Henstone Strawberry & Pink Peppercorn Gin begins with Henstone London Dry Gin, then steeps fresh strawberries and crushed pink peppercorns into that base at the distillery in Shropshire. Introduced in spring 2023, it is bottled at 40% ABV with all colour and flavour coming from the fruit and spice, without added sugar.

Strawberry gives a fresh, softly perfumed fruit note rather than a jammy sweetness. Pink peppercorn follows with floral spice and gentle warmth, while the London Dry base keeps the centre recognisably juniper-led. The palate should be read through the same sequence: juniper gives the structure, while the supporting botanicals provide lift, texture and length. At 40% ABV, the concentration is sufficient for a full glass of ice or a measured stirred serve. The finish is best understood through balance rather than a single dominant note, with the aromatic layers remaining clear after dilution.

The result is a fruit-and-spice gin with more lift than heaviness, suited to a long chilled serve where the pepper can keep the berry character in focus. That context matters because it explains the recipe without replacing the tasting experience. This is a bottle to approach slowly, first on the nose and then with a small sip, allowing its drier, brighter and more rounded elements to arrive in turn. It suits drinkers looking for a gin with a recognisable point of view and enough detail to reward a simple serve.

The producer recommends ice, tonic and strawberry: pour 4 cl with 10 cl Indian tonic, then garnish with one fresh strawberry and three pink peppercorns. The garnish is intentionally restrained: it should reveal the recipe, not turn the glass into decoration. Use cold ingredients, clear ice and a gentle stir so the aroma stays focused from the first sip to the final one.