Cotswolds Dry Gin is produced by Cotswolds Distillery in England, a distillery associated with small-batch spirits and a strong connection to its rural setting. The gin is presented as a generous London Dry style, bottled at 46% alcohol by volume and built around a pronounced botanical load. Its identity is closely linked to the way the citrus peels, spices and floral elements are allowed to remain vivid in the glass.

The botanical recipe brings together juniper berries, coriander seed, angelica root, lavender, bay leaves, lime peel, grapefruit peel, cardamom seeds and black peppercorns. Juniper and angelica provide the dry gin structure, while lime and grapefruit create a bright citrus line. Lavender adds a floral accent, bay leaf gives a subtle herbal edge, and cardamom with black pepper adds controlled spice rather than overt heat.

The nose is immediately aromatic, with citrus peel, juniper and a gentle floral lift. On the palate, Cotswolds Dry Gin has a broad and oily texture for a dry gin, with grapefruit and lime bringing freshness across the first impression. The heart of the gin is more complex: lavender, bay leaf and cardamom add detail, while black pepper tightens the finish and gives the spirit a clean, energetic persistence.

Served with tonic, this gin benefits from a garnish that respects its citrus-herbal profile: grapefruit, lime, bay leaf or a discreet aromatic leaf all make sense. Its 46% strength also gives it enough presence for a Martini or a Negroni, where the citrus peel and spice can stand up to vermouth or bitter components while keeping the profile fresh and recognisably dry.