Gin: Opihr Oriental London Dry
A premium spiced gin from the folks behind Quintessential vodka.
Size: 750mL
Proof: 80 (40% ABV)
Origin: England
Distillery: G&J Distillers
A London Dry Gin made with botanicals from along the traditional spice route that led back to the UK. Indonesian Cubeb berries, Indian black pepper and Moroccan coriander are all used in this gin, launched by Quintessential Brands in 2013.
Opihr Oriental London Dry Gin Tasting Notes
Nose: Smooth perfume and sharp bursts of citrus.
Palate: The palate is soft camphor, some sweetness and oriental spices create a warm mouth feel that lingers but does not increase in intensity.
Finish: Long length with soft cracked black pepper and spice.
Distillery Information
Established in 1761, G&J Distillers has more than 250 years’ experience in Gin production. It all started with a man named Thomas Dakin, who started producing his own Gin at the age of just 25. His family was close friends with the Greenall family, to whom the distillery was leased in 1860.
Brothers Gilbert and John Greenall, who also owned a nearby brewery, eventually bought the distillery outright, renaming Dakin’s Warrington Gin as Greenall’s Gin, but keeping Dakin’s original recipe.
