Sipsmith Zesty Orange Gin

Sipsmith Zesty Orange Gin is built on the distillery's 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 base and bottled at 40% ABV. It brings together fresh and dried orange peel with bergamot, allowing the citrus to appear in several shades: juicy at first, fragrant in the middle, then gently bitter on the finish. The result is an orange-led gin with enough juniper to remain precise.

Citrus · Dry · Spicy

Fresh orange peel gives the opening its vivid, freshly cut character. Dried peel adds concentration and a faint marmalade quality, while bergamotBergamotA bitter Calabrian citrus, the one that scents Earl Grey tea: floral and zesty.Glossary introduces a floral, tea-like lift. The citrus is not treated as decoration here; it forms the route through the entire tasting, supported by the dry backbone of the original house style.

The palate combines sweet orange, zest and a touch of warming spice. Notes reminiscent of marmalade and cinnamon give the centre of the mouth a richer feel, but the finish stays clean rather than syrupy. Juniper and the traditional botanicals return at the end, bringing the profile back to a firmly gin-like close.

The recommended serve is simple: one part gin to three parts chilled tonic over generous ice, finished with an orange wedge. This ratio preserves the orange oils and bergamot while the tonic supplies lift and length. It is a useful choice for a relaxed aperitif and for highballsHighballA long drink served in a tall, straight glass with plenty of ice: a spirit topped with soda or tonic. The word also names the glass.Glossary that need a clear citrus signature.

Zesty Orange Gin shows how an orange profile can be broad without becoming heavy. The fresh peel, dried peel and bergamot each have a role, giving the gin brightness, depth and a measured bitterness in the same glass. Its clean finish also makes it easy to pair with salted almonds, olives or lightly spiced aperitif dishes.