East London Liquor Co. Ltd Classic London Dry Gin (700ml)

The signature gin from the East London Liquor Company, a distillery based in Bow Wharf, and founded in late 2012 by Alex Wolpert. Made with 100% British wheat spirits and infused with lemon, grapefruit peel, coriander, angelica root, juniper berries, cubeb berries and cardamom. Distillation takes place in a state of the art 450 litre copper pot still, custom designed and hand built in Germany by Arnold Holstein. The company employs a "one shot method" - that is, they don’t macerate the botanicals prior to distilling, rather, once the still is loaded with ingredients and base spirit, it’s gently heated up and the process begins. Jamie Baxter, whose other projects include Chase Gin and Burleigh’s Gin, kickstarted the production.

The gin pours with a viscous, crystal clear appearance and yields a generous perfume of ripe lemon, light cardamom and coriander becoming sweet lemon meringue-like in later inhalations. It's full and nicely rounded in the mouth with a silky, mildly oily texture and a burst of juniper, lemon barley sugar and pepper that finishes long, balanced and fresh with hints of cardamom in the fade. This immensely appealing spirit also boasts a concentration that defies its low ABV. 40% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews.... 4.5 Stars - www.diffordsguide.com

...There’s a strong note of cardamom on the nose, which is less prominent once tasted. ELLC London Dry Gin is smooth to taste, with lemon and grapefruit peel providing fresh citrus upfront. The coriander seed adds touch of spice, while cubeb berries and cardamom anchor the gin. - www.ginfoundary.com