TOHI London Dry Gin Ginger & Sichuan Pepper

Fresh ginger and Sichuan pepper shape the spicy character of TOHI 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 Ginger & Sichuan Pepper. Its base is made from organic Estonian rye, and the botanicals are distilled in a copper pot stillPot stillA traditional still, often copper, that distils in batches. It keeps more texture and character than a column.Glossary. The gin is bottled at 43% ABV in a 500 ml glass bottle.

Citrus · Dry · Spicy · Herbal

Juniper, pepper, star anise, liquorice and cardamom appear on the nose. The long finish brings ginger, coriander, lemon and pepper nuances, softening into a silky sensation. Star anise, cassia barkCassiaThe bark of a Chinese cinnamon tree, coarser and hotter than Ceylon cinnamon. It brings a warm, slightly sweet spice.Glossary and cardamom join the juniper in the recipe, alongside bitter almond, liquorice root and coriander seed. Grains of paradise, angelica root, hibiscus, lemon peel and cubeb are also named.

Grains of paradise and cubeb add their own peppery heat to the Sichuan pepper, while cassia brings a sweeter, warmer spice. Bitter almond and liquorice root round out the palate, hibiscus adds a light tartness, and angelica root keeps an earthy, dry base under the spice.

TOHI occupies a former spirit kitchen at Tohisoo manor, in Kohila, that later served as a leather factory. Priit Palk, Tormi Tamm and Siim Markus founded the distillery together. This London Dry won silver at the 2024 World Gin Awards and gold in the classic gin category at the 2025 Concours International de Lyon.

For TOHI's signature gin and tonic, fill a copa glassCopa 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 with ice. Pour in 4 cl of gin and 20 cl Franklin & Sons Premium Indian Tonic WaterIndian tonicThe classic tonic: sparkling water, bitter quinine and sugar. The name recalls colonial India, where quinine warded off malaria.Glossary, then add a lemon slice. The lemon echoes the citrus in the finish, while the tonic opens up the drink and lets the ginger and pepper remain noticeable.