Boodles Original London Dry Gin (75cl, 45.2%)

Boodles Original London Dry Gin is a citrus-free London Dry gin distilled from British wheat and botanicals, bottled at 45.2% ABV to a recipe dating back to 1845. It is named for Boodle's Gentlemen's Club in St. James's, London. The botanicals are juniper, coriander, angelica root, caraway, rosemary, sage and nutmeg, with no citrus peel. It leans juniper-forward and herbal rather than citrusy. The nose has robust piney, resinous juniper with angelica, fresh herbs, coriander and a hint of spice. The palate is bright and juniper-forward with caraway, lemon rind mid-palate, prickly coriander spice and cinnamon bark. The finish is moderately long, clean, dry and warming with a subtle caraway note.