Bulldog London Dry Gin (75cl, 40%)

A quadruple-distilled London dry gin from England, bottled at 40% ABV and built around 12 botanicals sourced from eight countries. It is distilled in traditional copper pot stills using a base spirit derived from high-grade British wheat. Alongside classic botanicals such as juniper, angelica, coriander, lemon peel, cassia, almond, orris, lavender and liquorice, it includes dragon eye, white poppy and lotus leaf. Bulldog was the first modern gin to incorporate dragon eye fruit. The nose shows lemon peel, bergamot, juniper and lavender, with earthy poppy and lotus leaf. On the palate there is citrus zest, piney juniper, nutty angelica, floral lavender and a musky, slightly sweet character. The finish is clean and crisp, with lingering juniper, citrus peel and a subtle peppery kick.