When darkness falls early and the evening calls for something warming, a glass of well-spiced gin is often the answer - but which gin, and why that particular one? Questions like these are exactly what this little book is made to answer.

The Expert's Description

Gin til den Kolde Tid Gin Book by Iben Diamant is a Danish-language gin guide written by gin enthusiast Iben Diamant and published by Forlaget Rosinante.

Iben Diamant's extensive gin knowledge is gathered in this compact book, aimed at anyone who wants to know more about the world of gin - from the different styles to how to choose the right bottle for the season. The book is written in Danish, making it an accessible reference for Danish gin enthusiasts, who otherwise often have to turn to English-language books to find the same depth of knowledge.

About the Book

The book works as a small reference you can reach for whenever you need to know more about a particular gin style, a distillery, or a classic way to serve gin during the colder months. The format is compact, 11x15 cm, so the book can easily sit on the bar shelf or be left out without taking up much space.

Specifications

Title: Gin til den Kolde Tid
Author: Iben Diamant
Language: Danish
ISBN: 9788763862790

Did You Know?

The book's small pocket format of 11x15 cm makes it easy to keep on the bar shelf as a quick reference, ready for the moment a guest asks about the difference between a London Dry and an Old Tom in the middle of a cosy evening.

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Johnny Neill, eighth generation of a distilling family that has made spirits since 1762, found his gin's signature ingredient through his wife's tales of Africa's legendary baobab tree.

Expert's description

Whitley Neill Miniature Original Handcrafted Dry Gin is an English gin distilled at the City of London Distillery and bottled at 43% in a 5cl bottle.

The gin launched in 2005, created by Johnny Neill, a direct descendant of the renowned Greenall and Whitley distilling families, who wanted to revive his family's legacy with a modern twist.

Botanicals include juniper, angelica root, cassia bark, coriander seed, orris root, lemon and orange, alongside the tart African baobab fruit and Cape gooseberries, which give the gin its distinctive citrus character.

Distillation takes place at the City of London Distillery, the only gin distillery in the City of London in 200 years.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is citrus-fresh with a hint of baobab and juniper.

Palate

The palate is round and fruity with clear baobab, juniper and citrus.

Finish

The finish is gentle and refreshing.

Specifications

Name: Whitley Neill Miniature Original Handcrafted Dry Gin
Country: England
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 5 CL
Distillery: City of London Distillery
EAN no.: 5011166052760

Flavour profile

Citrus · Fruity · Round · African

Did you know?

The baobab fruit, the gin's signature botanical, is known as the 'tree of life' in South Africa for its ability to store water in its wide trunk.

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Inspired by Persia's fruit-rich gardens, this Whitley Neill expression adds Turkish quince to the classic recipe, a fruit that has played a role in Middle Eastern cooking for millennia.

Expert's description

Whitley Neill Miniature Quince Handcrafted Gin is an English gin distilled at the City of London Distillery and bottled at 43% in a 5cl bottle.

The gin is built on the same base as Whitley Neill's original recipe, including juniper, coriander seed, cassia bark, orris root, angelica root, liquorice, sweet orange, lemon and baobab.

Turkish quince is added as the leading flavour, a yellowish fruit resembling a cross between a pear and an apple in both appearance and taste.

The result is a fruity, juniper-driven gin, where the quince's sweet notes are followed by apricot and peach, with a long finish of orange blossom and grapefruit.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fruity with stone fruit, juniper and citrus peel.

Palate

The palate is dominated by quince, with sweetness from apricot and peach.

Finish

The finish is long and fruity with orange blossom and grapefruit.

Specifications

Name: Whitley Neill Miniature Quince Handcrafted Gin
Country: England
Type: Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 5 CL
Distillery: City of London Distillery
EAN no.: 5011166054139

Flavour profile

Fruity · Quince · Sweet · Floral

Did you know?

Quince has played a role in Middle Eastern and Persian cooking for millennia, and Whitley Neill Quince Gin is inspired by exactly that tradition.

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Johnny Neill's childhood memories of summer-ripe rhubarb from his grandparents' garden lie behind this spiced gin, now in a small bottle.

Expert's description

Whitley Neill Miniature Rhubarb & Ginger Gin is an English Handcrafted Dry Gin, bottled at 43%.

The gin is distilled with ten botanicals, including juniper, angelica root, cassia bark, coriander seed, lemon, liquorice, orris root and sweet orange, joined by rhubarb and ginger.

After the war, the Whitley family lived in the countryside near Daresbury, where they cultivated their garden with exciting flavours that later inspired the family's gin experiments.

This 5cl miniature makes it easy to try the fresh rhubarb and ginger flavour before committing to a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose has prominent juniper followed by a noticeably sweet, fruity aroma.

Palate

The palate opens with a light ginger-spiced warmth, after which the unmistakable rhubarb flavour comes through, backed by sweet orange and a touch of herbaceousness.

Finish

The finish is fruity and spiced, with lingering notes of rhubarb preserve and juniper.

Specifications

Name: Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin
Distillery: Whitley Neill
Country: England
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 5011166055235
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
Distillery: Whitley Neill

Flavour profile

Rhubarb · Ginger · Fruity · Spiced

Did you know?

The rhubarb recipe is inspired by Johnny Neill's childhood memories of picking rhubarb in his grandparents' garden.

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Sicilian blood oranges meet African baobab fruit and Cape gooseberry in this gin, now in a small bottle to try the flavour.

Expert's description

Whitley Neill Miniature Blood Orange Gin is an English Handcrafted Dry Gin, bottled at 43%.

The gin is flavoured with Sicilian blood oranges alongside eight other botanicals, including juniper, coriander, cassia bark, liquorice and lemon.

The addition of baobab fruit and South African Cape gooseberry gives the gin an exotic South African twist, a nod to the founder's wife's homeland.

This 5cl miniature makes it easy to try the blood orange flavour before committing to a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is intense with bitter orange peel, juniper and lemon.

Palate

The palate is silky, blending herbaceous flavours with the simultaneously sweet and bitter notes of blood orange.

Finish

The finish has vibrant notes of bittersweet orange zest.

Specifications

Name: Whitley Neill Blood Orange Gin
Distillery: Whitley Neill
Country: England
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 5011166056355
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of blood orange
Distillery: Whitley Neill

Flavour profile

Blood orange · Citrus · Exotic · Sweet

Did you know?

Baobab and Cape gooseberry are used as a nod to the founder's wife's South African homeland.

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The Neill family orchards in lush England inspired this sweetly rounded gin, now in a small bottle to try the flavour.

Expert's description

Whitley Neill Miniature Raspberry Gin is an English Handcrafted Flavoured Gin, bottled at 43%.

The gin is distilled with botanicals such as raspberries, juniper and coriander.

The gin is inspired by the Whitley family's history and their time in Persia, a family that has produced and distilled gin across eight generations.

This 5cl miniature makes it easy to try the fruity raspberry flavour before committing to a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is clear raspberry with floral notes, balanced by liquorice and coriander, and very delicate juniper in the background.

Palate

The palate opens sweetly with juniper, coriander and liquorice, before a dominant, bold raspberry flavour takes over, fading into juniper and citrus.

Finish

The finish is fruity and sweetly rounded, with a lingering touch of citrus.

Specifications

Name: Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin
Distillery: Whitley Neill
Country: England
Type: Flavoured Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 5011166056348
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with fresh raspberries
Distillery: Whitley Neill

Flavour profile

Raspberry · Sweet · Fruity · Floral

Did you know?

The recipe is inspired by the Neill family's own orchards in the lush English countryside.

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A South African aloe variety called Karoo meets fresh cucumber in this handcrafted English gin, now in a small bottle to try the flavour.

Expert's description

Whitley Neill Miniature Aloe & Cucumber Gin is an English Handcrafted Dry Gin, bottled at 43%.

The gin is inspired by the Whitley family's history and their time in Persia, where the family has produced and distilled gin across eight generations.

The foundation is classic botanicals such as juniper, coriander, lemon and orange peel, angelica root, cassia bark and orris root, joined by the rare South African Karoo aloe and fresh cucumber.

This 5cl miniature makes it easy to try the flavour combination of cucumber and aloe vera before committing to a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh and green, with earthy cucumber, grass and herbs.

Palate

The palate is vibrant and crisp, where aloe's subtle sweetness balances cucumber's fresh, cooling notes, while juniper and a touch of melon come through clearly.

Finish

The finish is smooth and fragrant, with a lingering, refreshing balance.

Specifications

Name: Whitley Neill Aloe & Cucumber Gin
Distillery: Whitley Neill
Country: England
Type: Dry Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 5011166058489
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of cucumber
Distillery: Whitley Neill

Flavour profile

Cucumber · Refreshing · Earthy · Green

Did you know?

The Whitley family has distilled gin across eight generations, with roots tracing back to their time in Persia.

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Ripe English blackberries from late summer give this handcrafted gin its fruity signature, now in a small bottle.

Expert's description

Whitley Neill Miniature Blackberry Gin is an English Handcrafted Dry Gin, bottled at 43%.

The gin is distilled with botanicals such as juniper, coriander seed, cassia bark, orris root, angelica root, liquorice root, sweet orange and lemon peel, joined by blackberry.

The gin is inspired by the Whitley family's history and their time in Persia, a family that has produced and distilled gin across eight generations.

This 5cl miniature makes it easy to try the fruity blackberry flavour before committing to a full bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers fresh, plump berries with a touch of floral hedgerow.

Palate

The palate is smooth with a core of piney juniper followed by zesty sweet citrus and a hint of black pepper.

Finish

The finish has a little earthiness alongside the warming spice of cassia.

Specifications

Name: Whitley Neill Blackberry Gin
Distillery: Whitley Neill
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 5 CL
EAN no.: 5011166058113
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lime
Distillery: Whitley Neill

Flavour profile

Blackberry · Fruity · Spiced · Floral

Did you know?

The blackberries in this gin are inspired by wild English late-summer blackberries picked along hedgerows and field edges.

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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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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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Silent Pool takes their classic gin and adds a lovely floral tone with rose tea, without compromising on complexity.

Expert's description

Silent Pool Rose Expression Premium Gin is an English Rose Gin, bottled at 43%.

The gin is a combination of the classic Silent Pool Gin and rose tea, giving it a floral tone.

The quantities of the original botanicals have been slightly adjusted to support the rose flavour, while the gin remains both complex and fresh.

Silent Pool is distilled by the scenic Silent Pool lake in Surrey, England.

Tasting notes

Nose

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

Palate

The palate is complex and fresh, with distinct rose.

Finish

The finish is floral and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Silent Pool Rose Expression Premium Gin
Distillery: Silent Pool
Country: England
Type: Rose Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060411480605
Serving suggestion: With pear or rose petals

Flavour profile

Rose · Floral · Complex

Did you know?

Silent Pool Gin is named after the crystal-clear lake from which the distillery draws its water, near Surrey's Hedeskove.

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Red Door brings the character of winter into the bottle with this limited edition, created from selected botanicals.

Expert's description

Red Door Highland Winter Edition Small Batch London Dry Gin is a Scottish London Dry Gin, bottled at 45%.

The gin is a limited edition, created from selected botanicals suited to the winter season.

It is distilled in the Scottish Highlands and has roots in the Benromach distillery.

The gin is recommended served with a slice of blood orange, which both garnishes and adds flavour to the drink.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is spiced with a touch of citrus.

Palate

The palate is full and spiced, matching the character of winter.

Finish

The finish is warm and spiced.

Specifications

Name: Red Door Highland Winter Edition Small Batch London Dry Gin
Country: Scotland
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 45%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5020613074996
Serving suggestion: With a slice of blood orange
Distillery: Red Door Gin

Flavour profile

Spiced · Full · Wintery

Did you know?

Red Door Gin has connections to the Benromach distillery in the Scottish Highlands.

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Gin has become more popular than ever, and a good gin book is the difference between a fine gin and tonic and a real experience.

About the product

Gin Historie, Opskrifter, Ginkartotek by Iben Diamant gathers gin's history, a number of recipes and a catalogue of different gin brands in one book. It's written for both the beginner wanting to understand the world of gin better and the enthusiast after new recipes and inspiration for the home bar.

A solid gift for anyone whose whisky shelf is already full and ready to explore gin at the same level.

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Fary Lochan's classic gin rests in used bourbon casks for almost 3 years, drawing a beautiful golden colour and delicate sweetness from the wood.

Expert's description

Fary Lochan Bourbon Cask Gin is a Danish Barrel Aged Gin, bottled at 38%.

The gin is Fary Lochan's Classic Gin, which has been cask aged in used bourbon casks for almost 3 years.

The long ageing has resulted in a beautiful golden colour with a distinctive and delicate bourbon flavour to round it off.

The gin is recommended served neat, over ice.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is warm, with bourbon and vanilla.

Palate

The palate is delicate, with bourbon character and an underlying classic gin profile.

Finish

The finish is rounded and lingering.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Bourbon Cask Gin
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Country: Denmark
Type: Barrel Aged Gin
ABV: 38%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks
Serving suggestion: Neat served over ice

Flavour profile

Bourbon · Vanilla · Golden

Did you know?

Fary Lochan ages this gin for almost 3 years in used bourbon casks, an unusually long ageing period for a gin.

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Fary Lochan's classic gin gains a new dimension when it rests in small sherry casks, drawing colour and sweetness from the wood.

Expert's description

Fary Lochan Sherry Cask Gin is a Danish Barrel Aged Gin, bottled at 38%.

The gin is Fary Lochan's Classic Gin, which has been cask aged in small sherry casks.

The cask ageing contributes to the elegant amber colour that characterises Sherry Cask Gin.

The flavour offers a pleasant, delicious sweetness from both sherry and the cask, complementing the classic gin character.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is warm, with sherry and a touch of juniper.

Palate

The palate is sweetly rounded, with notes of sherry and wood.

Finish

The finish is rounded and warm.

Specifications

Name: Fary Lochan Sherry Cask Gin
Distillery: Fary Lochan
Country: Denmark
Type: Barrel Aged Gin
ABV: 38%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks
EAN no.: 5714713000657
Serving suggestion: Neat served over ice

Flavour profile

Sherry · Sweetly rounded · Warm

Did you know?

Fary Lochan is one of Denmark's most acclaimed farm distilleries, known for experimenting with cask ageing of their gin.

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Mombasa Club puts the focus on summer with this soft lemon gin, where ripe Mediterranean lemons meet classic London Dry character.

Expert's description

Mombasa Club Lemon Edition Gin is a Spanish Lemon Gin, bottled at 37.5%.

The gin is a soft and delicious summer gin with the loveliest taste of ripe Mediterranean lemons.

The flavour is combined with the base of Mombasa Club London Dry Gin, giving a well-balanced whole.

It is recommended served neat with ice or with a good Indian tonic and a slice of lemon as garnish.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh and citrus-forward, with ripe notes of Mediterranean lemon.

Palate

The palate is soft, with distinct lemon and an underlying classic gin character.

Finish

The finish is fresh and lightly tart.

Specifications

Name: Mombasa Club Lemon Edition Gin
Distillery: Mombasa Club
Country: Spain
Type: Lemon Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8437011284303
Serving suggestion: Neat with ice or with Indian tonic and a slice of lemon

Flavour profile

Citrus · Soft · Fresh

Did you know?

Mombasa Club Lemon Edition is a seasonal interpretation of the classic Mombasa Club London Dry Gin, infused with ripe Mediterranean lemons.

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G'Vine is the unconventional gin distilled from grapes, and June takes this base and lets it meet juicy pear and a touch of cardamom for a soft, summery edition.

Expert's description

June by G'Vine Pear and Cardamom is a French flavoured gin from G'Vine, bottled at 37.5%.

The spices and botanicals are macerated for several days in grape spirit and then distilled in a copper pot still, after which the distillate is blended with a natural infusion of pear, enhanced with a hint of cardamom.

The result is a soft, fruity gin with notes of orchard evenings, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, juicy pear confection and the grape's natural sweetness.

June is designed as a more elegant and versatile alternative within the flavoured gin category, ideal for sunny days.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is intense with juicy, ripe pear, floral nuances and a delicate spiciness from cardamom.

Palate

The palate is soft and round with the pear's natural sweetness, cardamom's spicy finesse and a backdrop of French grape.

Finish

The finish is pleasantly long with lingering fruit notes and a hint of exotic spice.

Specifications

Name: June by G'Vine Pear and Cardamom
Distillery: G'Vine
Country: France
Type: Flavoured Gin
ABV: 37.5%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 3700209603145
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of fresh pear
Distillery: G'Vine

Flavour profile

Pear · Cardamom · Soft · Fruity

Did you know?

The G'Vine base is distilled from grapes rather than grain, giving June an unusually soft, round character.

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The recipe dates back to 1863, when James Burrough, great grandfather of current chairman Christopher Hayman, laid the groundwork for what later became the world-renowned Beefeater Gin, and Hayman's still distils to the very same family recipe.

Expert's description

Hayman's London Dry Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 41.2%.

The gin is built on 10 classic botanicals: juniper, lemon, orange, cassia cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, angelica root, orris root, coriander seed and licorice root.

The botanicals are macerated for 24 hours for extra concentration, before the gin is distilled in three small copper pot stills.

The family recipe has been passed down through five generations and is distilled today just as it was over 150 years ago.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh and vibrant, with dominant notes of juniper complemented by a medley of citrus zest and subtle floral undertones.

Palate

The palate is crisp and balanced, featuring bold juniper upfront, followed by hints of coriander, lemon peel and earthy spice.

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with a lingering taste of botanicals and a slight peppery warmth.

Specifications

Name: Hayman's London Dry Gin
Distillery: Hayman's
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 41.2%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5021692000241
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with lemon peel
Distillery: Hayman's Gin

Flavour profile

Juniper · Citrus · Spiced · Classic

Did you know?

The Hayman family descends directly from James Burrough, the man behind Beefeater Gin, and has carried on its own family recipe through five generations.

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Four Pillars from Australia takes their award-winning gin a step further with ageing in selected sherry casks.

Expert's description

Four Pillars Sherry Cask Gin is an Australian Barrel Aged Gin, bottled at 43.8%.

The gin is a blend from 42 specially selected casks, giving it an intense and deep flavour.

The cask ageing adds notes of dried fruit, hazelnut and spice that complement the classic gin character.

Four Pillars is one of Australia's most acclaimed gin distilleries, known for its experimental approach to cask ageing.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is deep and complex, with dried fruit and hazelnut.

Palate

The palate is intense, with dried fruit, hazelnut and spice.

Finish

The finish is long and warm, with lingering nutty notes.

Specifications

Name: Four Pillars Sherry Cask Gin
Distillery: Four Pillars
Country: Australia
Type: Barrel Aged Gin
ABV: 43.8%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks
EAN no.: 9349749000690
Serving suggestion: With Angostura orange bitters and dry sherry

Flavour profile

Sherry · Nutty · Intense

Did you know?

Four Pillars Sherry Cask Gin is a blend from as many as 42 different specially selected casks, giving it an unusual complexity.

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On the family farm outside Oslo, most botanicals are grown by hand, and one of them, rhodiola rosea, is picked from cliffs by the Arctic sea, once considered magical by the Vikings.

Expert's description

Kimerud Finest Small Batch Gin is a Norwegian gin from Kimerud Distillery, bottled at 43%.

The gin is distilled from as many as 22 hand-picked botanicals, including juniper, lemon peel, ginger root, coriander seed, angelica, walnut, mint, orange peel and rhodiola rosea.

The base is distilled from potatoes, an unusual choice in gin production, and botanicals are collected directly in Kimerud's farm garden between May and September.

The spirit is distilled five times, and only pure mountain water is added after distillation, giving the gin its clean, earthy character.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose carries a hint of sea air from rhodiola rosea, alongside citrus and herbs.

Palate

The palate is complex with juniper, ginger and a nutty hint of walnut.

Finish

The finish is long and earthy.

Specifications

Name: Kimerud Finest Small Batch Gin
Distillery: Kimerud Distillery
Country: Norway
Type: Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 7090036090130
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of orange
Distillery: Kimerud Distillery

Flavour profile

Complex · Earthy · Citrus · Spiced

Did you know?

During the Viking age, rhodiola rosea was considered to have magical properties, and the herb is still picked from cliffs by the Norwegian Arctic sea.

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In the Estonian wilderness grows veronica, an herb that together with juniper and fennel seeds forms a fresh, lively foundation for this gin, whose recipe is stamped directly on the bottle.

Expert's description

Crafter's London Dry Gin is an Estonian London Dry Gin, bottled at 43%.

The gin is flavoured with ten botanicals: juniper, veronica, fennel seeds, lime peel, grapefruit peel, cumin, aniseed, yarrow, oregano and mint.

Veronica, picked wild from Estonian nature, together with juniper and fennel seeds gives the gin its fresh, lively bouquet.

The gin launched in 2015 under the recipe name Recipe No. 23, printed directly on the label.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is citrus- and juniper-forward.

Palate

The palate is fresh and well-balanced with juniper, citrus, herbal fennel and floral veronica, plus a touch of pine and spice.

Finish

The finish is elegant and peppery-herbal.

Specifications

Name: Crafter's London Dry Gin
Country: Estonia
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4740050004899
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of grapefruit
Distillery: Crafter's Gin

Flavour profile

Citrus · Herbal · Floral · Spiced

Did you know?

The gin's recipe carries the name Recipe No. 23 and is printed directly on the bottle's label.

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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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Mad Owl Gin is a tribute to the owl that used to live in the attic of the distillery building, but moved out because things got too noisy.

Expert's description

Mad Owl Citrus Handcrafted Small Batch Danish Gin is a Danish Small Batch Gin, bottled at 46.5%.

The gin is a refreshing blend of juniper, coriander and citrus fruit, handcrafted in small batches.

The Thornæs distillery set out to create a mild, sweetly rounded gin with more light than dark notes.

The name Mad Owl refers to the owl that originally lived in the attic of the distillery building.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh, with citrus and a touch of coriander.

Palate

The palate is mild and sweetly rounded, with juniper and citrus up front.

Finish

The finish is light and fresh.

Specifications

Name: Mad Owl Citrus Handcrafted Small Batch Danish Gin
Distillery: Thornæs
Country: Denmark
Type: Small Batch Gin
ABV: 46.5%
Size: 50 CL
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of citrus

Flavour profile

Citrus · Mild · Sweetly rounded

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Mad Owl Gin is named after an owl that originally lived in the attic of the distillery building, but moved out due to the noise from production.

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Instead of steeping sloe berries in an already-distilled gin, Masons of Yorkshire adds the berries right at the start and distils them alongside the rest of the botanicals - a slower, but more integrated method.

Expert's description

Masons Slow Distilled Sloe Gin is an English gin distilled with sloe berries and bottled at 42%.

The gin is built on the same base as Masons Dry Yorkshire Gin The Original, but adds sloe berries during the distillation itself rather than letting them steep in the finished gin afterwards. The method produces a natural sweetness and a lingering dryness that sets it apart from many other sloe gins.

The result is a complex hedgerow of flavour and aroma, where sweet blackberry and a touch of spice meet the sloe berry's characteristic tartness.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet blackberry and a touch of spice meet juniper and a hint of liquorice.

Palate

The palate is complex, with sloe berry and spice first, before juniper breaks through to balance the sweet, lingering berry fruit.

Finish

The finish is dry, with a last trace of liquorice and berries.

Specifications

Name: Masons Slow Distilled Sloe Gin
Country: England
Type: Sloe Gin
Size: 70 CL
ABV: 42%
Serving suggestion: Serve with plenty of ice, a premium Indian tonic and a twist of lime zest
Distillery: Masons of Yorkshire
EAN no.: 5060353750194

Flavour profile

Berry · Spiced · Sweet · Dry

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Unlike most sloe gins, where the berries steep in a finished gin, Masons distils the sloe berries together with the rest of the botanicals from the very start.

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In 2012, Karl Mason started a Facebook page about Gin & Tonic Friday, which gathered 10,000 followers and gave him and his wife Cathy the confidence to quit their jobs. Two years later, Yorkshire's first distillery opened.

Expert's description

Masons Dry Yorkshire Gin The Original is an English London Dry Gin distilled on ten botanicals and bottled at 42%.

The gin is distilled in Yorkshire in copper stills named "Steve" and "Leftie" and cut to strength with spring water from Harrogate. Botanicals include juniper, cardamom, coriander, lemon and lime peel, angelica root, fennel, almond, orange zest and bay leaf, alongside a handful of secret ingredients.

The result is a warm, spiced gin with a hint of hot-cross-bun complexity and a gentle aniseed finish, which has won over 90 international awards since launching in 2013.

Tasting notes

Nose

Light fennel and fresh, damp grass notes meet soft juniper, lime and orange rind.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied with juniper, herbs and spice, where fennel, coriander and liquorice stand out clearly.

Finish

The finish is warm and peppery, with a long, refreshing trace of orange and juniper.

Specifications

Name: Masons Dry Yorkshire Gin The Original
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
Size: 70 CL
ABV: 42%
Serving suggestion: Serve with a premium tonic and a slice of orange to support the spice
Distillery: Masons of Yorkshire
EAN no.: 5060353750002

Flavour profile

Spiced · Citrus · Warm · Complex

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Karl and Cathy Mason's stills are named "Steve" and "Leftie" - after the copper pots the gin is distilled in.

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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

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

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In the small 20cl bottle, a thimble-sized measuring cup is hand-tied around the neck, handy for measuring out precise servings for the roughly 40 Gin & Tonics the bottle stretches to.

Expert's description

Hayman's Small Gin is an English London Dry Gin, bottled at 43%.

The gin is built on the house's classic botanicals, including juniper, coriander seed, citrus peel and angelica root, distilled with the same care as the larger bottles.

The small bottle makes the gin ideal for trying the flavour, as a guest gift, or for travel, without compromising on quality.

The style is classic juniper-focused London Dry, which mixes exceptionally well with tonic.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose offers juniper and fresh citrus, with peppery notes in the background.

Palate

The palate is intense with piney juniper, fennel and bright citrus peel, supported by coriander spice.

Finish

The finish is dry, clean, very mineral and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Hayman's Small Gin
Distillery: Hayman's
Country: England
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 43%
Size: 20 CL
EAN no.: 5021692000753
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with citrus peel
Distillery: Hayman's Gin

Flavour profile

Juniper · Citrus · Spiced · Mineral

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The small 20cl bottle comes with a thimble-sized measuring cup hand-tied around the neck and makes around 40 Gin & Tonics.

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Named after a 17th-century trading company from Cádiz, Wint & Lila carries a historic legacy forward in a gin distilled five times for maximum purity.

Expert's description

Wint & Lila London Dry Gin is a Spanish London Dry Gin distilled five times in bain-marie stills, bottled at 40%.

The gin is built on ten botanicals, including juniper, orange, lemon, lime, orange blossom, cinnamon, mint, coriander and angelica root.

The gentle distillation method in bain-marie stills, where the spirit is heated indirectly, gives the gin a soft, rounded character.

The name Wint & Lila refers to a historic trading company in Cádiz that traded across the world's oceans in the 17th century.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fresh citrus zest with soft juniper and delicate floral notes.

Palate

The palate is dominated by citrus with spicy juniper and sweet mint.

Finish

The finish is soft with white pepper and warming ginger and cinnamon.

Specifications

Name: Wint & Lila London Dry Gin
Country: Spain
Type: London Dry Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8437009934418
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of lemon and a hint of mint
Distillery: Wint & Lila

Flavour profile

Citrus · Spiced · Floral · Soft

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The name Wint & Lila comes from a trading company that operated out of Cádiz in the 17th century.

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In the small town of Roero in Piedmont, a gin is distilled where Moscato grapes lend a seductive touch of sweetness to an otherwise classic juniper base.

Expert's description

Villa Ascenti Gin is an Italian gin from the Santa Vittoria distillery in Piedmont, bottled at 41%.

The gin is distilled in a refurbished 1970s copper pot still by master distiller Lorenzo Rosso, who uses fresh Piedmontese botanicals such as Moscato grapes, mint and thyme alongside Tuscan juniper.

The local herbs are distilled within a few hours of harvest, giving the gin fresh and vibrant notes on the nose.

The Moscato grape is the botanical signature, giving the gin its distinctive, seductive sweetness and a soft, velvety character.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is complex with juniper and citrus notes, floral and herbal with a sweet backdrop of Moscato grapes.

Palate

The palate offers a delicate sweetness from the grapes, balanced by the earthy warmth of mint and thyme.

Finish

The finish is soft, elegant and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Villa Ascenti Gin
Distillery: Santa Vittoria
Country: Italy
Type: Gin
ABV: 41%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5000289931366
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a sprig of fresh mint
Distillery: Distilleria Santa Vittoria

Flavour profile

Moscato · Floral · Soft · Herbal

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The Moscato grapes that give the gin its signature sweetness are distilled together with the other botanicals within a few hours of harvest.

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In Tann's, classic juniper meets an unexpected friend, crisp cucumber, which alongside raspberry and rose petals gives the gin a light, floral character.

Expert's description

Tann's Premium Gin is a Spanish premium gin triple-distilled from ten botanicals, bottled at 40%.

The gin is distilled from 100% neutral grain spirit, infused with juniper, cucumber, raspberry, rose petals, orange blossom, cardamom, coriander seed, mandarin peel, lemon peel and liquorice root.

The triple distillation gives the gin a refined, modern character, where floral and fruity notes get room alongside the classic juniper.

The combination of cucumber and rose petals makes Tann's one of the more floral, refreshing Spanish gins on the market.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is fruity and fresh with a hint of liquorice.

Palate

The palate is powerful and spicy with juniper, cucumber, mandarin, rose and orange blossom.

Finish

The finish is long and spiced with a hint of liquorice.

Specifications

Name: Tann's Premium Gin
Country: Spain
Type: Gin
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 8410837520299
Serving suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a slice of cucumber
Distillery: Destilerías Campeny

Flavour profile

Cucumber · Floral · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

The gin uses as many as ten botanicals, including both cucumber and rose petals, making it more floral than a classic London Dry.

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