Uppercut Dry Gin

Uppercut Dry GinDry ginGin with no perceptible sweetness: in the European Union, the word "dry" allows at most 0.1 g of sugar per litre.GlossarySee Dry gin gins is a Belgian gin developed by Manuel Wouters, created with the intention of delivering a powerful and uncompromising interpretation of gin. While the brand is Belgian, the distillation is carried out in the Netherlands at the Zuidam Distillery, a family owned distillery known for its traditional copper stills and precise botanical distillation techniques.

Citrus · Woody · Spicy · Herbal

The recipe is built around a broad and carefully selected range of botanicals, distilled to achieve a high level of aromatic intensity. Juniper forms the backbone of the profile, supported by classic structural botanicals such as coriander seed, angelica rootAngelicaThe root of a tall umbellifer, earthy and musky. After juniper and coriander it is the most common botanical: it binds the aromas and holds the finish.Glossary and orris rootOrris rootIris rhizome dried for years, then ground. Powdery and violet-like, it mainly works as a fixative that binds and lengthens the other aromas.Glossary. A wide selection of herbs, leaves and spices including lavender, sage, hyssop, wormwood and cubeb berry contributes to the gin’s complex and layered character.

On the nose, the gin opens with pronounced juniper and citrus zest, followed by herbal and spicy nuances.

The palate is powerful and dry, with clear juniper structure, citrus freshness from lemon and orange peel, and a deep herbal bitterness shaped by wormwood, bay leaf and other botanicals. The mouthfeel is firm and warming, reflecting its high alcohol strength, and the finish is long, spicy and persistently herbal.

With its elevated alcohol volume of 49.6%, Uppercut Dry Gin is particularly well suited to bold gin and tonic serves where dilutionDilutionThe water added by melting ice. In the right amount it opens the aromas and softens the alcohol; too much flattens the drink.Glossary allows its complexity to unfold. It also performs well in classic cocktails that benefit from a strong botanical backbone and a dry, assertive profile.