David T. Smith Felicity Murray Issue Five Recommended Tastings

Berry Bros. & Rudd – London Dry Gin


Berry Bros. & Rudd

London Dry Gin

Berry Bros. & Rudd


ABV: 40.6%
Country: UK
Style: Traditional 
Price per bottle: £21-40 (US$27-53)
Availability: Worldwide


David T. Smith

Nose
Soft and clean, with a good interplay of green juniper, earthy and gently zesty citrus. 

Palate
Good texture with a restrained sweetness, followed by rooty and earthy liquorice and violet, before some gentle green notes. 

Finish
A final, sweet lift of rose and a fresh leafiness. Well-rounded with a medium-long finish. 

Comments
A fine example of the classic style of gin, but still with enough unique character to keep it interesting. Lovely for a Martini garnished with a lime twist.

Score

8.4


Felicity Murray

Nose
A little shy at first then juniper breaks through with fresh citrus fruits and light floral notes mingling with thyme and coriander.

Palate
Easy going with candied citrus peel, black pepper and cracked coriander seed with juniper and liquorice root following.

Finish
Dry with bitter orange and sweet spices.

Comments
A nicely balanced gin with a subtlety that would work well in a Gin Buck (ice, juice of half a lemon or lime, top with ginger ale) or a Dry Martini.

Score

8.6


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