Lindemans Premium Distilled Gin Red begins with a distillate of Oude Kriek Cuvée René, the traditional sour-cherry beer produced by the Belgian brewery. Sour-cherry juice deepens the fruit character, while sixteen botanicals shape the dry and aromatic structure around it. Bottled at 46% ABV in 70 cl, the gin carries the identity of Lindemans beyond beer without disguising the ingredient that links the two worlds.

Citrus · Spicy · Floral · Fruity

Juniper, coriander, angelica, cardamom, orange, lemon, cinnamon, orris and star anise are among the published botanicals. Juniper and the roots establish a dry frame; citrus peel brings brightness; cardamom, cinnamon and star anise add measured warmth. The Oude Kriek distillate and sour-cherry juice then give the palate its red-fruit centre, with tartness and perfume rather than a simple sugary cherry flavour.

The nose opens on fresh cherry and citrus, followed by spice and a more resinous line. In the mouth, the fruit is generous but the 46% strength keeps it precise. Coriander and citrus lift the middle, warm spice adds depth, and juniper returns toward the finish. The result is fuller and fruitier than a classic dry gin, yet it remains structured enough to taste neat before dilution.

For the Perfect Serve, fill a balloon glass with clear ice, add 4 cl of Lindemans Premium Distilled Gin Red and 10 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water, then stir once. Add a fresh sour cherry and orange peel to the glass, with a second cherry and peel displayed beside it. The neutral tonic preserves the contrast between tart cherry, citrus, spice and juniper.