Colombo No.9 Earl Grey Gin

Colombo No.9 Earl Grey Gin is a Sri Lankan London Dry GinLondon 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 from Rockland Distilleries, developed as an Earl Grey-led variation in the Colombo range. The London Spirits Competition lists it as Colombo No9 London Dry Gin with Earl Grey, and the visual identity clearly separates it from Colombo No.7. The gin keeps the dry structure of juniper and coriander, then layers cinnamon, curry leaves and Earl Grey tea leaves into a profile where citrus, tea and warm spice sit together.

Citrus · Spicy · Floral · Herbal

The Earl Grey element gives the gin its main lift. In tasting terms, that means black tea dryness, a bergamot-like citrus impression and a more aromatic, perfumed top note than Colombo No.7. Cinnamon brings warmth, curry leaves give the Sri Lankan savoury signature, and juniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary keeps the product in London Dry territory.

On the palate, the gin should be read as dry and tea-spiced rather than sweet: citrus at the opening, leafy tea through the middle, then a lightly spicy finish.

The perfect servePerfect serveThe way the producer recommends serving the gin (glass, tonic, ratio, garnish) to show it at its best.Glossary should avoid covering the tea note. East Imperial Burma Tonic Water is a strong match because its bitter profile keeps the drink dry and lets Earl Grey, cinnamon and curry leaf remain clear. Lemon peel is enough to highlight the bergamot-like citrus side, while a small cinnamon stick can be used as a restrained aromatic bridge. The result should feel elegant and unusual: a tea-driven G&T with Sri Lankan spice underneath, not a sugary flavoured ginFlavoured ginGin with flavourings, often fruity, added after distillation. It may be coloured and lightly sweetened.GlossarySee Flavoured gin gins drink. This restraint is important, because the charm of the bottle is the meeting point between tea, spice and London Dry structure.