First Impressions
Durham Gin uses ten botanicals from the northeast cathedral city — the unusual combination of celery seed for savoury character and pink peppercorn for warm spice, with elderflower adding floral sweetness. Complex but concise.
Tasting
The nose is floral-aromatic with pink peppercorn prickle. On the palate, peppercorn warmth with celery seed savoury character — elderflower adding sweetness, balanced citrus and roots. The finish is long, dry and almost savoury.
The Bottom Line
Durham Gin earns a 7 for the celery seed-pink peppercorn combination that creates a finish unlike any other gin. The savoury character distinguishes it from sweeter competitors, and the elderflower provides necessary balance. From the northeast's cathedral city, proving that great gin can come from anywhere in England.
