G.H.Q Spirits

  • Distillery Location: Lost Loch Distillery, Aberdeenshire (Scotland)​
  • Still Type: iStill
  • Contact: Website / Trade Email / Instagram

G.H.Q Gin, which stands for General Head Quarters, was launched during lockdown in 2020 after founder James McNeill closed his business in London. The brand is a salute to the Armed Forces and is inspired by James' grandmother, Lena Lowe, who was a dispatch rider during WWII and whose three sons served in the RAF, British Army and the SAS. Distilled at the Lost Loch Distillery in the Cairngorms, G.H.Q Gin was developed to be a classic London Dry Gin but with a twist South East Asian botanicals, inspired by the aromas and flavours of Hong Kong where James' family had been stationed.

G.H.Q London Dry Gin

  • ​ABV: 41% (Base Spirit: Grain)
  • Botanicals: 8 including juniper, coriander seeds, almond, lemongrass, Kaffir lime leaf, black pepper.
  • Buy: (£35 - £40) direct from GHQ Gin or via Master of Malt.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of lemongrass and Kaffir lime leaf. Dry on the palate with juniper and lemongrass. A peppery finish with coriander seeds and liquorice.
Serving Suggestion / Garnish: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Lemon or Mint, or in a Negroni, Gimlet or Martini.
The Gin Guide Review: G.H.Q London Dry Gin excels in delivering a classic core of botanicals layered with aromatic character, without being overcomplicated or cluttered in flavour. Alongside the juniper and coriander seeds, grassy and herbal citrus notes of lemongrass and spiced citrus notes of Kaffir lime leaves harmonise, ahead of tingling black pepper notes through the finish. With Tonic Water, the trio of piney juniper, lemongrass and Kaffir lime leaves are elevated further for a characterful, distinctive and dry G&T. - Paul Jackson, 2022 

Meet the Makers

G.H.Q. (General Head Quarters) was the department my Gran worked for. There are so many references to this in culture that it’s a readily identifiable name. I was very lucky to be able to have obtained the Trademark for it in the UK and several international territories. G.H.Q. Gin is all about the taste. It’s your knee length A-line dress with puff-shoulders and peep-toe heels. It’s your navy blue victory suit with that brown trilby. It is a celebration of everything that made us great – with ice and a slice on the top." - Founder, James McNeill
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