Bulldog Gin London Dry Gin, 70cl

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The bar for gin has been raised significantly in the past decade. When it launched in 2007 there were far fewer gins doing what Bulldog is trying to do. Bulldog Gin is at its best as a mixing gin, and it makes a good Gin and Tonic with almost any tonic. So, it isn’t forceful, fair enough. But for that very reason it has its distinct niche carved out – what’s wrong with that? Unfortunately, I don’t think it’s aged terribly well. The finish is short, and the curious choice of botanicals might escape even the most experienced gin taster if they weren’t called out on the bottle.

I was taken by the fruity and earthy notes first. The lemon definitely shows through, and maybe the dragon eye is what’s taking it off in what seems like quite a sweet direction. If you’ve tried the lovely Panda Gin (which is lychee-based), the aroma is quite like that. It’s very enticing.The botanical mix includes some very unusual bedfellows to the usual suspects of juniper, orris, cassia, coriander, liquorice and angelica. Into the maceration pre-distillation go lavender from France, and white poppy from Turkey. From China come dragon eye (a fruit, similar to a lychee but less aromatic) and lotus leaves. Lemon and almonds from Spain complete the botanical list. Bulldog Gin review But… Bulldog has much in common with it. And if you just want to have a nice gin and tonic to drink and relax it’s just really good choice. Not the most subtel or sophisticated but it has a really nice mixture of everything – juniper, botanicals, citrus etc. – it’s really nice balanced gin and gives you a pleasure of drinking a glass of nice, cool and realaxing gin&tonic. There’s an unusual juxtaposition of branding and ingredients. While many brands might double down on the botanicals’ Asian provenance, Bulldog Gin instead cloaks it all in austerity and defiance. The Bulldog is an icon of British determination, and at times was used to describe Winston Churchill himself. Founded in the USA by a daring entrepreneur with the ambition to create the first modern Gin. This is the birthplace of Bulldog.

Manufactured in a distillery near Manchester in traditional copper pot stills, Bulldog solved the former by dialling down the juniper – the predominant ingredient in gin responsible for its bitter flavour – and reducing the ABV, or alcohol-by-volume, to 40 per cent, for a smoother finish. But it’s the infusion of 12 exotic botanicals, including Turkish white poppy, Chinese liquorice, Moroccan coriander and Asian lotus leaves, that gives the tipple its signature flavour. While Vohra worked with a master distiller to get the blend just right, the choice of ingredients was personal, influenced by his travels as the son of a diplomat. “It’s like the Silk Route – Eastern botanicals with Western know-how,” explains the 38-year-old, as we sit in his loft-like office in downtown Manhattan.People only see the glory [of success],” he says. “It’s this intoxication that fuels people to become entrepreneurs. But while the highs are great, the lows can hit depression levels. You feel the world closing in on you.” Bulldog is distilled on a base of triple distilled British wheat base, pot distilled and then bottled at 40% ABV. Tasting Notes Denne prisvindende gin med sin ikoniske flaske og 12 botanicals fra forskellige lande, er oprindeligt fra USA, men produceret i England efter en 250 år gammel opskrift. This has become my favourite gin with an orange rind, or a lychee. It also does well with some lighter bitters. If you cannot find Dry's version (it's getting easier as the company's distribution grows), you can make your own lavender soda by combining about 2 ounces of lavender syrup with 4 to 6 ounces of club soda. Adjust these amounts to suit your taste.

Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.The nose is slightly floral with lavender, juniper, and a bit of citrus. Some lime and a bit of sweet orange zest. BULLDOG London Dry Gin has an incredibly distinctive flavour, thanks to its ingredients: twelve carefully selected and expertly crafted botanicals. Discover our bold and versatile London Dry Gin. Its 12 botanicals include White Poppy from Turkey, along with Dragon Eye and Lotus Leaf from China; adding a layer of distinction to its refreshing citrus notes.