Mayfair Six PM Gin

Mayfair Six PM Gin is bottled at 100 British proof, equivalent to 57.6% vol. Its five-botanical recipe combines juniper, orris, coriander, angelica and winter savoury. The name refers to six in the evening as an international moment for a drink, but the strength and concise recipe define the liquid more clearly than the idea behind the label.

Citrus · Dry · Spicy · Navy Strength

Juniper leads with a full resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary aroma. Coriander adds citrus brightness, while angelica contributes a dry earthy and faintly liquorice-like note. Orris helps bind the aromas, and winter savoury gives the profile a distinctive herbal spice.

The high alcoholic strength increases both weight and aromatic intensity. Pine, dry roots and citrus spice arrive in quick succession, with the savoury herb becoming more apparent after dilutionDilutionThe water added by melting ice. In the right amount it opens the aromas and softens the alcohol; too much flattens the drink.Glossary. Despite its power, the short botanical list keeps the flavour focused rather than crowded.

Indian tonicIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary opens the gin without removing its structure. Lemon peel and a few juniper berriesJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary reinforce the citrus and resinous sides of the recipe. Use a generous quantity of clear iceClear iceIce without air bubbles, made by slow, directional freezing. Denser, it melts more slowly and dilutes less.Glossary, pour the tonic slowly and allow a moment for dilution before tasting.

The bottling strength is not merely a label claim: it changes how the spirit behaves with ice and tonic. Initial heat settles as dilution releases savoury and citrus notes, while the juniper remains present in a longer drink. A careful measure therefore rewards this gin more than an unnecessarily heavy pour. The savoury herb becomes clearest once the initial strength settles.