Thomas Dakin Gin Review & Tasting Notes
About Thomas Dakin Gin
Thomas Dakin Gin is named after and inspired by gin distilling pioneer Thomas Dakin who started distilling in Warrington in 1761. After the gin craze when gin had developed a negative reputation, Dakin's development of quality gins and distillation techniques played a key role in redeveloping gin's name and creating a more affluent audience for the spirit. Thomas Dakin Gin is the creation of Head Distiller Joanne Moore at G&J Distillers, the producers of Opihr Gin, Berkeley Square Gin, Greenall's Gin and Bloom Gin. Including red cole (horseradish) as one of 11 botanicals, the recipe took 12 months to develop and to research the history and heritage that inspires the gin, its embossed bottle and its branding. The Gin Guide says... It would be easy for some people to let the concept of horseradish in gin skew their tasting and impression of this Thomas Dakin. In reality, this is a fresh juniper and citrus led and the horseradish adds to the character, complexity and aroma, as well as developing the peppery finish. If you didn't know in advance few would identify horseradish as a botanical. Thomas Dakin Gin's quality, character and presentation is a wonderful toast to the man himself, and it makes an exceptional G&T with a garnish of orange peel, as per the recommended 'perfect serve'. You Might Also Like... For more high quality gins best served with orange peel, try Gilpin's Gin and Masons Gin. For another gin from Manchester try Manchester Gin. |
information
Thomas Dakin Gin Information
ABV: 42%
Country: England, UK
Distillery: G&J Distillers, Warrington
Price Band: £25 - £30
Website: www.thomasdakin.com
Country: England, UK
Distillery: G&J Distillers, Warrington
Price Band: £25 - £30
Website: www.thomasdakin.com
botanicals
Thomas Dakin Gin Botanicals
Botanicals: 11 botanicals including juniper, orange peel, grapefruit, coriander, cubeb berriers, liquorice, angelica root, red cole (Horseradish)
Key Flavours: Juniper
Key Flavours: Juniper
tasting notes
Thomas Dakin Gin Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh & citrusy, with piney juniper and orange
Palate: Smooth & juniper-led, with orange, fresh citrus & sweet liqourice notes
Finish: Long & savoury, with pepper & herbal notes
Palate: Smooth & juniper-led, with orange, fresh citrus & sweet liqourice notes
Finish: Long & savoury, with pepper & herbal notes
garnish & serving suggestions
Thomas Dakin Gin Garnish & Serving Suggestions
Garnish / Perfect Serve: Orange peel
Serving Suggestions: Gin & Tonic
Serving Suggestions: Gin & Tonic
Meet the Maker - Joanne Moore"Typically I take inspiration from what’s around me, whether that’s travel or other food and drink categories."
- Joanne Moore, Head Distiller, G&J Distillers |