Gin

Beefeater London Dry

Origin

🇬🇧UK

Strength40%

Price Tier

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LIBRARIAN'S VERDICT

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The quintessential London Dry. It doesn't hide behind modern gimmicks; it is a loud, proud, and perfectly balanced expression of what gin used to be and should be.

The Library Note

Created by James Burrough in 1863, Beefeater is named after the Yeoman Warders who guard the Tower of London. Its recipe uses nine botanicals that are steeped for a full 24 hours before distillation—a lengthy process that ensures a robust, complex flavor that is the gold standard for London Dry Gin.

Sommelier's Perspective

THE NOSE

Punchy juniper and clean citrus with a background of spicy coriander.

THE PALATE

Crisp and dry with a bold juniper core, balanced by zesty orange and a subtle earthy sweetness.

THE FINISH

Long and refreshing with lingering notes of lemon and pine.

Sensory Profile

THE PERFECT SERVE

The 'True G&T': Fill a glass with ice, add 2 oz Beefeater, top with tonic water. Garnish with both a lemon and an orange slice to mirror the botanicals used in the spirit.

Composition

Neutral Grain Spirit

Juniper

Angelica Root

Coriander Seeds

Licorice

Almonds

Orris Root

Orange Peel

Lemon Peel

EXPERT TECHNIQUE

24-hour steeping of nine botanicals including juniper, Seville orange, and lemon peel, followed by distillation in traditional pot stills.

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