Masons Dry Yorkshire Gin

I loved this gin neat - it's so complex - and it made a great G&T. However there is a strong liquorice component that reacted badly with the bitter element in my negroni. The result was too much aniseed flavour. Def. an interesting gin but it's not a gin for all seasons.

1st February 2015

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7th January 2015

I love gin, come from Yorkshire and my name's main Mason. Even this is not enough for me to love this gin. My friend, who introduced me to it, really likes it; I found it slightly chemical in flavour. I own many many better gins

5th January 2015

Can someone at MOM please explain why a number of reviews for this gin have recently been removed? I notice that it is just the negative ones that have gone...

What's the point in asking your customers for their opinions, if you are just going to censor them??

5th January 2015

Had this after reading some promising reviews, I consider myself a decent judge of fine gin and being a fan of London gin I had high hopes on this, however this was not for me.

2nd January 2015

Bought masons gin at Harvey Nicks in Leeds a few weeks ago, unusual taste , better neat with ice than with feverfew tonic. Will certainly buy again.

31st December 2014

Bought to increase my gin collection - love it, probably in my top 3 gins. Think those who can't appreciate must only like the gordons/bombay sapphire taste. Can be drunk neat but the G&T it makes with pink grapefruit garnish is brilliant.
It's not a flat taste, it changes as you drink it, a gentle warmth and the range of botanicals shine through in a 3d way unlike other 2d juniper only tasting gins.

13th December 2014

I tried this gin with feverfew tonic at the Tatton RHS show. it was interesting enough to buy a bottle. pontefract cakes and pine are what I taste. pleasant, but not typical modern gin flavours. friends who tried it tasted the fennel/liquorice base and rejected it. I prefer it to cucumber gins but the 'Marmite' reaction means I won't get it again. maybe a heather and sea flavoured gin could persuade folks that Yorkshire gin can do it?

13th December 2014

Maybe its marmite - this gin is so unique and full of tastes/flavours. i love it, Serve well and enjoy. Orange peel the best garnish, but lime is great too.

17th August 2014

As an ambassador for Yorkshire produce I cannot recommend this gin enough. I was totally mesmerized and in awe of the flavours in this gin. I had not read any reviews before tasting this nor was I aware of the taste but I was not disappointed. The combination of liquorice and citrus peel proved to be a delight to my palate and was simply enjoyed over ice. Perhaps not to everyones taste but that just leaves more for the rest of us!

6th August 2014

Nope... Just don't get this gin. It must be a matter of taste but bought this at food fair and had high hopes. I'm keen to support Yorkshire initiatives but this one doesn't do it for me. Aroma is floral and rose like but tried it as gin and tonic with lime (yuk) and again with twist of orange... Slightly better but curiously industrial taste. Wondered if we'd got a bad batch but then looked up reviews. Difficult to describe but initially fennelish then frankly unpleasant aftertaste... Dandelion and burdock gone wrong. Shame. I would have loved to support this gin but sorry... Won't buy again.

27th July 2014

I tried this at a friends party recently & I have to disagree with the very negative review left on here - perhaps they are a competitor wishing to blacken the name?
I found this gin very smooth & easy on the palette, going particularly well with green apple or grapefruit. I would definitely recommend trying it for yourself as it really is worth a 'shot' :-)

20th July 2014

Picked up the Masons Dry Yorkshire Gin at Selby Food festival ...... Was really pleasantly surprised by the taste, it's different and distinct. Made a refreshing change. Give this a chance ..... There is nothing better in life than variety ..... Put mine in the freezer for a time before serving ..... Nice .

13th July 2014

Being a Yorkshireman I had high hopes for this. Unfortunately I'm slightly underwhelmed. I agree with one of the other reviews, it certainly is unique! Heavy scent of back pepper and an overwhelming taste of it on the palette too, also quite a strong finish of aniseed and slight citrus notes, only a hint of Juniper. Not for me, but still worth trying.

11th January 2014