Berry Bros. & Rudd London Dry Gin (70cl, 40.6%)

A London dry gin from Berry Bros. & Rudd, reconstructed from a surviving 1950s bottle and a recipe of four botanicals: juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root and winter savory. The historical predecessor appeared on the house price list in 1909 as Berrys' Best and was mentioned by David Embury in 1948; the reconstructed version reached the market in February 2018. It is distilled in London and bottled at 40.6% ABV. The gin has a pronounced juniper-led character, with angelica adding a fine nutty nuance. Nose: juniper with pine-like notes and peppery spice, angelica with a fine nutty nuance, hints of violet cream and a gentle chalky note. Palate: clear and very dry, with juniper to the fore and marked peppery spice, yet soft and floral. Finish: long and spicy, with coriander lingering.