Dr Clyde Gin is a Belgian distilled gin from Dr. Clyde Spirits, a small project associated with Trois-Ponts and built around a compact but expressive botanical profile. Bottled at 45% alcohol by volume, it has more strength and aromatic grip than many easy-drinking flavored gins, while its recipe still leans into a bright and approachable combination of citrus, fruit, mint and vanilla. The result is a modern Belgian gin with a distinctive balance between freshness and roundness.

The botanical list gives the gin a clear direction. Juniper berries provide the gin foundation, while lime and lemon bring a sharp citrus frame. Raspberry adds a red-fruit note, mint gives lift and aromatic freshness, and vanilla softens the profile with a rounded, lightly sweet impression. These ingredients create contrast rather than simple sweetness: citrus gives tension, mint adds coolness, raspberry contributes fruit, and vanilla brings texture to the finish.

On the nose, Dr Clyde Gin opens with citrus and a fresh herbal accent. Lemon and lime create a lively first impression, followed by a softer fruit note from raspberry and a gentle vanilla warmth. On the palate, the 45% ABV supports a fuller expression. The citrus remains clear and energetic, mint keeps the middle of the palate fresh, and vanilla rounds the edges without hiding the juniper base. Raspberry appears as a discreet fruit accent rather than a dominant candy-like flavour.

A gin and tonic with Fentimans Valencian Orange Tonic Water works well because orange can extend the citrus register while leaving space for mint, raspberry and vanilla. A dehydrated lime wheel is a focused garnish that reinforces the bright side of the gin without overloading the glass. Dr Clyde Gin can also be used in simple long drinks where citrus and freshness are the main goal, provided the mixer does not cover the more delicate red-fruit and vanilla notes.