Whitley Neill Brazilian Lime

Whitley Neill Brazilian Lime is a flavoured ginFlavoured ginGin with flavourings, often fruity, added after distillation. It may be coloured and lightly sweetened.GlossarySee Flavoured gin gins from the Whitley Neill range, built on a classic gin foundation and lifted by a pronounced lime-led citrus character. It follows the brand’s established approach of pairing a traditional botanical structure with a single, clearly identifiable fruit theme, in this case Brazilian lime.

Citrus · Fruity

The base profile is anchored by juniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary and a familiar core of gin botanicals such as coriander seed, angelica rootAngelicaThe root of a tall umbellifer, earthy and musky. After juniper and coriander it is the most common botanical: it binds the aromas and holds the finish.Glossary, orris rootOrris rootIris rhizome dried for years, then ground. Powdery and violet-like, it mainly works as a fixative that binds and lengthens the other aromas.Glossary and cassia barkCassiaThe bark of a Chinese cinnamon tree, coarser and hotter than Ceylon cinnamon. It brings a warm, slightly sweet spice.Glossary. These elements provide the dry, resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary and gently spiced framework expected from gin. Against this structure, citrus components bring brightness and definition: lemon and sweet orange contribute zest and sweetness, while lime is the signature accent that drives the overall aromatic impression.

On the nose, the first impression is fresh citrus peel with an evident lime note over piney juniper. Behind the top notes, coriander adds a lightly peppery, lemony lift, and cassia introduces a warm spice tone that rounds the aroma without dominating it.

The palate starts crisp and bright. Lime and mixed citrus peel lead, followed by juniper and a dry herbal backbone. Angelica contributes an earthy dryness, while orris adds a subtle floral and powdery nuance that helps the citrus feel more structured rather than purely sharp. Cassia offers a gentle warming edge through the mid-palate.

The finish remains clean and dry, with lingering citrus oils, juniper resin and a soft, warming spice note. In serve, this style is typically well suited to a gin and tonic that keeps the citrus centre stage, and it can also work in simple 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 where lime-driven freshness is desirable.