Bulldog London Dry Gin

Bulldog London Dry Gin

Bulldog London Dry Gin is a modern take on classic London Dry, distilled in England from 100% British wheat at a distillery with over 250 years of gin‑making history. It is built on a recipe of 12 botanicals sourced from around the world, combining traditional ingredients like juniper, coriander, angelica, cassia and lemon peel with more exotic elements such as dragon’s eye (longan), lotus leaf, white poppy and lavender. Bottled at 40% ABV, it aims to be smooth, flavourful and highly mixable for a wide range of cocktails.

Distillation & Style
Origin: United Kingdom, England, produced by G&J Distillers.

Made from 100% British wheat spirit and 12 botanicals: juniper, coriander, angelica root, cassia bark, lemon peel, orris root, liquorice, almond, plus Bulldog’s distinctive botanicals—dragon’s eye, lotus leaf, white poppy and lavender.

The botanicals are steeped and distilled in traditional copper pot stills, then the resulting gin is reduced to 40% ABV with pure water. The style is a contemporary London Dry: juniper‑led, but with pronounced citrus, floral notes and a hint of Eastern fruit and herbs, designed to be “smooth, multi‑flavoured and blendable.”

Tasting Notes
Color: Crystal clear.
Aroma: Light juniper on top, followed by lemon peel, floral lavender, hints of longan fruit and soft herbs; slightly perfumed but still recognisably London Dry.

Palate: Medium‑bodied and relatively soft. Juniper and citrus lead, supported by lavender, longan, almond and gentle liquorice and cassia spice. At 40% ABV it is warm but not aggressive, with a clean, slightly citrus‑herbal finish—less bone‑dry than some classic London Drys, but very approachable and easy to mix.

Reviews & Accolades
Difford’s Guide and trade notes describe Bulldog as powerful yet smooth, with citrus fruit, fragrant herbs and good length, calling it flavourful, fleshy and complex.

Gin reviewers characterise it as a modern, floral‑tilted London Dry: it smells like a traditional gin with juniper and lemon peel plus lavender and longan, drinks nicely but really shines in Gin & Tonics and citrus‑based long drinks.

Serving & Pairing
Serving Temperature: 6–8°C neat/over ice; well‑chilled when mixed.
Food Pairing (with G&T or long drinks): Salted nuts, fried chicken wings, salt & pepper squid, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, yakitori, smoked salmon salad, seafood platters, pizza, spicy Thai salads.

Special Info: Bulldog’s matte‑black bottle and metal collar make it visually striking behind the bar. The use of four distinctive botanicals—dragon’s eye, lotus leaf, white poppy and lavender—adds a subtle floral and Eastern herbal twist while keeping juniper at the core. This makes Bulldog a versatile “house gin” for classics like Gin & Tonic, Gin Fizz, Tom Collins and Negroni, especially for drinkers who like a slightly softer, more aromatic London Dry.

Origin: United Kingdom, England
Type: Gin (London Dry Gin)
Key Botanicals: Juniper, coriander, angelica, cassia, lemon peel, orris, liquorice, almond, dragon’s eye, lotus leaf, white poppy, lavender

ABV: 40%

Volume: 750ml