Langley's First Chapter Gin: Ten Classic Botanicals Celebrating the First Gin Act of 1729

Item: Langley's First Chapter Gin: Ten Classic Botanicals Celebrating the First Gin Act of 1729
Rating: 6
Author: Edward Forwood

Edward Forwood October 13, 2025 2 views

6 /10

EDITOR

Distillery: Langley Distillery
ABV: 38% ABV
Price: £25

Tasting Notes

Nose

Piney juniper — liquorice and cassia spice, zesty orange, the ten botanicals creating a classic London Dry aromatic

Palate

Classic London Dry — piney juniper with oily citrus peel, spicy coriander, lemon balm touches, generous liquorice, the 38% making it lighter and more approachable

Finish

Long — cassia and spicy botanicals dominating, orange zest, the Gin Act history in the close

First Impressions

Langley's First Chapter celebrates the first Gin Act of 1729. Ten botanicals from the century-old Langley Distillery: a botanist-distillery partnership at 38%.

Tasting

Ten botanicals. Juniper and liquorice nose. Classic London Dry palate at a lighter 38%. Long cassia finish.

The Bottom Line

Langley's First Chapter earns a 6 — reliable London Dry at a gentle 38%. At £25, the century-old distillery's entry point.

Where to Buy

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£24.85

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Edward Forwood

Senior Gin Reviewer

Edward has spent two decades judging spirits at competitions from the IWSC to the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, developing a palate that prizes balance above novelty. A holder of the WSET D...