Filliers Dry Gin 28

Name: Filliers Dry Gin 28
Brand: Filey Distillery
SKU: gin-297
Rating: 8.0 (3 reviews)

BE Filey Distillery 40.7 % ABV 8.0 / 10 (3)

Filliers Dry Gin 28 bottle – Filey Distillery

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Perfect Serve & Note

Filliers Dry Gin 28 served with 1724 Tonic Water, garnished with Thin Slice of Dehydrated Orange

Best enjoyed with 1724 Tonic Water, garnished with Thin Slice of Dehydrated Orange.

Recommended Tonic1724 Tonic Water

Garnish Thin Slice of Dehydrated Orange

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Filliers Dry Gin 28 is a Belgian gin from Filliers Distillery in Deinze, built on a family recipe created in 1928 by Firmin Filliers, the third generation of Filliers master distillers. The current Classic expression is bottled at 40.7% ABV and keeps the idea that gives the gin its name: a recipe based on 28 carefully selected botanicals, described by the distillery as spice and fresh fruit distillates. The recipe was refined by the Filliers master distillers in 2012 while preserving its historical character and origin.

Citrus · Dry · Spicy · Herbal

Botanicals

The profile is deliberately dry, spicy and citrus-led. The full botanical bill is not published, so the ingredient list should not pretend to know all 28 components. The confirmed structure is therefore better expressed through documented markers: juniper berries for the gin backbone, Belgian hops and angelica root among the botanicals mentioned by the producer, and a refreshing citrus aromatic line. This is more accurate than treating the gin as a generic blend of undefined botanicals or listing an invented set of spices.

Nose

On the nose, Filliers Dry Gin 28 opens with a firm juniper frame and a dry aromatic spice register. The citrus note brings lift and keeps the gin bright rather than heavy. The style is clean and classic, but not neutral: the spice element is an important part of the identity, giving depth around the juniper and creating a more layered impression than a simple citrus dry gin. The herbal side remains restrained, with Belgian hops and angelica contributing to the dry, bitter-fresh structure rather than to overt sweetness.

Palate

On the palate, the gin is dry from the attack, with juniper and spice carrying the first impression. Citrus then cuts through the middle of the mouth, adding freshness and keeping the 40.7% ABV balanced. Angelica gives a rooty, dry base, while the hop reference supports a lightly herbal bitterness. The finish is clean, spicy and citrus-refreshed, with juniper remaining visible after the fruit and spice have faded.

Serve

Filliers Dry Gin 28 is well suited to a classic gin and tonic when the serve avoids excessive sweetness. A neutral Indian tonic or a lightly aromatic Mediterranean tonic will keep the focus on juniper, spice and citrus. Lemon peel will sharpen the citrus side, while orange peel will make the drink feel rounder and more aromatic. The gin can also work in dry, stirred cocktails where a clear juniper structure and a controlled spice profile are useful, especially a Martini-style serve with careful dilution.

The gin has also been recognised in competitions over time, with the distillery listing awards including Silver Classic Gin at the World Gin Awards 2023, Gold Best Belgian London Dry at the World Gin Awards 2020, Gold at the SIP Awards 2020 and Gold at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017. These distinctions should be read as confirmation of the bottle's standing in the Belgian dry gin category, not as a reason to exaggerate the recipe beyond the facts that are publicly documented.

Belgian Citrus Harmony

Source Original creation

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Belgian Citrus Harmony

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ExpertAdvice

Using a large ice cube minimizes dilution, preserving the gin's robust flavors. The dehydrated orange slice intensifies the citrus aroma, aligning with the gin's profile.

Recommended Tonic

🥂1724 Tonic Water

Garnish

Thin Slice of Dehydrated Orange

Instructions

In a highball glass, place a large, clear ice cube to maintain the integrity of the drink without excessive dilution.

Pour 5 cl of Filliers Dry Gin 28 over the ice, allowing its citrus and spicy notes to emerge.

Top with 15 cl of 1724 Tonic Water, whose subtle quinine and slight sweetness complement the gin's complex profile.

Gently stir to integrate the flavors.

Garnish with a thin slice of dehydrated orange, enhancing the gin's citrus elements and adding a touch of visual elegance.

For alternative pairings, consider Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic Water or Thomas Henry Tonic Water.