First Impressions
Whitley Neill Lemongrass & Ginger won Silver at both the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the IWSC in 2020 — dual recognition that confirms the lemongrass-ginger pairing works. The combination is less common than the raspberry-strawberry-blood orange options that dominate the flavoured gin market, and it provides a point of genuine distinction.
Tasting
The nose is fresh and citrusy with spicy ginger. On the palate, perfectly balanced sweet lemongrass with warm spicy ginger, fresh zesty lemongrass essence with floral notes complemented by ginger depth. The finish is fresh and spicy with a pleasant citrus streak — clean, harmonious, and long.
The Bottom Line
Whitley Neill Lemongrass & Ginger earns a 7 for standing out in the flavoured gin market with a less common but more interesting pairing. The dual Silver awards confirm the quality, and the 43% provides proper gin structure. At around £22, the most distinctive Whitley Neill flavoured expression.
