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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