James Gin American Ramstud (70cl, 40%)

James Gin American Ramstud is a savoury distilled gin from Wiltshire, England, made by James May with Hugh Anderson at Downton Distillery. It is built with mustard seed, gherkin and sun-dried tomato over a classic juniper core, and is the line's only distilled gin because mustard seed run through a still can produce harmful compounds. The gin is distilled in the traditional manner first, then the mustard seed and dill pickle are added afterwards. The brand's notes describe it as sharp, punchy and warming, with mustard front and central, gherkin adding a briny counterpoint, and sun-dried tomato smoothing the profile into a savoury, quietly spicy finish.