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- Category Gin
- Country United Kingdom
- Distillery Whitley Neill
- Style Dry Gin
- Alcohol 43%*
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Whitley Neill
Original Handcrafted Dry Gin
(0.75l,
43%*)
*please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
Price
$29.99
John James Whitley Neill comes from a family of eight generation of distillers, and he is a direct descendant of Thomas Greenall. If you are reading this from just about anywhere in the UK, you might instantly recognize that the Greenall name has been associated with distilling in England — Gin in particular — for 250 years. As a child, he happened upon a cache of bottles in his Grandmother’s storage, all full and breaking labels with the family name. This experience inspired him to take up the family tradition.
All Whitley Neill Spirits are distiller in a single, small-format, 100-year-old, copper-pot still… the oldest still in operation in the UK. They shun the "continuous distillation" process that ramps up volume, choosing to start and finish one batch at a time. Quite impressive. Currently, this small-batch, craft distillery has only one product, Whitley Neill Dry Gin, and quite a product it is, too.
Young Johnny went to Africa, where he met his future bride. Not only did he bring her back to London (smart man), but he brought back a few signature Africa botanicals that makes his Dry Gin unlike any other. Sure… it has juniper berries — would hardly be Gin without them, right? And there are few others that Gin-lovers will recognize as well, including lemon and orange peel from Spain, Angelica Root from France, Cassia bark from China, and Russian Coriander seed. But there are three more that really make a difference here.
The first is Florentine Iris root from Italy. Whitley believes that it softens the aroma and balances the sharpness of the citrus… and who am I to argue. But it is the African components that make this drinker a stand-out. Baobab fruit and Cape Goosebery — both from South Africa — seem to add a subtly exotic, yet familiar fruitiness along with an interesting light golden hue… almost like thin champaign.
- Category Gin
- Country United Kingdom
- Distillery Whitley Neill
- Style Dry Gin
- Alcohol 43%*
Appearance / Color
Almost clear, with a subtle golden hue.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
A very distinctive floral aroma with candied lemon peel and pepper.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Smooth and a little viscous with hints of exotic spice and citrus.
Finish
Long and herbal, with a lingering sweet spice.
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spicy -
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floral -
candied -
lemon peel -
black pepper
Whitley Neill
Original Handcrafted Dry Gin
Dog Dogson's
Smartass corner
London Dry Gin is not always from London. Gin does not have the same geographical restrictions as Spirits such as Cognac, Scotch, or Tequila. Only a tiny handful of London Dry Gins are actually made in the city.
Hardcore Gin lovers say the word Martini should never be preceded by Vodka, lobster, or pomegranate. They say the original and the only real Martini consists of Gin, Vermouth & olives, period!
Classifications of Gin: London Dry Gin, Plymouth Gin, Old Tom Gin, Genever or Dutch, New Western or new American or International style.
How much Tonic is in a Gin & Tonic? The ideal proportions for a perfect Gin & Tonic is one part Gin and two parts Tonic.
While juniper-heavy Gin is perfect for your daily G&T, it is also complemented extremely well by tea flavours such as Earl Grey. Try steeping Earl Grey tea bags in Gin for an hour before mixing it with lemon juice and soda for a refreshing tipple. This one gets you additional kudos, so let’s keep it between us.
Juniper berry is the main ingredient of Gin. They are usually picked wild by independent workers throughout Europe and sold via distributors to Gin makers worldwide.
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Dog Dogson's
Smartass corner
London Dry Gin is not always from London. Gin does not have the same geographical restrictions as Spirits such as Cognac, Scotch, or Tequila. Only a tiny handful of London Dry Gins are actually made in the city.
Hardcore Gin lovers say the word Martini should never be preceded by Vodka, lobster, or pomegranate. They say the original and the only real Martini consists of Gin, Vermouth & olives, period!
Classifications of Gin: London Dry Gin, Plymouth Gin, Old Tom Gin, Genever or Dutch, New Western or new American or International style.
How much Tonic is in a Gin & Tonic? The ideal proportions for a perfect Gin & Tonic is one part Gin and two parts Tonic.
While juniper-heavy Gin is perfect for your daily G&T, it is also complemented extremely well by tea flavours such as Earl Grey. Try steeping Earl Grey tea bags in Gin for an hour before mixing it with lemon juice and soda for a refreshing tipple. This one gets you additional kudos, so let’s keep it between us.
Juniper berry is the main ingredient of Gin. They are usually picked wild by independent workers throughout Europe and sold via distributors to Gin makers worldwide.
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