Description
Sipsmith London Dry Gin is a classic London dry style gin, it uses 10 botanicals in its maceration: Juniper berries, Coriander Seed, Angelica Root, Liquorice Root, Orris Root, Ground Almond, Cassia Bark, Cinnamon, Orange Peel and Lemon Peel. “Sipsmith was established in London in 2009. The first copper-pot based distillery to start up in London in 189 years, it is one of only four gin distilleries located within London’s city limits. Sipsmith was launched by Sam Galsworthy and Fairfax Hall, respectively former Fuller’s and Diageo employees.
Jared Brown is Sipsmith’s Master Distiller. A drinks and spirits historian and publisher, he has developed spirits in Sweden, Norway, Vietnam, and in the US over the past 12 years. The Sipsmith distillery is situated on a residential street in West London on the site of a former microbrewery, later the offices of beer hunter Michael Jackson. Its still was designed and produced by the German still manufacturers Christian Carl. Named “Prudence”, this copper pot still has a capacity of 300 litres (66 imp gal; 79 US gal). “Prudence” is the subject of their iconic swan neck copper still labelling, created alongside their visual identity and brand by Perry Haydn Taylor’s agency, big fish, before Sipsmith was started.”
THE NOSE
Floral, summer meadow notes, followed by mellow rounded juniper and zesty, citrus freshness.
THE PALATE
Dry juniper leads, then reveals lemon tart & orange marmalade, before all the flavours harmonise.
THE FINISH
Dryness leads, with spicy juniper & a hint of lemon tart emerging.
ABV – 41.6%
