Whitley Neill Navy Strength London Dry Gin is the high-proof version of the brand's dry gin style, bottled at 57% ABV. The official positioning is clear: it is a juniper-forward Navy Strength gin with a hint of dried orange peel, designed to keep its shape when mixed. The recipe remains compact and readable, with juniper berries, coriander seed, angelica root, liquorice, dried orange peel and fresh lime peel giving a profile that is stronger and drier than the brand's sweeter flavoured gins.

The nose is bold without being chaotic. Juniper sits in front, followed by coriander, orange peel and a sharper lime lift. Angelica gives earthy dryness, while liquorice rounds the edges without making the gin sugary. On the palate, the higher strength brings texture, heat and length, so dilution matters. The citrus is not candied; it reads as peel and zest. Coriander adds dry spice, juniper keeps the centre resinous, and the finish stays long, warm and citrus-spiced.

In a gin and tonic, Whitley Neill Navy Strength needs plenty of cold ice and a tonic that does not fight it. Fentimans Connoisseurs Tonic Water is a sensible match because it supports the gin without adding a heavy flavour of its own. A dehydrated orange wheel brings out the dried peel, while a very light touch of thyme adds herbal lift. The serve should be powerful but controlled: more aromatic volume than a standard 40% gin, yet still clean enough to remain refreshing. This extra grip is exactly why the gin is useful in long drinks: it accepts dilution without losing the dry citrus and juniper line.