"Rex Habit Extra, Quicquid Episcopus Habit Intra" as it says on the Durham distillery website. Brings back such memories of Durham. Oh, Durham...
(Jake studied Ancient History at Durham and although he's staring wistfully into space right now, he should return to this Bottling Note in just a moment - hopefully without providing us with any of his anecdotes.)
Distilled in the eponymous city in the northeast of England, Durham Gin is made with ten botanicals including juniper, celery seed, elderflower and pink peppercorn as well as a secret mix of other herbs and spices. Some of these are macerated prior to distillation, some are added into the still and others go in the gin basket above depending on where the flavours are best extracted. Produced in small batches of just a few hundred bottles, Durham Gin provides balanced notes of citrus, spice, fresh florals and earthy roots.
Soft juniper with a spicy edge, paired wonderfully with savoury cooking herbs and light, fruity sweetness.
Absolute nectar. Bought a bottle and was hooked. When Majestic stopped selling it, I bought 15 bottles to make sure I'd never run out. Now, with three bottles remaining (12 bottles over a year - that's not too bad, is it?), I'm purchasing another dozen from Master of Malt to see me to this time next year... hic....
Tried a small bottle at a local shop very very impressed already after a big bottle it’s definitely worth a try
Strong tasteful tones.. one is not enough!
I love this gin but appreciate that it might not be to everyone’s tastes, the celery seed is certainly predominant but if you like a savoury edge to your gin I cannot recommend it highly enough.
A very refreshing Gin with a unique flavour. Since trying it I have always had one in my collection and bought it for others who love it too
