Bethany Whymark David T. Smith Issue 20 Tastings

James Martin’s – London Dry Gin

James Martin's London Dry Gin

James Martin’s

London Dry Gin

James Martin’s London Dry


ABV: 44%
Country: England
Style: London Dry
Price per bottle: £21-40
Availability: UK


David T. Smith

Nose
Vibrant and oily with minerality and a salinity, and plenty of coriander seed.

Palate
More coriander on the palate is joined by biscuity malt notes and oily citrus, most notably lemon and orange.

Finish
Peppery menthol notes and a little heat on the finish.

Comments
A peppery and citrus-forward gin with a bold character that would stand up well to serving alongside tomato juice in a refreshing Red Snapper.

Score

7.6


Bethany Whymark

Nose
Fairly classic aroma with juniper, citrus and earthy spice. There’s a slight bonfire note to it that goes beyond woody, almost into peaty.

Palate
Bitter orange notes on the palate alongside more resinous juniper, clove spice, a touch of angelica and a savoury leafiness, thyme and a little chopped chive. Nicely oily.

Finish
The woody spice and juniper notes return on the grippy finish.

Comments
Nicely dry character. The spice notes would stand up to a more aromatic tonic water.

Score

8.0


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