Ableforth's Bathtub Gin

Ableforth's Bathtub Gin is a distinctive English compound ginCompound ginGin made without redistillation, by blending botanicals or extracts into neutral spirit.GlossarySee Compound gin gins, instantly recognisable for its wrapped bottle and deliberately old-fashioned presentation. The name refers to a style of small-batchSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary, infusedInfusionFruit or plants are steeped in the spirit to release their flavour. Done after distillation, infusion often adds colour too, and the gin can no longer be called London Dry.Glossary gin rather than to a literal production method. Instead of relying only on a conventional distilled botanical run, Bathtub Gin is built around a cold-compounded approach that allows selected botanicals to infuse into the spirit and give the gin its colour, texture and aromatic density.

Citrus · Dry · Spicy

The botanical profile is concise and expressive: juniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, orange peel and clove. Juniper remains central, but the character of the gin is shaped by warm spice and citrus peel. Orange brings brightness and a slightly sweet aromatic impression, while cinnamon and clove provide depth. Cardamom and coriander add freshness, preventing the spice from becoming too heavy and keeping the profile balanced.

The nose is rich for a gin, with orange peel, juniper and baking spice rising together.

On the palate, Ableforth's Bathtub Gin is fuller and more textured than many clear London DryLondon DryA style, not a place of origin: every flavour comes from distilling natural botanicals. After distillation only water and a trace of sugar may be added, with no flavouring or colouring.GlossarySee London Dry gins gins, with spice and citrus developing across a slightly rounded mouthfeel. The finish brings back juniper with cardamom and clove, leaving a dry but aromatic persistence. The result is characterful without abandoning the familiar structure of gin.

At 43.3% alcohol by volume, Bathtub Gin has enough strength for both simple service and cocktails. In a gin and tonic, an orange wheel, orange peel or cinnamon accent can echo the bottle's natural profile. It also works well in a NegroniNegroniAn Italian cocktail of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and red bitter (Campari), served over ice with orange peel. Born in Florence in 1919.Glossary, Martinez or other classic serves that benefit from a gin with spice, citrus weight and a more tactile mouthfeel than a very neutral dry gin.