Beckett’s
London Dry Gin
Kingston Distillers
ABV: 44%
Country: England
Style: London Dry
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide
David T. Smith
Nose
Subtle, with subdued cereal notes and delicate earthy aromas of blackberry, raspberry and violet.
Palate
A soft mouthfeel and thick texture that fills the mouth. Notes of freshly popped juniper berries, oily coriander, and lemon peel.
Finish
Ginger and lemongrass with black pepper and a lingering menthol spice.
Comments
A delicate but complex spirit that is worth spending time to discover. A good choice for a Diamond Martini.
Score
7.4
Felicity Murray
Nose
A classic London Dry style, with juniper coming to the fore, backed by zesty citrus fruits, pepper and spice, and a hint of coriander.
Palate
It has a creamy, rounded and sweet mouthfeel, with a mix of spice and root flavours overriding an initial fruitiness.
Finish
Slightly herbal, with a bitter-sweet edge.
Comments
Would make a good classic G&T, but try it enhanced with a basil flavoured tonic perhaps and a decorative garnish of redcurrants over the glass edge.