Suffolk Dry Gin

The grain spirit in Suffolk Dry GinDry ginGin with no perceptible sweetness: in the European Union, the word "dry" allows at most 0.1 g of sugar per litre.GlossarySee Dry gin gins is redistilled with ten natural botanicals. English grain spirit forms the base, and production involves two distillations. Made by Suffolk Distillery in Stoke by Nayland, this 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 is bottled at 43% ABV.

Citrus · Dry · Spicy

Juniper, citrus and spice meet on the nose. On the palate, fresh citrus follows the juniper, leading into a finish of dry angelicaAngelicaThe root of a tall umbellifer, earthy and musky. After juniper and coriander it is the most common botanical: it binds the aromas and holds the finish.Glossary, sweet liquorice and warming spice. Coriander, cassia barkCassiaThe bark of a Chinese cinnamon tree, coarser and hotter than Ceylon cinnamon. It brings a warm, slightly sweet spice.Glossary and cinnamon join the botanical selection: coriander brings a light, almost floral spice that suits the citrus, while cassia and cinnamon give a sweeter, bark-like depth. Juniper stays clean and dry through the palate, in keeping with the London Dry style.

Gary Wilkinson trained and worked as a chemist before moving from corporate distillation to making craft gin. The Suffolk Distillery range takes inspiration from the rural Suffolk landscape. Suffolk Dry Gin is offered in both 35 cl and 70 cl bottles.

For a Suffolk Dry & Tonic, fill a balloon 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 gin and 12 cl The London Essence Company Original 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 lime wedge and stir gently once. Lime picks up the citrus character, and the tonic gives the spice room to develop. The wide balloon glass gathers the juniper aromas above the drink, and a single stir keeps the tonic lively. With three times as much tonic as gin, the 43% spirit stays present without dominating. The producer also suggests enjoying the gin neat or over ice, two simple ways to taste the angelica and liquorice more directly.