Description
JJ Whitley London Dry Gin
JJ Whitley London Dry Gin is produced by the Whitley family, a British distilling family with eight generations of heritage, inspired by flavours from the English countryside. This gin follows a classic London Dry recipe built on eight botanicals — juniper, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica seeds, coriander seed, liquorice, cassia bark and orris root — delivering clear juniper, bright citrus, gentle spice and a soft parma‑violet note that makes it very approachable both neat and in cocktails.
Production & Style
Origin: England.
Style: London Dry Gin (botanicals distilled together — no post‑distillation flavouring, only dilution with water).
Botanicals: Eight key botanicals — juniper, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica seeds, coriander seed, liquorice, cassia bark and orris root.
Character: Juniper‑led with bright lemon and orange, supported by gentle spice from coriander and cassia and a soft floral/powdery touch from orris, with a hint of liquorice sweetness; smooth, slightly sweet impression, light to medium body.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Crystal clear.
Nose: Classic dry‑gin profile with prominent juniper and pine, fresh lemon and orange peel, then coriander seed and angelica adding herbal spice, underpinned by light liquorice sweetness, warm cassia and a powdery, parma‑violet‑like floral note from orris root.
Palate: Smooth and light‑to‑medium in body, with juniper and citrus up front and a touch of sweetness. Mid‑palate brings coriander spice, cassia warmth and liquorice, while remaining crisp and refreshing. The finish is clean and fairly dry, leaving juniper, lemon peel and a faint violet candy note.
Serving Suggestions
Serving temperature:
- In long drinks (Gin & Tonic): around 4–8°C with ice.
- Neat / on the rocks: around 10–14°C.
Cocktails:
- Gin & Tonic: JJ Whitley London Dry Gin with quality tonic, garnished with lemon or orange peel and optionally a few juniper berries.
- Tom Collins: With lemon juice, sugar syrup and soda to highlight the citrus brightness.
- Light Gin Martini: Mixed with dry vermouth for a softer, easy‑drinking martini.
Food pairing:
- Asian / Cantonese: Salt‑and‑pepper tofu, simple stir‑fried greens, clear pepper soup (e.g. pork stomach), salt‑baked chicken, soy‑sauce fried noodles, shrimp wontons, steamed fish with light soy.
- Western: Smoked salmon salad, Caesar salad, seafood platters (prawns, mussels, scallops), light pizzas, fish and chips.
Special Info: Marketed as the product of “eight generations of distilling history,” JJ Whitley London Dry Gin keeps to a traditional juniper‑and‑citrus core but adds a soft floral candy nuance, making it very accessible for newcomers and ideal as a good‑value house gin for everyday G&Ts and classic cocktails.
Origin: England
Type: Gin (London Dry Gin)
Brand: J.J Whitley
ABV: Typically 38–38.6% (check your bottle for exact strength)
Volume: 700ml
JJ Whitley London Dry Gin
JJ Whitley London Dry Gin is produced by the Whitley family, a British distilling family with eight generations of heritage, inspired by flavours from the English countryside. This gin follows a classic London Dry recipe built on eight botanicals — juniper, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica seeds, coriander seed, liquorice, cassia bark and orris root — delivering clear juniper, bright citrus, gentle spice and a soft parma‑violet note that makes it very approachable both neat and in cocktails.
Production & Style
Origin: England.
Style: London Dry Gin (botanicals distilled together — no post‑distillation flavouring, only dilution with water).
Botanicals: Eight key botanicals — juniper, orange peel, lemon peel, angelica seeds, coriander seed, liquorice, cassia bark and orris root.
Character: Juniper‑led with bright lemon and orange, supported by gentle spice from coriander and cassia and a soft floral/powdery touch from orris, with a hint of liquorice sweetness; smooth, slightly sweet impression, light to medium body.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Crystal clear.
Nose: Classic dry‑gin profile with prominent juniper and pine, fresh lemon and orange peel, then coriander seed and angelica adding herbal spice, underpinned by light liquorice sweetness, warm cassia and a powdery, parma‑violet‑like floral note from orris root.
Palate: Smooth and light‑to‑medium in body, with juniper and citrus up front and a touch of sweetness. Mid‑palate brings coriander spice, cassia warmth and liquorice, while remaining crisp and refreshing. The finish is clean and fairly dry, leaving juniper, lemon peel and a faint violet candy note.
Serving Suggestions
Serving temperature:
- In long drinks (Gin & Tonic): around 4–8°C with ice.
- Neat / on the rocks: around 10–14°C.
Cocktails:
- Gin & Tonic: JJ Whitley London Dry Gin with quality tonic, garnished with lemon or orange peel and optionally a few juniper berries.
Tom Collins: With lemon juice, sugar syrup and soda to highlight the citrus brightness.
- Light Gin Martini: Mixed with dry vermouth for a softer, easy‑drinking martini.
Special Info: Marketed as the product of “eight generations of distilling history,” JJ Whitley London Dry Gin keeps to a traditional juniper‑and‑citrus core but adds a soft floral candy nuance, making it very accessible for newcomers and ideal as a good‑value house gin for everyday G&Ts and classic cocktails.
Origin: England
Type: Gin (London Dry Gin)
Brand: J.J Whitley
ABV: 40%
Volume: 700ml
