13 Oaks London Dry Gin

On Little Abbey Farm, the family farm in Cheshire, 13 Oaks distils its London Dry GinLondon DryA style, not a place of origin: every flavour comes from distilling natural botanicals. After distillation only water and a trace of sugar may be added, with no flavouring or colouring.GlossarySee London Dry gins to a bottling strength of 42% ABV. The producer uses a traditional British-made copper still and names six botanicals: juniper, orange peel, lemon peel, coriander, cardamom and cassia bark. Its flavour notes begin with a bold, earthy juniper centre, then move to orange and lemon, warming spice and a delicate orchard-fruit undertone. The fruit is described as a tasting impression, not as an additional botanical.

Citrus · Dry · Spicy

The recipe follows a familiar London Dry structure. JuniperJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary gives the blend its clear backbone; citrus peel supplies a bright lift, while coriander, cardamom and cassiaCassiaThe bark of a Chinese cinnamon tree, coarser and hotter than Ceylon cinnamon. It brings a warm, slightly sweet spice.Glossary add warmth and depth. The producer's account keeps the profile classic rather than sweet or heavily flavoured, and the orchard-fruit note stays in the background. That distinction makes the gin easy to read: a dry, juniper-ledJuniper-forwardA classic profile where juniper clearly dominates, with resinous, piney notes.Glossary spirit with several layers of citrus and spice, finished by a softer fruit impression.

Production takes place on the farm in Wrenbury, Cheshire, where the distillery presents its gins as small-batchSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary and handcrafted. The copper still is a central part of the gin's story. Its name is 13 Oaks London Dry Gin, and the 70 cl bottle is listed at 42% ABV. Those product details keep it distinct from other 13 Oaks releases, including Summer Breeze and Vibrant Lime, whose flavour directions and botanicals differ.

The distillery recommends serving it over ice with a classic tonic and a slice of pink grapefruit. Add a grapefruit twistTwistA strip of peel twisted over the glass to release its oils, then dropped into the drink.Glossary to the drink. The garnish echoes the citrus in the recipe while bringing a little more brightness to the drink. Use a chilled tonic and stir gently once. A neat taste before mixing helps pick out the juniper and the three warming spices, while tonic draws the orange and lemon forward. The result is an uncomplicated gin and tonic that follows the farm's own recommendation and leaves the dry, citrus-spice balance intact.