Bulldog London Dry Gin (1L, 40%)

Bulldog is a London dry gin from G&J Distillers, made in England and first launched in 2006. It is distilled four times in traditional copper pot stills and filtered three times. The botanicals include juniper, almonds and lemon alongside more unusual ones: poppy seeds, dragon eye (a Chinese fruit similar to lychee) and lotus leaves. Clear and bright, it smells of white flowers, jasmine and lily of the valley, with lime, toasted hazelnut and almond and a light mineral touch. The palate brings juniper, fresh herbs, cut grass, crisp white fruit and lavender, ending floral and warm.