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Detailed Description
The London No. 1 Original Blue Gin is, in fact, distilled in London. However, due to the pale blue color which is added post-distillation it is not a “London Dry Gin”. It is produced using 12 botanicals including savory, bergamot, licorice, cinnamon, and iris root and an English wheat neutral spirit. It is bottled at 47% ABV.
London No.1 Gin Tasting Notes
Nose: There are bright citrus and piney juniper notes coming through as you take a whiff of the gin.
Palate: The spices seem to dominate the gin with the earthy tones taking a backseat. This makes the gin seem to pop out of your glass. The licorice adds a gentle sweetness and the cinnamon comes through on the finish which is enhanced with the 47% ABV.
Palate: Slightly sweet at first warming to a warm soft gingerbread and whisky mouth feel.
Distillery Information
The Thames Distillery was established in 1996 by Charles Maxwell, an eighth generation Gin distiller. The company has devised hundreds of Gins, and currently, produces around 60 Gins for different brands – from international brands to small-scale operations for bars.
