 1600s in the heart of Amsterdam.

Expert's description

Bols Genever is a Dutch Genever from Lucas Bols, bottled at 42%.

Lucas Bols is the world's oldest distilled spirits brand, with roots dating back to 1575, and the first written proof that Bols distilled juniper comes from a 1664 record.

In 1820 Bols created a new genever recipe with a more accessible taste, which was already being shipped to America by 1823 and played an important role in the early cocktail culture of the USA.

Genever is made by combining maltwine, a distillate of rye, corn and wheat that resembles an unaged whisky, with neutral grain spirit and a total of 22 botanicals including juniper.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is gentle with juniper, grain and malt, spiced with a hint of vanilla and a whisky-like character.

Palate

The palate is soft and complex, where delicate juniper meets the rich, grainy sweetness of maltwine with a hint of cherry.

Finish

The finish leaves a warmth towards the end with earthy, grassy notes.

Specifications

Name: Bols Genever
Distillery: Lucas Bols
Country: Netherlands
Type: Genever
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8716000967381
Serving suggestion: Neat, chilled or in a classic cocktail
Distillery: Lucas Bols

Flavour profile

Grainy · Juniper · Malt · Soft

Did you know?

Genever is considered the forerunner of modern gin, and the word gin actually derives from the Dutch word for juniper, jenever.

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Bombay takes its classic London Dry Gin and adds freshly pressed Mediterranean lemons - a fresh twist on the classic cocktails.

Expert's description

Bombay Citron Pressé Gin is an English Fruit Gin, bottled at 37.5%.

The gin is a delightful combination of the distillery's classic London Dry Gin and freshly pressed Mediterranean lemons.

It is created as a perfect, inspiring twist on the classic cocktails.

With its citrus-fresh profile, it is a sure winner for anyone who loves citrus fruits.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh, with distinct lemon and juniper.

Palate

The palate is citrus-fresh, with notes of freshly pressed Mediterranean lemons.

Finish

The finish is light and citrus-filled.

Specifications

Name: Bombay Citron Pressé Gin
Distillery: Bombay
Country: England
Type: Fruit Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 7640175744168
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic, a slice of lemon and fresh mint leaves

Flavour profile

Lemon · Fresh · Fruity

Did you know?

Bombay Citron Pressé is built on the distillery's classic London Dry Gin, simply infused with freshly pressed Mediterranean lemons for a citrus-fresh twist.

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The original Bombay, where the spirit's vapours rise through a basket of dried botanicals and collect their aroma along the way, rather than the botanicals being macerated directly in the spirit.

Expert's description

Bombay Original London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin, unaged and bottled at 37.5%.

The gin is built on 8 botanicals: licorice, cassia bark, coriander seeds, angelica root, lemon peel, juniper berries, orris root and almonds.

During distillation, the spirit vapour passes through the botanicals, suspended at the top of the column, resulting in the delicate aromas and flavours the gin is known for.

The method differs from maceration techniques and results in a cleaner, more refined gin, where no single botanical dominates too heavily.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is smooth juniper with plenty of floral notes, where the freshness of lemon peel and the floral character of angelica and orris root also come through clearly.

Palate

The palate offers a mix of juniper and botanicals, where coriander and licorice root take the lead, while the licorice gives a gentle roundness.

Finish

The finish is dry, and towards the end the juniper melds into soft baking spice notes.

Specifications

Name: Bombay Original London Dry Gin
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Vapour infusion
EAN no.: 5010677710497
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with lemon peel
Distillery: Bombay Sapphire

Flavour profile

Juniper · Citrus · Floral · Dry

Did you know?

The Bombay name pays tribute to India during the height of the British Empire, when gin was a popular drink among the British stationed there.

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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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Botanicals hang in a basket above the spirit and are infused by alcohol vapours rather than boiled directly, a technique pioneered by the Dakin family in the 1830s that still shapes this classic gin.

Expert's description

Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin, vapour-infused and bottled at 40%.

The gin is distilled in a Carterhead still, where botanicals are suspended above the spirit and gently infused by alcohol vapours, yielding a softer extraction than direct boiling.

The recipe is built on 10 botanicals: almond, lemon peel, liquorice, juniper berries, orris root, angelica, coriander, cassia, cubeb and grains of paradise.

This 100cl edition is a classic gin offering plenty of juniper on the nose combined with fresh citrus.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is intense with bright lemon and light juniper, leading into earthy, peppery spice.

Palate

The palate is classic, with fragrant juniper, herbal spice, liquorice and clean, fresh citrus.

Finish

The finish is medium-length and elegant, with a light spiced character.

Specifications

Name: Bombay Sapphire London Dry Gin
Distillery: Bombay Sapphire
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Distillation method: Vapour infusion (Carterhead)
EAN no.: 5010677716000
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange

Flavour profile

Citrus · Juniper · Spiced · Classic

Did you know?

Bombay Sapphire's vapour infusion technique using Carterhead stills was pioneered by the Dakin family in the 1830s.

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Bombay Sapphire celebrates the citrus fruits of Spain's Murcia region in this small batch gin, where the sun itself has helped shape the flavour.

Expert's description

Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Murcian Lemon London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 47%.

The gin is a small batch gin created to celebrate the citrus fruits of the Murcia region in south-eastern Spain.

The citrus fruits are hand-picked, hand-peeled and sun-dried, which brings out the delicate sweetness of orange, mandarin and lemon.

Together with juniper and the other classic Bombay Sapphire botanicals, this gives the gin a distinct citrus character.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh, with notes of sun-dried lemon, orange and mandarin.

Palate

The palate offers delicate sweetness from the citrus fruits combined with juniper.

Finish

The finish is fresh and citrus-forward.

Specifications

Name: Premier Cru Murcian Lemon
Distillery: Bombay Sapphire
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 7640175743642
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic and a twist of lemon peel

Flavour profile

Citrus · Orange · Fresh

Did you know?

The citrus fruits for Murcian Lemon are hand-picked and sun-dried in the Murcia region of south-eastern Spain, known for some of Europe's finest citrus.

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Bombay The Original is the house's classic London Dry Gin, where a balanced bouquet of botanicals creates a clean, recognisable expression.

Expert's description

Bombay The Original London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 37.5%.

The gin is Bombay's original recipe, forming the foundation of the distillery's entire range.

A balanced bouquet of botanicals with juniper as its foundation gives the gin its classic profile.

The lighter ABV makes it versatile and well suited to both classic cocktails and a simple Gin & Tonic.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is classic, with distinct juniper and citrus.

Palate

The palate is clean and well balanced.

Finish

The finish is dry and fresh.

Specifications

Name: The Original
Distillery: Bombay
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010677710497
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic

Flavour profile

Juniper · Classic · Balanced

Did you know?

Bombay The Original is the house's foundational recipe, later developed further into the better-known Bombay Sapphire.

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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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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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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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Juniper foraged from the southern slopes of Mount Everest at up to 5,200 metres gives this English gin an intensely piney character, met by Italian bergamot.

Expert's description

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

The rare Himalayan juniper grows between 2,600 and 5,200 metres and is foraged from Mount Everest's southern slopes in the Solukhumbu District of northeastern Nepal.

The juniper berries are steam-distilled separately, directly in the Himalaya, through a gentle 20-hour process, after which the essence is sent to England and, following an eight-hour maceration, transferred to 'Angela', the distillery's 115-year-old copper pot still.

Bergamot, an aromatic citrus fruit, is sourced from Calabria in southern Italy and cold-pressed, its essential oil then added to the gin after distillation.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is intense with plenty of juniper, backed by the aromatic citrus character of bergamot.

Palate

The palate is complex, with extra dry top notes set against fresh juicy citrus from lemon, orange and bergamot, over a background of rich woody spice and floral roots.

Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with spice and a touch of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Boxer Gin Premium London Dry Gin
Distillery: Boxer Gin
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Distillation method: Steam-distilled juniper, copper pot still
EAN no.: 506022306017
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lemon

Flavour profile

Juniper · Citrus · Spiced · Complex

Did you know?

Boxer Gin's copper pot still, named 'Angela', is 115 years old.

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From the small distillery in Køge comes this Danish quality gin, made by brothers Claus and Michael Braunstein.

Expert's description

Braunstein Dragonfly Dansk Straight Gin is a Danish Straight Gin, bottled at 44%.

The gin is made by Claus and Michael Braunstein following a recipe with carefully selected botanicals.

Braunstein is one of Denmark's pioneering distilleries, known for both its whisky and its gin since starting up in Køge.

The gin is recommended served with dried rosebuds from a lime, which both garnish and add flavour to the drink.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is classic, with juniper and a touch of citrus.

Palate

The palate is clean and well balanced, with distinct juniper.

Finish

The finish is dry and fresh.

Specifications

Name: Braunstein Dragonfly Dansk Straight Gin
Distillery: Braunstein
Country: Denmark
Type: Straight Gin
ABV: 44%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5704048903341
Serving suggestion: With lime and dried rosebuds

Flavour profile

Juniper · Clean · Balanced

Did you know?

Braunstein was founded by brothers Claus and Michael Braunstein in Køge and was among the first Danish craft distilleries.

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Brighton Gin is thought through from first drop to final label - a 100% vegan gin, where even the glue and wax on the neck are animal-free.

Expert's description

Brighton Gin is an English Gin, bottled at 40%.

The gin is 100% vegan, from the contents themselves to the glue on the label and the wax on the bottle neck.

During distillation, all gluten content is removed, and every bottle is finished by hand.

The flavour is soft and delicious, with notes of lime and dandelion, which together with juniper create a lovely, well-balanced gin.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is soft, with lime and a touch of dandelion.

Palate

The palate is round, with lime, dandelion and juniper.

Finish

The finish is soft and well balanced.

Specifications

Name: Brighton Gin
Distillery: Brighton
Country: England
Type: Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060855780033
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic and a slice of lime

Flavour profile

Lime · Floral · Soft

Did you know?

Brighton Gin is filled and labelled entirely by hand, and even the glue on the label and the wax on the bottle neck are 100% vegan.

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Where most gins let juniper lead, Brockmans flips the formula and lets blueberries and blackberries take the starring role.

Expert's description

Brockmans Premium English Gin is an English gin distilled from 11 botanicals and bottled at 40%.

The recipe includes juniper, blueberries, blackberries, cassia bark, liquorice, lemon peel, coriander seed, angelica root, orange peel, almonds and orris.

By dialling down juniper's usual dominance and lifting the berries forward, the distillery creates a softer, more fruit-forward style than a classic London Dry.

The result is a gin often described as surprisingly smooth and complex, with fresh blackberries and raspberries in front rather than the typical juniper sharpness.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral with blueberries, blackberries and a hint of hibiscus.

Palate

The palate is nutty and fruity with blueberries, juniper and soft aniseed notes.

Finish

The finish is intensely smooth and dry.

Specifications

Name: Brockmans Premium English Gin
Country: England
Type: Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010296169164
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with fresh blackberries and blueberries
Distillery: Brockmans

Flavour profile

Berry · Floral · Smooth · Fruity

Did you know?

Brockmans uses as many as 11 botanicals, where blueberries and blackberries take over from juniper's usual leading role.

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Instead of the dried citrus peel many gin producers rely on, Brooklyn Gin hand-cuts its lemon, lime, orange and clementine right before distillation, to preserve all the juiciness.

Expert's description

Brooklyn Gin Small Batch is an American gin from Brooklyn, bottled at 40%.

The gin uses eleven botanicals, five of which are locally sourced citrus peels: lemon, lime, orange and clementine, hand-cut fresh rather than dried or frozen.

Alongside the citrus peels, lavender and cocoa nibs are used, giving the gin its characteristic round depth.

By avoiding dried citrus peel, which can produce dull and flat flavours, as well as artificial aromas, the distillery ensures a fresh, vivid citrus character in every batch.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers bright fresh lime, sweet orange and lemon with a subtle floral hint of lavender and spice.

Palate

The palate opens citrus-forward and bright, followed by a clean, piney juniper core.

Finish

The finish is clean and slightly spicy, thanks to the hand-cracked juniper berries.

Specifications

Name: Brooklyn Gin Small Batch
Country: USA
Type: Small Batch Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 0852176003343
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with fresh lemon peel
Distillery: Brooklyn Gin

Flavour profile

Citrus · Lavender · Fresh · Juniper

Did you know?

Brooklyn Gin uses exclusively hand-cut fresh citrus peel from lemon, lime, orange and clementine, never dried, frozen or concentrated citrus.

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Bruichladdich sends its distillers out into Islay's raw nature to forage botanicals for The Botanist - the result is a gin with the island's wild soul in every drop.

Expert's description

Bruichladdich The Botanist Small Batch Islay Dry Gin is a Scottish Islay Dry Gin, bottled at 46%.

The gin uses as many as 9 of the classic gin components, including orris root, cassia bark and coriander seed - but that is just the starting point.

Bruichladdich adds a further 22 wild, hand-foraged botanical ingredients from Islay's raw landscape, including juniper.

In total, 31 botanicals are used, giving The Botanist a complexity that is rare within gin.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is complex and floral, with a touch of Islay's wild nature.

Palate

The palate offers a wealth of herbs and flowers, carried by classic juniper.

Finish

The finish is long and botanically complex.

Specifications

Name: The Botanist Small Batch
Distillery: Bruichladdich
Country: Scotland
Type: Islay Dry Gin
ABV: 46%
Size: 100 CL
EAN no.: 5055807401883
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with Fever-Tree Indian Tonic
Distillery: h

Flavour profile

Botanical · Floral · Complex

Did you know?

The 22 wild-foraged botanicals for The Botanist are hand-harvested on Islay by a local team who know the island's flora down to the smallest detail.

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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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From Buss Spirits in Belgium comes a gin where crisp Belgian apples meet juniper, coriander and a brief spell in Calvados barrels that lends a touch of soft wood.

Expert's description

Buss No 509 Belgian Apple Gin is a Belgian fruit gin from Buss Spirits, bottled at 40%.

The gin is built on juniper, coriander seed, liquorice, angelica root, vanilla, cardamom, iris, orange, lemon and fresh Belgian apples.

The apple flavour is enhanced by a brief ageing in Calvados barrels, which gives the gin soft, woody accents without overpowering the apple's freshness.

No sugar, artificial colouring or artificial flavour is added, letting the apple and botanicals stand out clearly.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is filled with ripe Belgian apples, mingling with juniper and botanical spices.

Palate

The palate offers crisp apple with a light tartness, supported by juniper, coriander and a hint of floral angelica.

Finish

The finish is fresh with lingering apple and earthy juniper.

Specifications

Name: Buss No 509 Belgian Apple Gin
Distillery: Buss Spirits
Country: Belgium
Type: Fruit Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5425035390097
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of apple
Distillery: Buss Spirits

Flavour profile

Apple · Fresh · Spiced · Lightly tart

Did you know?

The gin's apple character is enhanced by a brief ageing in Calvados barrels, a cask type normally used for French apple brandy.

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Buss No. 509 lets roses from Bulgaria bloom in this Belgian small batch gin, where the rose flavour unfolds gradually.

Expert's description

Buss No 509 Small Batch Bulgarian Rose Premium Belgian Gin is a Belgian Rose Gin, bottled at 40%.

The gin is distilled from fresh ingredients with an intense infusion of roses from Bulgaria.

In flavour, the rose petals may seem subdued at first, but later the gin develops both aroma and taste of balanced rose petals.

The gin is best enjoyed in a Gin & Tonic with a good tonic water and ice.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is floral and develops with rose over time.

Palate

The palate is balanced, with rose unfolding gradually.

Finish

The finish is floral and light.

Specifications

Name: Buss No 509 Small Batch Bulgarian Rose Premium Belgian Gin
Country: Belgium
Type: Rose Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5425035397805
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with good tonic water and ice
Distillery: Buss No 509

Flavour profile

Rose · Floral · Balanced

Did you know?

Bulgaria is world-renowned for its rose cultivation in the so-called 'Rose Valley', where many of the world's finest rose oils are produced.

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The deep, rose-red colour hints at something sweet and fruity, but Buss No 509 Raspberry is far more balanced than its looks promise, with juniper and spice keeping the raspberry in check.

Expert's description

Buss No 509 Raspberry is a Belgian gin from Buss Spirits Distillery, bottled at 37.5%.

The gin is built on botanicals such as juniper, coriander, licorice, angelica, vanilla, cardamom, iris, orange, lemon and raspberry.

Despite the rose-red colour, which might suggest a predominantly sweet and fruity gin, the raspberry is actually well balanced with juniper and an assortment of herbs, spices and citrus.

The result is a layered sweetness with a distinct raspberry accent, without the underlying gin character being drowned out.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh, with hints of raspberries.

Palate

The palate offers citrus up front, lemon and raspberry notes, with floral and herb-garden tones in the middle, cardamom, angelica and a faint hint of anise, followed by piney juniper and a tart berry, giving a surprisingly dry finish.

Finish

The finish is rich and smooth with a hint of warmth.

Specifications

Name: Buss No 509 Raspberry Gin
Distillery: Buss Spirits Distillery
Country: Belgium
Type: Fruit Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5425035390004
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with fresh raspberries
Distillery: Buss Spirits Distillery

Flavour profile

Raspberry · Citrus · Spiced · Dry finish

Did you know?

Despite its rose-red colour and raspberry name, the gin is built on a full set of classic gin botanicals such as juniper, coriander and angelica.

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With a measure of real saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world derived from the crocus flower, this Scottish gin gets its characteristic pale golden colour and a subtle, complex depth.

Expert's description

Cadenhead's Old Raj Dry Gin is a Scottish Dry Gin, bottled at 55%.

The gin is infused with real saffron, the rare and costly spice derived from the crocus flower, giving it a light golden hue.

Botanicals include coriander, citrus peel, orris root and almond, where the saffron's sweet, earthy character complements the orris root.

The high strength of 55% gives the gin a full, rich body with a refreshing balance of juniper, spice and slight floral character.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is perfumed, aromatic and smooth, with fresh botanicals that open one after the other, featuring earthy juniper, zesty citrus and subtle hints of exotic saffron.

Palate

The palate is rich and full-bodied, where the saffron adds a subtle creamed vanilla edge while its sweet, earthy character complements the orris root and almond.

Finish

The finish is long and dry with an elegant interplay of spice and slight earthiness that lingers on the tongue.

Specifications

Name: Cadenhead's Old Raj Dry Gin
Distillery: Cadenhead's
Country: Scotland
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 55%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 610854557003
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic or neat over a single ice cube
Distillery: Cadenhead's

Flavour profile

Saffron · Spiced · Floral · Powerful

Did you know?

Old Raj is one of very few gins in the world infused with real saffron, giving the bottle its characteristic pale golden colour.

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At the traditional Domaine de Cantarelle in southern France, botanicals are hand-picked to capture the terroir of the Provence, its sun-drenched fields and hillsides.

Expert's description

Cantarelle Gin de Provence is a French gin from Domaine de Cantarelle, bottled at 40%.

The gin is built on juniper, lavender, thyme, rosemary and citrus fruits, including lime blossom, grapefruit and bitter orange peel, all hand-picked to reflect the Mediterranean terroir.

Domaine de Cantarelle is a renowned winery and distillery in southern France, where production relies on local, traditional methods.

Provence is known for its lavender fields, and the Mediterranean climate gives the botanicals a concentrated, aromatic intensity.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers fresh notes of juniper, citrus fruits and Mediterranean herbs with a floral nuance.

Palate

The palate is soft and aromatic with fine lavender notes, spicy thyme, fresh lemon and a hint of rosemary.

Finish

The finish is long-lasting, fresh and slightly spicy with fine herbal and citrus accents.

Specifications

Name: Cantarelle Gin de Provence
Distillery: Domaine de Cantarelle
Country: France
Type: Gin de Provence
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3760125945866
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a sprig of rosemary
Distillery: Domaine de Cantarelle

Flavour profile

Lavender · Thyme · Citrus · Floral

Did you know?

Domaine de Cantarelle is primarily known as a traditional winery, giving the gin a unique connection to the craft of winemaking.

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Deep inside Balmenach whisky distillery in Speyside sits a copper chamber found nowhere else in the world. Here, among whisky casks and malt bins, Caorunn is born - named after the Gaelic word for rowan.

Expert's description

Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin is a Scottish Premium Gin distilled at Balmenach Distillery in Speyside and bottled at 41.8%.

Caorunn has been handcrafted in small batches at Balmenach since 2009 and is distilled in the world's only working copper Berry Chamber, housed inside the whisky distillery itself.

Eleven botanicals, including juniper, coriander, cassia bark, angelica root, lemon and orange peel, are loaded into the chamber's four trays alongside five Scottish 'Celtic' botanicals: rowan berry, heather, dandelion, bog myrtle and Coul Blush apple. Vapour from the spirit passes through the trays over several days, picking up the aromas.

Each batch totals just 1,000 litres, giving every bottle a tight, handcrafted character.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh and aromatic with ripe citrus, apple and a hint of wild berry, backed by a soft herbal note.

Palate

The palate is crisp with classic juniper, spiced coriander and a light sweetness from the Coul Blush apple.

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with a last trace of heather and rowan berry.

Specifications

Name: Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin
Distillery: Balmenach Distillery
Country: Scotland
Type: Premium Gin
ABV: 41.8%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5010509800068
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of red apple
Distillery: Caorunn Gin

Flavour profile

Fresh · Berry · Spiced · Apple · Herbal

Did you know?

Caorunn is pronounced 'ka-roon' and is the Gaelic word for rowan berry, one of the five 'Celtic' botanicals that make the gin Scottish to its core.

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