Smeatons

Smeaton's Dry Gin, 70cl

Smeaton's Dry Gin recreates a hand-written 1870s gin recipe that was discovered in the historic Bristol Archives on Smeaton Road. Crafted according to the original Bristol Method, fresh botanicals are individually distilled in traditional copper pots according to their season. And it's won 5 Gold Medals!. This single-minded approach to distillation captures the pure essence of each botanical, from Tuscan Juniper to hand-cut Valencia Orange. Rested for three months before release, Smeaton’s is a dry gin of exceptional balance, complexity and length.. "I taste a lot of new gins and none came close to this... crystal clear, with pure botanicals singing from the glass. Mix it with a mild tonic or appreciate its true brilliance in a very dry martini." Hamish Anderson, Telegraph Magazine. Juniper, Italy, Macedonia. The finest juniper is prized for its notes of pine, heather and lavender. Tired berries lose their aromas, so it's important to distil in season.. Coriander, Morocco. The perfect