Sipsmith London Dry Gin

I feel like James Bond sipping this in a martini and after tasting it I feel like one of the Bond girls after he’s had his way with them…ravished and satisfied and wanting more all at once.

I tasted this London Dry Gin neat at 41.6%abv, with a drop of water, and in a gin & tonic in the morning. In the glass, this gin appears very neutral-coloured and with thin viscosity. Juniper bark is first and foremost on the nose with orange peel appearing afterwards. The taste is also juniper- and citrus-forward but with a complex burst of spices and flavours slipping by in every direction as well. There is a spicy heat present which dissipates with a drop of water, allowing the juniper to explode and the side-stage flavours to mingle with it. This is a delight to sip neat and performs exceptionally well in a cocktail as well. I would prefer a more enticing mouthfeel in a neat gin, but that is the only demerit that comes to mind in this very complex spirit. Excellent!

Floral and fruity aromas. A little bit of ethanol . Flavors held right in line. Right down to the alcohol flavors. Finish was short with a somewhat chemical aftertaste.

Favorite London Dry

Very smooth