{"title":"Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom crisp London Drys to aromatic contemporary expressions, our gin collection showcases the best of British and international distilling. Perfect for cocktails or sipped simply with tonic.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sipsmith-barley-vodka","title":"Sipsmith Barley Vodka","description":"\u003cp\u003eSipsmith Sipping Vodka (note: the botanical base is barley despite its categorization as gin in the database) represents something increasingly rare: English craft distilling uncompromised by industrial expedience. Distilled in Prudence, a delightfully named copper pot still that has worked continuously since its installation  -  the first such still to operate in London for over two centuries. Prudence herself becomes a character in this spirit's narrative: each batch bears the imprint of her specific thermal properties and copper's gentle influence. This spirit represents a return to pre-industrial distilling practices, where small scale and careful attention replaced factory efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted from finest English barley in a restrained, minimalist approach, this vodka deliberately embraces simplicity and purity. There are no additives, no shortcuts, no compromises with market demands. What emerges is a spirit of remarkable clarity and character  -  demonstrating that vodka, often dismissed as neutral vehicle, can possess genuine personality when approached with authentic respect. The nose announces this character: clean, grain-forward, with subtle sweetness suggesting the original barley. The palate delivers impressive purity and subtlety  -  the barley's gentle sweetness emerges alongside subtle warmth and remarkable smoothness. This is vodka that tastes of something rather than nothing, that celebrates grain character rather than pursuing absolute neutrality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production occurs in the very workshop where legendary whisky writer Michael Jackson once worked, adding further historical resonance to this already remarkable spirit. The finish is clean and elegant, that grain character persisting gracefully. Sipsmith has created something genuinely special: a vodka that respects the spirit category whilst asserting distinctive character, that proves English craft distilling accommodates spirits beyond whisky. This is vodka for those who understand that simplicity, when achieved through careful craft rather than industrial processing, creates something genuinely exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** Sipsmith's exceptional character suggests appreciation neat, perhaps chilled slightly, allowing its subtle grain character and remarkable smoothness to shine. In cocktails, its distinctive character elevates simple templates  -  try it in a Martini or Daiquiri where its clean, pure character can enhance rather than disappear. Sipped neat alongside contemplation reveals its quiet sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234574344516,"sku":"HO17002CNV","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/SIPSMITH.png?v=1759424209"},{"product_id":"procera-blue-dot","title":"Procera Blue Dot","description":"\u003cp\u003eProcera Blue Dot represents something genuinely extraordinary  -  a gin created in Nairobi, Kenya using indigenous juniper berries (Juniperus procera) that taste fundamentally different from European gin's foundation. Rather than accepting that gin must use European juniper, Procera's creators asked a revolutionary question: what if gin's terroir could genuinely express African botanical character? The answer is extraordinary  -  a spirit that tastes unmistakably Kenyan whilst remaining authentically gin. The indigenous Juniperus procera berries, handpicked from high-altitude trees in Kenya's remarkable landscape, provide the foundation alongside eleven other carefully selected African botanicals that create a spirit of unparalleled depth and distinctive complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose announces this difference immediately  -  whilst the juniper provides essential spice and familiarity, something else dominates: an almost nutty warmth, a savoury richness that European juniper never achieves. The African botanicals contribute further distinctive character: fresh, savoury, almost green notes suggesting the African savannah and highland landscapes. The palate reveals the true genius of this composition  -  the Juniperus procera's distinctive nuttiness provides remarkable foundation, complemented by fresh, savoury botanical notes that create something genuinely novel. Rather than pursuing the bright, citrus-forward character of European gins, Procera celebrates earthy, nutty, savoury dimensions. The spirit tastes of its place with absolute authenticity  -  Nairobi's vibrant energy and Africa's botanical richness expressing themselves through gin tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the spirit itself, Procera embodies a philosophy of sustainability and genuine social responsibility rarely encountered in premium spirits. Zero-waste distillation, reforestation efforts, and locally-crafted recycled glass bottles reflect a commitment to environmental stewardship. Each bottle represents not merely exceptional gin but genuine ethical commerce  -  proving that luxury needn't sacrifice conscience. The finish is long and memorable, those distinctive nutty notes persisting alongside fresh, savoury botanical character. This is gin that tastes of African botanical bounty, that celebrates continental terroir, that proves gin's future embraces global dialogue rather than European tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** Serve Procera Blue Dot in a proper gin glass with premium tonic and perhaps a light garnish of fresh herb, allowing its distinctive savoury character centre stage. Alternatively, sip it neat, where its remarkable nuttiness and distinctive botanical profile can unfold completely. In cocktails, it works beautifully where its savoury character can anchor and complement other ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234577654084,"sku":"HO15801CNV","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/001-BSPG0000-6CN_1_ec3eedd0-cf82-4ce1-bd7f-f9bc4e4e5b5d.png?v=1731424186"},{"product_id":"cambridge-gin-cambridgedistillery-darwin-part-1","title":"CambridgeDistillery Darwin - Part 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eCambridge Distillery Darwin Collection represents something quite extraordinary  -  a collaboration between the distillery, Cambridge University Botanic Garden, and expert botanist Professor Sam Brockington to create a gin inspired by Charles Darwin's legendary voyage aboard HMS Beagle. This isn't historical cosplay or intellectual posturing; rather, it's a genuine attempt to capture the spirit of discovery through botanical composition. Each release celebrates different aspects of Darwin's South American expedition, with the first edition focusing on botanicals encountered during those transformative years aboard the Beagle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition reads like a field journal: juniper provides the expected gin foundation, cinnamon leaf from the expedition's tropical destinations contributes warm, spiced depth, and wild strawberry offers surprising sweetness and subtle complexity. Professor Brockington's careful curation ensures that each botanical tells part of Darwin's story  -  these aren't random ingredients assembled for commercial effect, but rather carefully selected representatives of the flora that shaped the naturalist's thinking. The nose suggests warm tropical nights and dense jungle complexity  -  cinnamon and strawberry mingling with juniper's mineral brightness. The palate delivers remarkable balance: the juniper's familiar spice provides essential structure, whilst the cinnamon contributes warmth and depth that suggests adventure and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild strawberry introduces unexpected sweetness and delicate floral notes, preventing the composition from becoming too spice-heavy. The finish is remarkably sophisticated, those warm spice notes lingering alongside subtle fruit sweetness. This gin works as both a compelling spirit and as a genuine intellectual exercise  -  drinking it becomes an exploration of Darwin's world, a meditation on natural history and botanical discovery. Part 1 of a planned series, it suggests remarkable things to come from this ambitious collaboration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** This sophisticated spirit deserves appreciation in a fine glass, served neat or with just a touch of chilled water to release its aromatic potential. For cocktails, it works beautifully in a modified Daiquiri where the cinnamon can complement rum and the strawberry can echo fresh citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234579652932,"sku":"HO2501CNV","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/004-BSCGG0000-USQ_1_60b41c08-4a2d-4116-beeb-efab78dd2f13.png?v=1731424228"},{"product_id":"hendricks-gin","title":"Hendrick's Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003eHendrick's Gin stands as perhaps gin's most eccentric masterpiece  -  a spirit that arrives at genuine innovation through genuine eccentricity. Rather than accepting convention, Hendrick's creators looked at gin tradition and asked the question that sensible people avoid: what if we did something completely different? The answer emerged through an unusual marriage of two rare, historic stills: the Bennett, dating to 1860, and the Carter-Head still from 1948. These aren't modern production tools; they're distinguished relics kept alive through careful stewardship, contributing to gin's narrative in ways that industrial production never could.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe secret ingredient  -  Bulgarian Rosa Damascena and the freshest cucumbers  -  announces itself immediately as transgressive in the gin world. Cucumber in gin feels almost absurd until you taste it, at which point the genius becomes apparent. The rose offers delicate floral elegance and subtle sweetness, whilst cucumber contributes unexpected freshness and an almost vegetable-like crispness that nothing else in the gin world quite achieves. Eleven botanicals complete the composition  -  juniper providing traditional structure, chamomile adding herbal warmth, elderflower offering subtle sweetness. The nose is immediately distinctive: rose and cucumber mingle with familiar gin aromatics, creating something that smells like nothing else on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe palate reveals Hendrick's true brilliance  -  rather than cucumber flavour dominating, it contributes a textural quality, an unexpected freshness that makes the spirit feel almost alive on your tongue. The rose adds delicate floral sweetness and subtle sophistication, whilst traditional gin botanicals provide essential structure. The finish is remarkably clean and surprisingly dry, that cucumber providing a refreshing fade. This is gin that challenges assumptions, that proves the category accommodates genuine innovation, that insists gin need not genuflect before tradition. Hendrick's has created something genuinely marvellous  -  inefficient, unnecessary, and utterly delightful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** Hendrick's demands to be served in a way that honours its eccentricity  -  pour it over ice in a balloon glass with premium tonic, then add a paper-thin slice of fresh cucumber as garnish. The dilution and temperature bring out its cucumber character beautifully, the tonic highlights its floral notes, and the entire experience celebrates its gleeful rebellion against gin convention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234586960196,"sku":"HO9301CNV","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/001-BSHG0000-0AP_1_c7f364a4-db52-41b0-89b5-1db82e1e9f7f.png?v=1731424173"},{"product_id":"cambridge-gin-distillery-japanese","title":"Cambridge Distillery Japanese Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003eCambridge Distillery Japanese Gin occupies a fascinating liminal space  -  English in provenance, authentically Japanese in spirit and character. This isn't fusion for fusion's sake; rather, it represents a genuine cultural dialogue, where Cambridge's botanical expertise encounters the refined sensibilities of Japanese taste. The botanicals read like a culinary love letter to Japan: yuzu peel brings citrus brightness with distinctive herbal complexity, shiso leaf contributes a mysterious anise-like character with remarkable depth, toasted white sesame adds unexpected nuttiness and textural interest, and sansho pepper delivers a distinctive tingly sensation that lingers on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, this gin presents something entirely unexpected  -  citrus certainty meets herbaceous whisper, with the sesame adding a subtle toasted warmth that suggests warm grains and distant campfires. The taste delivers impressive elegance; rather than the typical gin's juniper-forward architecture, this spirit allows its Japanese botanicals centre stage. The yuzu provides crisp citrus without harshness, the shiso contributes green herbal complexity, and that sansho pepper creates a fascinating tactile sensation  -  not heat exactly, but a gentle numbing that Japanese cooks call the 'tingle' of proper Japanese pepper. The finish is remarkably dry, clean, and sophisticated, with those green herbal notes persisting gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat emerges is a gin that tastes fundamentally different from its Western counterparts  -  not better, simply distinct. It speaks to a different philosophy of botanical composition, where subtlety and balance take precedence over aromatic assertion. This is gin for contemplation, for sipping neat whilst appreciating its remarkable restraint and delicate interplay of flavours. It challenges your assumptions about what gin can be, proving that the spirit is far more culturally adaptable than convention suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** This gin truly sings when served neat, chilled, in a delicate glass where its subtle perfume can be properly appreciated. For cocktails, try a Japanese-style martini with a touch of sake, or simply with premium Japanese tonic water and a yuzu wheel. Consider it alongside Japanese cuisine or as an aperitif before dining on refined Asian dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234589417796,"sku":"HO2502CNV","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/002-BSCGG0000-WSV_1_cc223e8d-8e6f-490b-91bc-f390d952b5b7.png?v=1731424198"},{"product_id":"sipsmith-london-dry-gin","title":"Sipsmith London Dry Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003eSipsmith London Dry Gin emerges as a remarkable achievement in contemporary craft gin  -  a multi-award-winning spirit that captures London Dry tradition while insisting on meticulous contemporary craft. Rather than accepting industrial convention, Sipsmith employs the rare 'one-shot' distillation method, where all botanicals are introduced simultaneously and the entire batch distilled together. This approach contrasts sharply with industrial gin production's standard technique of pre-macerating botanicals, then distilling separately. The Sipsmith approach  -  distilled in small copper batches within Prudence, a delightfully characterful pot still  -  demands genuine attention and skill, rewarding only producers willing to embrace inefficiency in service of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe botanical composition represents classical London Dry tradition with meticulous precision: ten botanicals steeped overnight in the finest spirit, releasing their essential oils gently and completely through this traditional maceration technique. Juniper provides the expected foundation and spice, but the supporting botanicals  -  coriander seed, liquorice, almond, orris root, and others  -  create remarkable balance and complexity. The nose announces this classical approach: juniper dominates with familiar spice and slight mineral dryness, but supporting botanicals contribute subtle sweetness and floral character that prevents the spirit from becoming austere. The palate delivers impressive refine and balance: the juniper provides essential structure and confidence, supporting botanicals contribute subtle sweetness and complexity, and the overall impression is one of classical elegance achieved through meticulous craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat emerges from this careful process is gin that tastes both classical and contemporary  -  respectful of tradition whilst insisting on contemporary quality standards. The finish is bold and aromatic, those botanical notes persisting with elegant authority. Each sip confirms the care invested in this spirit's creation: nothing feels hurried or compromised. Sipsmith has created something genuinely special: a gin that proves London Dry tradition and contemporary craft needn't be mutually exclusive, that small-batch production can achieve remarkable consistency, that inefficiency in service of quality ultimately produces superior results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** Sipsmith absolutely shines in a perfectly made Martini, where its classical character anchors this most demanding of cocktails with effortless elegance. For a classic gin and tonic serve, pair it with premium tonic and a lemon twist, allowing its classical botanical balance centre stage. Sipping it neat reveals the full sophistication of its carefully considered composition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234589876548,"sku":"HO17001CNV","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/001-BSSG0000-JHU_1_6441b300-3665-4811-ac2c-895b05480790.png?v=1731424188"},{"product_id":"suntory-roku-gin","title":"Roku Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoku Gin from Suntory represents Japanese aesthetics applied to gin production  -  a spirit that celebrates seasonal impermanence and the beauty of transience as aesthetic principles. The name itself means 'six'  -  representing the six Japanese seasonally-picked botanicals that distinguish this expression from typical gin composition. Rather than using dried, stored botanicals, Suntory picks each ingredient at peak freshness, immediately processing them to capture their essential character. This commitment to seasonal timing and botanical purity emerges from sake and whisky traditions, imported into gin with remarkable effectiveness. The six botanicals  -  sakura blossoms, green tea, yuzu peel, and sansho pepper among them  -  create something genuinely distinctive that tastes unmistakably Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose announces this aesthetic immediately  -  sakura blossoms contribute delicate floral elegance and subtle sweetness, green tea offers herbaceous brightness and slight astringency, yuzu peel brings distinctive citrus character with herbal complexity, whilst sansho pepper contributes a distinctive tingly sensation. Rather than the typical gin's bright, aggressive opening, Roku whispers  -  suggesting rather than announcing, inviting closer attention rather than demanding it. The palate delivers on this philosophical approach: the botanicals integrate beautifully, creating an impression of Japanese garden aesthetics rather than botanical competition. Each ingredient occupies its appointed space, contributing to the whole without asserting individuality. The sakura blossoms provide initial sweetness, green tea offers subtle astringency and depth, yuzu contributes distinctive citrus, and sansho pepper creates that characteristic tingling sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe finish is remarkably elegant and composed, floral and fruity notes lingering gracefully alongside subtle spice. This is gin that celebrates the concept of 'ma'  -  the Japanese aesthetic principle of meaningful empty space. Nothing feels cluttered or excessive; instead, the composition breathes. Roku proves that gin accommodates genuine cultural dialogue, that the category's future lies in respectful international collaboration rather than European tradition. Suntory has created something genuinely special: a gin that tastes utterly authentic to its cultural origins whilst remaining unmistakably gin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** Roku works beautifully in a gin and tonic with Japanese tonic water if available, or simply with still water and perhaps a touch of yuzu, allowing its delicate botanical composition centre stage. For cocktails, try it in a Japanese-style martini or a sake-gin hybrid. Best appreciated with full attention to its delicate balance and seasonal character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234594464068,"sku":"HO17503CNV","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/001-BSSG0000-TG0_1_9953e6b2-1c23-4673-8749-c0e62739359a.png?v=1731424189"},{"product_id":"seventy-one-gin","title":"Seventy One Gin 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeventy One Gin stands as perhaps gin's most ambitious cask-maturation project  -  a spirit that deliberately embraces wine and whisky traditions to create something genuinely novel. Rather than following gin convention, the creators asked what would emerge if gin received serious cask treatment comparable to fine whisky or cognac maturation. The answer: a spirit of remarkable sophistication and depth. Hand-picked botanical absolutes provide the foundation, then the spirit rests for exactly 71 nights across three distinct oak cask types. This specific duration  -  neither arbitrary nor dictated by tradition  -  has been carefully determined to achieve optimal balance between botanical purity and wood influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose is immediately striking  -  vanilla warmth and wood smoke dominate, suggesting whisky rather than traditional gin. Yet beneath these darker notes, subtle botanical character persists  -  a reminder of gin's botanical foundations. Virgin oak contributes vanilla warmth and gentle spice, whilst sherry casks add complexity through sweet spice and dark chocolate aromatics. Cognac casks contribute depth through hints of pear and honey, creating a layered aromatic profile that rewards patient attention. The palate delivers remarkable evolution across three dimensions: initial vanilla and almond warmth from the virgin oak, followed by sweet spice and chocolate accents from the sherry casks, before Cognac cask influence contributes subtle fruit and honey depth. The finish is long and genuinely memorable  -  those wood smoke notes persisting alongside sweet spice warmth, creating an impression of luxury and carefully considered craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive amber hue reveals this spirit's nature immediately  -  this is gin transformed through wood maturation into something approaching fine whisky territory. The 700ml format represents the full expression, suitable for the serious collector or those seeking to explore this remarkable spirit across extended contemplation. Seventy One Gin proves that gin's conventions exist to be respectfully challenged, that the category accommodates genuine innovation provided it's grounded in authentic craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** This exceptional gin demands to be sipped neat, perhaps at room temperature, in a proper glass where its remarkable complexity can fully unfold. The wood maturation and cask influence make traditional gin serves inappropriate  -  this spirit occupies territory closer to premium whisky or aged cognac. Contemplate it slowly, allowing its layered character to reveal itself across multiple sips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234594758980,"sku":"HO16902CNV","price":168.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/000-SPSVONVR1G2024.png?v=1733755609"},{"product_id":"cambridge-gin-three-seasons","title":"Cambridge Gin Three Seasons Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003eCambridge Gin Three Seasons Gin represents Cambridge Distillery's most ambitious botanical storytelling  -  a spirit that captures the essence of English seasonal change within a single bottle. Rather than attempting to bottle all four seasons, the distillery has chosen three, creating a trinity of flavour that cycles through spring's freshness, summer's radiance, and autumn's contemplative warmth. This approach allows each season proper expression rather than compressing them into confused mediocrity. The botanicals read like a poem about the English year: spring lemon verbena brings herbaceous brightness and citrus complexity, summer rose contributes delicate floral elegance and unexpected sweetness, whilst autumn blackcurrant leaf delivers subtle berry earthiness and nostalgic warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose captures this seasonal progression immediately  -  citrus and herbal brightness dominate initially, gradually giving way to floral roses as the glass warms in your hand, before subtle berry notes emerge from the darker registers. The palate follows this same journey, but with impressive subtlety. Initial sips emphasize the lemon verbena's green, herbaceous character alongside traditional juniper spice. As you continue, the rose petals' gentle sweetness emerges, suggesting Turkish Delight and garden romance. The blackcurrant leaf provides backbone and subtle earthiness, preventing the gin from becoming overly floral or feminine. Each botanical has been distilled individually, preserving its purest essence  -  a technique that allows this complexity to exist without becoming confused or muddled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe finish is genuinely memorable  -  those floral notes linger gracefully whilst the citrus provides cleansing brightness. This is gin for reflection, for sipping neat in the garden during the season it most appeals to you, or for creating sophisticated cocktails that celebrate the English year. Cambridge has created something genuinely distinctive: a gin that tastes of specific place and time, that captures seasonal specificity without descending into nostalgia or pretension. It's a reminder that gin, at its finest, is fundamentally about place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** This gin absolutely sings in a perfectly made Martini, where its delicate botanical complexity can unfold completely. Alternatively, pair it with premium gin and tonic water, garnished with a rose petal or lemon verbena leaf to emphasize the season you're drinking it. It's equally remarkable sipped neat in a chilled coupe glass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49234598723908,"sku":"HO2503CNV","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/003-BSCGG0000-HV5_1_cab599bd-d7c0-4f06-8887-4c29029e325d.png?v=1733165344"},{"product_id":"seventy-one-gin-copy","title":"Seventy One Gin 200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeventy One Gin stands as perhaps gin's most ambitious cask-maturation project  -  a spirit that deliberately embraces wine and whisky traditions to create something genuinely novel. Rather than following gin convention, the creators asked what would emerge if gin received serious cask treatment comparable to fine whisky or cognac maturation. The answer: a spirit of remarkable sophistication and depth. Hand-picked botanical absolutes provide the foundation, then the spirit rests for exactly 71 nights across three distinct oak cask types. This specific duration  -  neither arbitrary nor dictated by tradition  -  has been carefully determined to achieve optimal balance between botanical purity and wood influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose is immediately striking  -  vanilla warmth and wood smoke dominate, suggesting whisky rather than traditional gin. Yet beneath these darker notes, subtle botanical character persists  -  a reminder of gin's botanical foundations. Virgin oak contributes vanilla warmth and gentle spice, whilst sherry casks add complexity through sweet spice and dark chocolate aromatics. Cognac casks contribute depth through hints of pear and honey, creating a layered aromatic profile that rewards patient attention. The palate delivers remarkable evolution across three dimensions: initial vanilla and almond warmth from the virgin oak, followed by sweet spice and chocolate accents from the sherry casks, before Cognac cask influence contributes subtle fruit and honey depth. The finish is long and genuinely memorable  -  those wood smoke notes persisting alongside sweet spice warmth, creating an impression of luxury and carefully considered craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive amber hue reveals this spirit's nature immediately  -  this is gin transformed through wood maturation into something approaching fine whisky territory. The 200ml format suggests consideration rather than casual consumption; this is a spirit for savouring slowly, allowing each sip to reveal new dimensions. Seventy One Gin proves that gin's conventions exist to be respectfully challenged, that the category accommodates genuine innovation provided it's grounded in authentic craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** This exceptional gin demands to be sipped neat, perhaps at room temperature, in a proper glass where its remarkable complexity can fully unfold. The wood maturation and cask influence make traditional gin serves inappropriate  -  this spirit occupies territory closer to premium whisky or aged cognac. Contemplate it slowly, allowing its layered character to reveal itself across multiple sips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53858310029636,"sku":"000-SVNTON-GN20","price":63.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/000-SVNTON-GN20.png?v=1733755647"},{"product_id":"four-pillars-rare-dry-gin-70cl","title":"Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour Pillars Rare Dry Gin represents the modern Australian craft distilling movement at its most accomplished  -  a spirit that honours gin tradition whilst asserting unmistakably distinctive character. Created in regional Victoria, this gin eschews the reverent traditionalism of European producers in favour of something bolder, more confident. The botanical palette emphasises bright citrus aromatics and contemporary sophistication rather than pursuing the juniper-forward solemnity that dominates classical London Dry traditions. This isn't rebellion for rebellion's sake; rather, it's a distinct perspective emerging from Australia's unique botanical landscape and increasingly sophisticated palate expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose is immediately striking  -  citrus brightness dominates, suggesting Australian summer afternoons and sun-warmed orchards. The Antipodean 'lift' that Four Pillars describes manifests as an almost electric freshness, a sense of vigour and immediacy that feels entirely contemporary. Juniper provides essential structure and traditional gin character, but it doesn't dominate; instead, it partners with the citrus in genuine balance. The palate reveals remarkable brightness: those citrus notes persist with impressive purity, the juniper offers subtle spice and slight mineral dryness, and supporting botanicals contribute subtle complexity without overwhelming the fundamental freshness. There's a sense of restraint here  -  nothing overwrought or unnecessarily complicated, just confident execution of a clear vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe finish is clean and refreshing, citrus brightness persisting as the juniper provides final structure and slight dryness. This is gin for warm climates and modern occasions  -  a spirit that works beautifully in contemporary cocktails, that partners perfectly with sophisticated mixers, that demands no apology for its directness. Four Pillars has created something that feels both authentically Australian and genuinely gin, proof that the category's future lies in respectful innovation rather than mere historical recitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** This gin absolutely shines in a well-made Martini, where its bright citrus can complement gin's most classic cocktail with contemporary freshness. Alternatively, pair it with premium tonic and a generous measure of fresh lime for a modern interpretation of gin and tonic. 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This spirit doesn't attempt obvious fusion; rather, it creates something genuinely balanced where citrus brightness, delicate spice, and serene botanical harmony combine in remarkable equilibrium. The botanicals remain carefully guarded secrets, but the spirit's character reveals a thoughtful composition: bright citrus suggesting Japanese yuzu and other Asiatic citrus varieties, warming spice that respects rather than dominates, and botanical complexity suggesting careful, restrained use of multiple ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose announces Kyoto's influence immediately  -  citrus brightness mingles with subtle spice in perfectly calibrated balance, suggesting precision and intentionality rather than casual construction. The palate delivers this promise fully: the citrus provides initial brightness and freshness, whilst spice contributes warmth and gentle complexity without ever overwhelming. This is gin that respects the concept of 'ma'  -  the Japanese aesthetic principle of meaningful space and emptiness. Nothing feels cluttered or excessive; instead, each botanical element occupies its appointed space, contributing to the whole without asserting individuality. The finish is clean, elegant, and composed, citrus brightness providing closure alongside subtle spice warmth. This gin demonstrates that gin's future includes respectful international dialogue, that the category accommodates genuine innovation grounded in authentic cultural perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** Kinobi works beautifully in a perfectly made Martini, where its delicate balance can complement gin's most classical cocktail. Alternatively, pair it with premium Japanese tonic water or simply with still water and ice, allowing its serene botanical composition full expression. This is gin for contemplation, for quiet evenings, for appreciating sophisticated balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56355678323012,"sku":"HO10701CNV","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/7330_7a03c461-df71-4c3e-8847-1c8c81c4f08d.png?v=1770765841"},{"product_id":"no-3-gin-70cl","title":"No.3 Gin 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo.3 Gin from Berry Bros. \u0026amp; Rudd represents classical gin at its most refined  -  a spirit that pursues perfection through absolute focus on essentials rather than through botanical abundance. Created by the legendary London wine merchant house (founded 1698), this gin embodies their centuries of refinement and their distinctive philosophy: that excellence emerges not from complexity but from meticulous attention to the fundamentals. The botanical composition remains deceptively simple  -  juniper providing the essential gin character, complemented by carefully selected supporting botanicals that exist to enhance rather than complicate. The result is a gin that tastes distinctly of juniper, where that noble botanical dominates without becoming aggressive, where every supporting ingredient serves a specific purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose announces this juniper-forward approach immediately  -  the bright, piney aromatics of premium juniper dominate, yet this doesn't feel one-dimensional. Subtle supporting notes emerge from deeper registers, suggesting classic gin sophistication and careful craft. The palate delivers on this promise: juniper provides immediate character and familiar spice, but the spirit's texture and balance reveal careful composition. There's a slight mineralised quality, a subtle dryness, that suggests this gin was created with martinis specifically in mind. Supporting botanicals remain invisible  -  they've done their work in balancing and refining the juniper character, then gracefully retreated from the spotlight. The finish is remarkably clean and crisp, juniper persisting with final authority, creating an impression of classical elegance and understated sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBerry Bros. \u0026amp; Rudd has created something rare: a gin that feels timeless rather than trendy, that respects gin tradition without descending into pastiche or nostalgia. No.3 works beautifully in cocktails where its distinctive juniper character can anchor other ingredients, but it truly shines in a classic Martini, where its purity and balance become essential. This is gin for traditionalists, for those who understand that sometimes the simplest approach  -  executed with absolute precision  -  achieves the greatest results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** Serve this gin in a properly made Martini, where its distinctive juniper character can complement gin's most classical cocktail with perfection. Alternatively, pair it with premium tonic and a lemon twist, allowing the juniper to dominate. This gin rewards contemplation  -  sip it neat in a proper glass and you'll understand why juniper-forward gin endures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berry Bros. \u0026 Rudd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56355678683460,"sku":"HO1201CNV","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/4151_128674d4-2593-4040-bbe6-5db62f7c260f.png?v=1770766316"},{"product_id":"tanqueray-10-70cl","title":"Tanqueray 10 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eTanqueray No. Ten stands as modern London Dry excellence, a gin where fresh botanicals distilled in the Tiny Ten still  -  a diminutive copper vessel of rather romantic provenance  -  produce something utterly distinctive. Rather than pursuing complexity through botanical multiplication, Tanqueray No. Ten embraces a philosophy of precise restraint: whole fresh citrus fruits and chamomile distilled separately to capture their volatile oils at peak expression, creating a spirit of remarkable clarity and brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe botanical philosophy centres on what emerges when fresh grapefruits and limes become primary concern rather than supporting players. Four distillations refine these ingredients into whisper-quiet elegance  -  each pass through the Tiny Ten still concentrating character whilst eliminating rough edges. Juniper provides essential spine, naturally, but the real story belongs to those citrus fruits: whole grapefruits and limes distilled to capture their essential character, alongside chamomile bringing subtle floral delicacy and unexpected herbal warmth. Coriander seed contributes spice without insistence; other botanicals provide supporting sophistication rather than competing for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is gin of remarkable citrus-forward expression married to considerable refinement. The nose announces this immediately: fresh grapefruit and lime dominate with bright clarity, whilst chamomile contributes delicate floral whispers and subtle herbaceous warmth. The palate confirms this citrus philosophy: initial brightness from grapefruit and lime transitions into subtle botanical complexity, where coriander spice and juniper's piney structure provide architectural depth. The texture is clean and refined, the finish crisp and utterly satisfying  -  that grapefruit character persisting elegantly with chamomile's gentle floral echo lingering gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** Tanqueray No. Ten shines brilliantly in a properly executed Martini, where its citrus character can demonstrate why it's become a bartender's favourite. Alternatively, pair it with premium tonic and a generous grapefruit slice, or enjoy it neat, chilled, in a proper glass where its remarkable aromatic profile can fully unfold. The citrus character particularly rewards contemplative sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanqueray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56355678781764,"sku":"6337","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/6337_106e8d27-f686-4e48-ab86-c59e89c70484.png?v=1770766193"},{"product_id":"hepple-gin","title":"Hepple Gin","description":"\u003cp\u003eHepple Gin emerges from England's remaining wild landscapes  -  specifically from Northumberland's moorlands, those haunting expanses that represent some of Britain's last authentic wilderness. This botanical source profoundly shapes the spirit's character. Rather than using exotics or commercially cultivated ingredients, Hepple draws inspiration directly from wild forage, creating a gin that tastes demonstrably of place. Intense green juniper provides the botanical foundation with unexpected freshness  -  juniper berries picked at optimum ripeness rather than stored and oxidised, contributing brightness rarely encountered in gin. Douglas fir contributes forest character and subtle sweetness, whilst savoury lovage offers herbaceous earthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBog myrtle and blackcurrant leaves provide moor-specific character  -  botanical signatures of the specific landscape where Hepple operates. The nose is immediately arresting  -  those green juniper aromatics suggest forest freshness and something almost minty, Douglas fir contributing wood and slight resinous warmth, whilst the blackcurrant and bog myrtle add subtle herbaceous complexity. The palate delivers remarkable intensity: this isn't a delicate spirit cowering behind botanical subtlety, but rather a gin that announces its character with confidence. The green juniper dominates with fresh, almost citrus-like brightness, Douglas fir provides structural warmth, and those moorland botanicals contribute subtle, savoury complexity that prevents the spirit from becoming one-dimensional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, despite this intensity, Hepple maintains elegant balance. The botanicals integrate rather than compete, creating something greater than the sum of its parts. The finish is clean, bright, and memorable  -  that green juniper persisting with final freshness. This is gin for those who appreciate intensity without sacrificing elegance, for drinkers willing to meet the spirit on its own terms rather than diluting it into submission. Hepple works beautifully in classic cocktails where its distinctive character can cut through other flavours, creating something genuinely memorable from familiar templates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**How to Serve:** In a Martini, Hepple's distinctive character absolutely dominates whilst remaining elegant  -  the intensity cutting through vermouth's sweetness and creating something genuinely memorable. For a classic gin and tonic approach, pair it with premium tonic and a lemon twist, allowing the green juniper character centre stage. Sipping it neat reveals its full complexity and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hepple Spirits Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56355678945604,"sku":"HO9502CNV","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/5060559860178_0943b61e-3e76-440b-ba5b-db577a8884cb.png?v=1770766241"},{"product_id":"new-york-17cl-case-of-6","title":"New York 17cl Case of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew York 17cl Case of 6 stands as a testament to the enduring appeal and sophistication of quality spirits. This carefully crafted bottle represents generations of expertise, refined techniques, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence. Each element  -  from the selection of raw materials through to the precise control of fermentation and maturation  -  has been managed with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a spirit worthy of the most discerning palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe character of New York 17cl Case of 6 unfolds gradually across the senses. On the nose, complex aromas emerge that suggest the depth of flavour to come. The initial impression develops into something richer and more subtle, rewarding the drinker who takes time to explore. On the palate, the spirit demonstrates the balance and refinement that distinguishes truly exceptional products from merely acceptable ones. There's no rough edge, no sense of compromise  -  instead, a seamless integration of alcohol, flavour, and texture that feels inevitable and perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes New York 17cl Case of 6 particularly compelling is its versatility. 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Also excellent on ice, in cocktails, or paired with thoughtfully selected foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lehmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56355689562436,"sku":"LEH015","price":59.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/NewYork17cl.png?v=1770795633"},{"product_id":"palmarae-golden-gin-premier-cru","title":"Palmaráe Golden Gin Premier Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003ePalmaráe Golden Gin Premier Cru represents something genuinely distinctive  -  an ultra-premium gin celebrating what emerges when Moroccan botanicals, French distilling traditions, and meticulous aging converge. This is not conventional gin territory but rather a spirit that transcends category constraints, demanding to be appreciated on its own sophisticated terms. Crafted in Morocco with deliberate reference to wine-making traditions, Palmaráe employs an unconventional approach: genuine aging in oak casks that imparts golden hue and remarkable depth. Rather than pursuing transparent clarity, Palmaráe celebrates what oak maturation brings to gin's botanical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foundation comprises exceptional botanicals sourced from Moroccan and North African traditions: medjool dates impart natural sweetness and rich character, orange blossom contributes delicate floral elegance, Moroccan mint provides herbaceous brightness, mandarin adds citrus sophistication, whilst fleur de sel de Marrakech provides distinctive mineral complexity. The distillation captures these botanicals with remarkable precision; subsequent maturation in oak transforms what might be a conventional gin into something genuinely contemplative. The colour announces this maturation: golden hue suggesting significant oak influence and extended aging. The nose reveals sophisticated character: dried date sweetness mingles with orange blossom florality and warming vanilla from the oak. The Moroccan mint provides green herbaceous brightness, whilst underlying mineral notes suggest terroir specificity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe palate confirms this sophisticated approach: initial sweetness from dates integrates with floral elegance, mint provides herbaceous lift, vanilla warmth emerges from the oak maturation. The texture is notably smooth and sophisticated  -  testament to meticulous production and patient aging  -  yet maintains genuine gin character rather than becoming neutralized or excessively polished. The finish is long and genuinely memorable, those date and orange blossom notes persisting alongside warming oak. 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