Martin Miller's Original Gin

Martin Miller's Original Gin uses separate distillations for its earthy botanicals and citrus botanicals. The spirit is distilled in England, then blended with Icelandic water naturally filtered through volcanic rock and bottled at 40%. This approach brings two different botanical characters together in a gin that balances juniper with citrus, flowers and gentle spice.

Citrus · Spicy · Floral · Herbal

The nose combines a bright citrus fragrance with the fresh, resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary quality of juniper. Floral and fruity nuances soften that first impression, giving the aroma more breadth without obscuring the gin's main flavours.

On the palate, the juniper and citrus remain closely balanced: the fruit provides freshness, while the herbal notes add a drier sensation. The mouthful develops gradually, leaving space for the subtler notes to become apparent after the initial citrus lift.

Cassia barkCassiaThe bark of a Chinese cinnamon tree, coarser and hotter than Ceylon cinnamon. It brings a warm, slightly sweet spice.Glossary, cinnamon and nutmeg bring a measured warmth after the citrus. Coriander adds a fresher spice, while angelica and Florentine iris contribute earthy nuances. Liquorice root gives a softer, rounded impression beside these drier flavours. The silky mouthfeel allows those contrasts to develop without a sharp break between fruit and spice. Lemon and orange peels are distilled apart from the juniper and these earthier botanicals, then the distillates are combined. The finish is clean and soft, with juniper remaining perceptible after the brighter peel aromas fade.

To enjoy it as a gin and tonic, use an Indian tonicIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary with lemon and orange peels. The tonic's bitterness supports the juniper, and the peels reinforce the citrus fragrance already present in the gin. Express each peelExpressed peelThe peel is squeezed over the glass, skin side down, so a fine mist of oils scents the surface.Glossary just once above the drink before adding it; their oils provide enough aroma without a more elaborate garnish. The contrast between lemon's brighter scent and orange's rounder fragrance makes the garnish a useful extension of the gin's citrus character.