Beefeater 24 Dry Gin (75cl, 45%)

Beefeater 24 is a London dry gin from London, England, distilled at the Beefeater Distillery in Kennington. The recipe was developed by Master Distiller Desmond Payne and pairs Japanese sencha tea and Chinese green tea with ten traditional gin botanicals, 12 in all. The botanicals steep for a full 24 hours in 100% grain spirit inside the still before distillation begins. This extended maceration gives a more layered and aromatic gin than the classic Beefeater expression. The nose opens with bright lemon and grapefruit peel, then piney juniper, with subtle liquorice root and a faint floral note. The palate starts with sweet citrus, then juniper, violet and lavender, with a tannic, slightly drying quality from the tea. The finish is long and dry, with grassy, vegetal warmth and sweetened lemon zest.