Boodles British London Dry Gin, 70cl

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This London Dry Gin, repackaged and rejuvenated under new ownership in 2013, takes its name from Boodle's gentleman’s club in St. Crafted with meticulous care, this gin features a unique blend of botanicals, including juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, and more. It was reputed to be the favourite gin of the club's most famous member, Winston Churchill, [1] though the same has been claimed for Plymouth Gin. I never thought I would be gin person BUT I had a Vesper at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec, Gin, Vodka, Lillet Blanc and a dash of bitters. Famous members of Boodle's gentleman’s club included former Prime Minister Winston Churchill and James Bond author Ian Fleming, which of course makes Boodles an obvious choice for a Vesper.

Pour the precious liquid into an oasis of shaved ice and serve immediately to enjoy this shimmering mirage. a b c Sarah Bristow, “Boodles Gin: Churchill’s Favourite Tipple Comes Back to the UK,” Archived 2014-02-20 at the Wayback Machine Esquire, October 11, 2013. Boodles has a rich history, and is known to have been enjoyed by the likes of Prime Minister Winston Churchill and James Bond author Ian Fleming.

a b c d David Smith, “Boodles is Back – Cocktails with The British Gin,” Summer Fruit Cup, June 14, 2013. These components provide Boodles a smooth yet herbaceous flavour that balances out the strong piney tones from juniper.

In October 2013, Boodles Gin was released in the UK, with a redesigned bottle and an alcoholic strength of 80 proof. The sweet medley of berries perfectly complements Boodles British Gin's unique botanicals of rosemary, nutmeg and sage. Boodles is a proper British gin, known for having an understated juniper flavor and a unique profile. A friend introduced me to Boodles back in 1987 and when ever I got got the chance to purchase, that was my go to brand.It contains a blend of nine botanicals: juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, angelica seed, cassia bark, caraway seed, nutmeg, rosemary and sage. The combination of sloe gin influence and the distinctive taste of mulberries results in a gin that offers a delightful and complex palate. Boodles is a premium gin which lends itself well to being served on formal occasions, and is most often enjoyed in a martini or a Boodles and Tonic. Combine all ingredients into mixing vessel, shake, fine strain into large rocks glass, garnish on the rim of glass with mint sprig pulled through an orange peel, expressed.

The sweet medley of berries perfectly complements Boodles British Gin’s unique botanicals of rosemary, nutmeg and sage. All of these ingredients come together to add a mellow yet herbal quality to Boodles, balancing out the essential piney notes from the juniper. The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. I am not much of a drinker, but after trying a few other brands of gin, not liking them, my husband came home with Boodles.The smooth and balanced nature of Boodles Gin makes it a versatile choice for crafting classic gin cocktails or enjoying it simply over ice. It begins as a clean spirit distilled from English wheat, and possesses an approachable blend of botanicals including . Boodles British Gin is a brand of gin bottled and distributed in the United Kingdom by Proximo Spirits. Interestingly, Boodles Gin contains no citrus – a practical decision made by original distillers who expected a brilliant drink to include a slice of lemon or lime. James, London, Boodles was the favourite gin of one of the club's most famous members, Winston Churchill.

a b Robert Plotkin, “Boodles British Gin,” Archived 2014-10-12 at the Wayback Machine American Cocktails. Michael Bord, “New Name, New Brands, New Personnel for Pernod Richard USA,” Beverage Dynamics, March/April 2002. NID cookie, set by Google, is used for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to mute unwanted ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads. Whether enjoyed neat or mixed in cocktails, this gin promises a unique and flavorful experience for gin enthusiasts seeking something truly special.I read a story the other day of how Winston added so little vermouth to his Gin Martinis that sometimes a mere glance in the direction of France would suffice! My dad introduced me to Beefeater martini's when I was 18 (shhh, he was not supposed to do that until I was 21) and I had made them his way ever since (I am 76 at this time), but I am now making them only with Boodles gin which I find to be a much smoother gin than any I have tasted before. It is a juniper and coriander-based Gin, distinct for having a more understated juniper flavour and unique profile. Richard Siddle, “Boodles Gin hits the UK with multiple premium on-trade listings,” Harpers, January 14, 2014.