Beefeater London Dry Gin — The Kennington Classic That Defined a Category
Originally published on gin.directoryBeefeater London Dry Gin is a Gin made by James Burrough / Pernod Ricard. ABV: 40% ABV. Our expert rating is 7/10.
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Nose
Clean and immediate juniper leads, followed by a bright citrus lift of Seville orange and lemon zest. There is a restrained earthiness beneath — angelica root lending a quiet, mineral-dry backbone. A faint sweetness of ground almond hovers at the edges, though it never intrudes.
Palate
Medium-bodied and crisp. The juniper is assertive without being aggressive, flanked by coriander seed warmth and a gentle liquorice sweetness that rounds the mid-palate. Citrus oils emerge more clearly here than on the nose — bitter orange particularly — and there is a pleasant, peppery dryness that keeps everything in motion.
Finish
Moderate in length, drying steadily with lingering juniper resin and a whisper of orris root powder. The citrus fades first, leaving behind a clean, almost chalky dryness that invites the next sip.
Expert Review
7/10The Kennington-distilled classic that defined London Dry gin — nine botanicals in perfect balance, a recipe that has endured because it simply works.
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