Shed 1 Gin Cuckold's Revenge

Cuckold's Revenge was the first gin released by Shed One Distillery in 2016. Its theatrical name recalls Andy Arnold-Bennett playing the deceived Master Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor, but the liquid itself is direct and carefully proportioned. A complete compound ginCompound ginGin made without redistillation, by blending botanicals or extracts into neutral spirit.GlossarySee Compound gin gins is prepared and filtered before redistillation in a traditional pot stillPot stillA traditional still, often copper, that distils in batches. It keeps more texture and character than a column.Glossary. Eight botanicals shape the recipe: juniper, orange and lemon zest, green cardamom, coriander, star anise, nutmeg and cinnamon. Citrus opens the aroma, followed by cardamom and coriander. Anise, nutmeg and cinnamon appear gradually rather than forming a heavy festive block, and juniper returns across the dry finish. Great Taste awarded two stars, while The Gin Guide selected it as its 2021 Contemporary GinContemporary ginAlso called New Western: juniper is still there, but other botanicals (citrus, flowers, spice) take the lead.GlossarySee Contemporary gin gins winner above 42% vol. The result combines a lively first impression with enough spice for slow tasting.

Citrus · Dry · Spicy · Herbal

Redistilling a filtered compound base allows the eight ingredients to meet before the final pass. That method helps explain the integrated spice: cardamom and coriander feel woven into citrus, while anise, nutmeg and cinnamon emerge later instead of competing at the nose. The technique gives a coherent progression to a recipe that could otherwise feel crowded.

A simple tonic keeps the layered spice readable. Measure 4 cl of gin, then lengthen it with 10 cl of light Indian tonicIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary over ice, twist a broad orange peel above the surface and place it among the cubes with three juniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary berries. Arrange another peel and a few berries beside the copaCopa glassA large stemmed balloon glass, popularised by the Spanish gin and tonic: it stays cold for longer and gathers the aromas above the drink.Glossary. The distillery also recommends enjoying the gin without garnish.

The second distillation integrates the eight botanicals, joining cardamom and coriander to the peels before anise, nutmeg and cinnamon emerge in sequence.