Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin

Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin is a flavored ginFlavoured ginGin with flavourings, often fruity, added after distillation. It may be coloured and lightly sweetened.GlossarySee Flavoured gin gins produced in the United Kingdom as part of the Whitley Neill range, developed under the direction of Johnny Neill, a descendant of a long line of English distillers. The gin builds on the brand’s traditional 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 style base while introducing distinctive fruit and spice elements inspired by family heritage and English countryside produce.

Spicy · Fruity · Herbal

The base spirit is distilled with a classic set of botanicals including juniper berriesJuniperThe one compulsory botanical: gin must taste predominantly of juniper. Its "berry" is really a small conifer cone, resinous and peppery.Glossary, coriander seeds, angelica rootAngelicaThe 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, orris rootOrris rootIris rhizome dried for years, then ground. Powdery and violet-like, it mainly works as a fixative that binds and lengthens the other aromas.Glossary, liquorice root and cassia bark, supported by citrus peels of lemon and sweet orange. After distillation, the gin is infusedInfusionFruit or plants are steeped in the spirit to release their flavour. Done after distillation, infusion often adds colour too, and the gin can no longer be called London Dry.Glossary with rhubarb distillate and ginger that has been steeped to extract warmth and spice. This approach allows the fruit and spice character to integrate smoothly with the underlying gin structure rather than overpower it.

On the nose, the gin presents bright fruity aromas dominated by rhubarb, accompanied by gentle citrus freshness and a subtle spicy lift from ginger.

The palate is full and expressive, combining tart rhubarb notes with warming ginger spice, balanced by juniper and soft herbal undertones. The texture is rounded, with sweetness and acidity kept in check by the dry botanical base.

The finish is medium in length, leaving lingering impressions of ginger spice, light citrus and restrained sweetness. Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin is well suited to gin and tonic, where its fruit and spice character can be highlighted with a simple garnish, and it also works effectively in contemporary cocktails that benefit from a pronounced yet balanced flavored gin profile.