Conker Spirit was founded by Rupert Holloway in the wonderful county of Dorset, home to many local beers but very little in the way of spirits. In walks Dorset Dry Gin from Dorset's first gin distillery! Conker Spirit's Dorset Dry Gin is distilled using British wheat spirit, New Forest spring water and 10 botanicals, including some rather distinctively-Dorset-inspired botanicals - Gorse Flowers, Samphire and Elderberries.
A summer meadow aroma leads among the subtle sweetness of citrus and icing sugar. Bright juniper percolates throughout.
Soft and supple, the palate begins with plenty of classic juniper elements among a berry jam sweetness and an underlay of more icing sugar. There’s a touch of spearmint here too.
There is a little damp, earthy spice and orange oil in the finish.
A wonderful take on dry gin that would shine with a helping of elderflower tonic.
Tasted this gin at the Exbury Christmas fayre. Brought a stubby, it is a very smooth and easy to drink on its own or with a mixer, should have brought a large bottle!
Given a bottle for my birthday yesterday. I have drunk gin for over 40 years and this is the best. drink it neat with ice and a slice of fresh lime
This is my new favourite gin. Dry and distinctive, it is perfect with tonic and lime
On a whim we sat at the top of the Hilton hotel in Bournemouth with a skyline view and ordered a conker gin and tonic. It was served with ice, mint and an orange slice. It was so refreshing and delicious that i've ordered several for Christmas and one for home too.
Bought a small bottle on a visit to River Cottage,got it home and sip it sparingly with Fever Tree elderflower tonic,now you are in paradise
