Earl Giles London Dry Gin is a Minneapolis-produced gin bottled at 40% ABV. Made from a Minnesota corn spirit, it combines two botanical distillates and a four-day maceration process. Its ten botanicals include juniper, coriander, grains of paradise, pepper, roots, citrus peels, marigold and mahlab. It earned 96 points and Best Gin at the 2026 WSWA Wine & Spirits Tasting Competition.

The documented botanicals are Juniper berries, Coriander seed, Grains of paradise, Marigold, Mahlab, Orange and lemon peel. Together they give useful tasting landmarks rather than a list to rush through: start by looking for the leading aroma, then notice how juniper and the drier elements shape the middle of the palate. The profile is best judged in stages, because cold temperature and a little dilution often bring the citrus, floral, herbal, spice or fruit notes into clearer focus.

Taste a small chilled measure before making a longer drink. Let it sit briefly, take a first sip, then return after the ice has begun to melt. A measured mixer and clear ice help keep the botanical detail readable. Avoid a heavily sweet or strongly flavoured mixer on the first tasting; it can conceal the balance between the named botanicals and the gin base.

For a reliable Perfect Serve, pour 5 cl of gin over plenty of clear ice and add 12 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water. Stir once and garnish simply with Coriander seed. The garnish should echo the documented recipe rather than introduce a competing flavour. Adjust the tonic only after tasting the first sip, so the finish remains clear and the serving stays faithful to the gin's character.