Ealing Gin

In west London, Ealing Gin is made in small batchesSmall batchProduction in small quantities per distillation run, often in a small still. The term has no legal definition.Glossary as a London DryLondon 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 at 42% ABV. Its twelve botanicals bring together a classical core, juniper, coriander, cardamom, clove, angelica root, cassia bark, orange peel and pink peppercorn, with four plants inspired by Ealing's parks and gardens: garden mint, rosemary, chamomile flowers and scented rose petals. The distillery describes a deep, balanced profile led by juniper, with zesty orange, warm spice, a smoothing chamomile note and a subtle floral, peppery finish.

Citrus · Dry · Spicy · Floral

The citrus arrives first, supported by the dry, resinousResinousAn aroma reminiscent of pine or fir resin. It is juniper's signature, due to compounds such as pinene.Glossary line of juniper. Warm spice follows from the aromatic botanicals, while chamomile softens the middle of the palate rather than making it sweet. Rose, mint and rosemary add a gentler garden register, and pink pepper leaves a delicate warmth at the end. The producer's own tasting notes describe these elements as layered but clean, with the botanicals sitting around the juniper rather than competing with it.

The recipe is steeped for 24 hours in grain spirit and pure filtered water before distillation in Felicity, the distillery's copper still. Only the heart of the run is collected, then reduced with filtered water to 42% ABV. As a London Dry, it receives no flavouring or essence after distillation. The bottle's decorative design pays tribute to the Art Deco architecture found across the borough, giving the presentation a local reference as clear as the garden-inspired part of the recipe.

The distillery recommends a gin and tonic. Add 5 cl to a glass filled with ice, pour in 12 cl of Indian tonicIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary and stir gently. A twist of orangeTwistA strip of peel twisted over the glass to release its oils, then dropped into the drink.Glossary and a chamomile flower in the drink pick up its tasting notes. The garnish adds fragrance without hiding the juniper, citrus and warm spice that define the pour.