George Bishop London Dry Gin 70cl
George Bishop London Dry Gin
The first expression from Maidstone Distillery, this award-winning London dry gin was made using a single-shot distillation method as well as pure Kentish water and fifteen different botanicals including three types of juniper, coriander, angelica root, three different citrus peels, English Camomile, Indian cardamom, tellicherry pepper and cinnamon.
As you might have guessed from the name, the expression is something of a tribute to George Bishop, who was previously mayor of Maidstone and also the founder of the first Maidstone Distillery in the County Town in 1785.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Through gingerbread, piney juniper and floral notes there are dried citrus peel and coriander seed as well as tropical fruit, angelica, cardamom and a little fresh mint leaves.
Palate
There’s a lot more citrus (lemon zest) on the palate along with another helping of that warming baking spice, some liquorice, spicy juniper, clove, hints of Earl Grey tea and a little cardamom.
Finish
There’s some lingering floral notes and piney juniper in a dry, peppery finish.
Winner of 5 spirit awards
