Gin Lane 1751

William Hogarth's famous 1751 engraving depicted London's gin epidemic as a social collapse. Gin Lane 1751 turns that history on its head, using the very image as a tribute to gin's long, chequered journey from disgrace to refinement.

Gin Lane 1751 Small Batch London Dry Gin 70 cl 40%

Item no.: 2222786539-6077

Gin Lane 1751 London Dry Gin - try it with lemon
This is a full-bodied and classic London Dry Gin from Gin Lane 1751. The taste has distinct notes of juniper, star anise and refreshing citrus. Enjoy it with a classic Indian Tonic and a slice of lemon in a delicious Gin & Tonic glass. See all gins from Gin Lane 1751 here. - Distillery: Gin Lane 1751- Name: Gin Lane 1751 London Dry Gin - Botanicals: Juniper berries, cassia bark, orris root, angelica root, Sicilian lemon, corriander, star anise and Spanish oranges - Country: England - Type: London Dry Gin - Alc. strength: 40% - 70 cl. - Recommended Tonic Water: Fever-Tree Indian Tonic - Recommended Garnish: A slice of lemon
1pcs.
29,25EUR
Gin Lane 1751 Small Batch Victoria Pink Gin 70 cl 40-alc

Item no.: 2222786539-6080

Gin Lane 1751 Victoria Pink Gin - try it with orange
Gin Lane 1751 Royal Strength Gin is created with a higher alcohol percentage, which allows the ingredients to release additional flavor. The gin is well-balanced with a refreshing juniper flavor in the beginning and a clean and crisp aftertaste. See all gins from Gin Lane 1751 here. - Distillery: Gin Lane 1751- Name: Gin Lane 1751 Victoria Pink Gin - Botanicals: Juniper berries etc. - Country: England - Type: Pink Gin - Alc. strength: 40% - 70 cl. - Recommended Tonic Water: Fever-Tree Raspberry & Rhubarb Tonic - Recommended Garnish: A slice of orange
1pcs.
33,50EUR

About Gin Lane 1751

Gin Lane 1751 is an English gin named after artist William Hogarth's famous 1751 engraving 'Gin Lane'. For newcomers it's a spicy, classic London dry gin that's easy to enjoy; for collectors it's notable that the brand deliberately plays on the gin category's dark past, turning an image of social hardship into a symbol of how far the craft has come since the 18th-century 'gin craze'.

History & Background

Hogarth's engraving was originally paired with a companion piece, 'Beer Street', where beer was depicted as wholesome and prosperous while gin was portrayed as the root of social misery, drunkenness, poverty and neglected children in London's poorest quarters. The image was, in truth, propaganda, created to support the Gin Act of 1751, which sharply tightened the sale of gin to curb what contemporaries called the 'gin craze'. That a modern brand today uses this very motif as its name and label is a deliberate contrast: where gin was once society's disgrace, it is now a craft product celebrated for its quality rather than condemned for its effects.

Production & Style

The gin is distilled with juniper and classic London Dry botanicals using a traditional English method.

Signature Style

Spiced, Citrus, Classic
The taste offers a classic London Dry character with spiced and citrus-driven notes.

Facts

Producer	Gin Lane 1751
Pronounced	/dʒɪn leɪn ˌsɛvənˈtiːn ˌfɪfti ˈwʌn/
Country	England

Did you know?

The name refers to William Hogarth's engraving 'Gin Lane' from 1751, which warned against the widespread gin abuse of the time in London.

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