Bulldog London Dry Gin (70cl, 40%)

Bulldog is a London dry gin from G&J Distillers, made in England and first launched in 2006, in a 70cl bottle at 40% vol. It is distilled four times in traditional copper pot stills and filtered three times. The botanicals combine juniper, almonds and lemon with poppy seeds, dragon eye (a Chinese fruit similar to lychee) and lotus leaves. On the nose it offers white flowers, jasmine, lily of the valley, lime, hazelnut and almond, with a light mineral touch. The palate brings juniper, fresh herbs, cut grass, crisp white fruit and lavender, and the finish is floral and warm.