Dartmouth English Gin - Review & Tasting Notes


About Dartmouth Gin
  • Distillery: Dartmouth Distillery Co, Devon (UK)
  • ABV: 45% (Base Spirit: Wheat)
  • Price Band: £35 - £40
  • Botanicals: 17 including juniper, coriander, angelica, cardamom, grains of paradise, cubeb berries, liquorice root, cassia bark, orange peel, lemon peel, grapefruit peel, rose petals, rosemary, lavender, pine needles, Kaffir lime leaves

Launched in July 2018, Dartmouth English Gin is made on the Calancombe Estate in south Devon. Creator Lance Whitehead wanted to create a classic gin with a contemporary twist, whilst reflecting the maritime heritage of Dartmouth and his family which has included shipwrights, master mariners and trawler men. Dartmouth Distillery is home to a Muller still built in Germany's Black Forest, which Lance credits for being able to achieve an 'ultra-smooth' quality.
The Gin Guide Review
When using as many as 17 bold botanicals it is easy to fall into the trap of over-complicating the gin or losing the impact of each botanical, but Dartmouth Gin steers so far clear of this potential pitfall and is impressively well-balanced, smooth and clean. The characteristics of each of the botanicals are brought together beautifully to give complexity and depth of flavour through to the finish. The bold juniper, citrus and floral notes stand out prominently, with deep layers of spice and subtle sweetness throughout. Serve in a G&T with a garnish of lemon peel, grapefruit or rosemary - Paul Jackson, 2019
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Dartmouth Gin
​Tasting Notes

NOSE

Rosemary, lavender & citrus,
with liquorice & fresh pine notes

PALATE

Bold & smooth, with juniper,
rosemary, citrus peels, & floral notes

FINISH

Lingering, with sweet liquorice, & cardamom & cubeb berry spice 

Serving Suggestion

  • Serving Suggestion: Gin & Tonic, Martini or Negroni
  • G&T Garnish: Orange peel, grapefruit, or rosemary

MEET THE MAKER

"I have always loved gin. We planted vineyards and orchards on our small farm near Dartmouth, a few years ago, and have always intended to make spirits from the fruit that we grow." - Lance Whitehead, Founder
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Also try Dartmouth Navy Strength Gin. For more gins featuring traditional and citrus botanicals alongside rose and lavender, try Pin Gin and Anno Gin. For more gins from Devon try Thunderflower Gin and Plymouth Gin.
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