Tag: Liquorice

J J Whitley

October 7, 2023

J.J. Whitley London Dry gin is a classic recipe from a brand probably more well known for its flavoured vodka. Price: ~ £18ABV: 38%Known Botanicals:Angelica seedCassiaCoriander seedLemon peelLiquoriceOrange peelOrris root The Whitley family boasts over eight generations of distilling heritage, dating back to 1762. John James Whitley was the Managing Director of Greenall Whitley & Co Ltd … More J J Whitley

Tarquins – The Cornish Crocus

October 1, 2023

The Cornish Crocus is a Limited Edition gin from Tarquins, featuring saffron as the star botanical. Price: ~ £38ABV: 42%Known Botanicals:AngelicaBitter almondCinnamonCoriander seedGrapefruit peelGreen cardamomLemon peelLiquorice root Orange peelOrrisRose petalSaffronViolet Named after founder Tarquin Leadbetter, a classically trained chef who set his sights on establishing the first Cornish distillery in over a century, Tarquin’s gin has gone … More Tarquins – The Cornish Crocus

Crabbie’s Old Tom

February 17, 2022

Crabbies 1891 Old Tom is aged in oak barrels before bottling, to add a little extra earth, wood, and spice to the original recipe Price: ~ £25ABV: 43%Known Botanicals:AngelicaCelery seedCorianderGrains of paradiseLiquorice rootOrange peel Interestingly, my first introduction to the Crabbie’s brand was their alcoholic ginger beer, so when I learned that they made gin too, my … More Crabbie’s Old Tom