Goldie's Gin relies on a focused recipe of seven botanicals. Created in Portland, Maine, and bottled at 92 proof, or 46% ABV, it adopts the proportions and discipline associated with London Dry without overloading the composition. Citrus opens the tasting, a rounded middle carries the botanicals, and a dry peppery finish gives the gin its precision.

Juniper remains at the centre, with coriander giving both citrus and spice. Lemon and orange peel brighten the first impression, while angelica and orris provide the dry root structure that holds those volatile aromas in place. Licorice is used for texture and length rather than obvious sweetness. The combination is familiar on paper, yet the balance matters: no single botanical is asked to perform a novelty trick, and each one supports a clear progression across the palate.

The nose begins with lemon oil, orange zest and fresh juniper. The first sip has a creamy, composed feel before coriander and roots bring firmer definition. Floral nuances from orris appear quietly between the citrus and a clean, peppery finish. At 46% ABV, Goldie's carries enough concentration for a Martini, but it does not become severe when lengthened. Its appeal lies in that versatility and in the confidence of a recipe that knows when to stop adding ingredients.

For a crisp gin tonic, pour 5 cl over large clear ice and add 10 cl of Fever-Tree Indian Tonic Water. Express one fine lemon peel above the glass and leave it against the ice. The garnish mirrors the opening citrus without adding pulp or sweetness, while the tonic gives juniper, coriander and the root botanicals a clean frame. A short ratio preserves the creamy middle and peppery close that distinguish the gin.