Hotham's Gin - Review & Tasting Notes
Hotham's Original Gin
Founded in January 2018 by Emma Kinton and Simon Pownall who had met over a G&T in 2017, Hotham’s is a Gin School and distillery based in a Grade 2 listed retail arcade in the Old Town area of Hull. Their debut and flagship gin, Hotham's Original Gin, is produced in batches of up to 50 bottles in a copper alembic still. Alongside traditional botanicals such as juniper, coriander seeds and orris root, the gin features floral rose and lavender, earthy cardamom and spicy pink peppercorns. The gin is named in honour of John Hotham, Governor of Hull in 1642, who reportedly refused a visit to Hull from King Charles I and toasted his decision with a glass of gin. |
The Gin Guide Review
Hotham's Original Gin is fragrant and flavoursome, bringing together juniper, soft spice, earthiness and florals. In a big burst of flavour upfront on the palate, coriander seeds provide their citrus character to neatly balance with the juniper, green cardamom, lavender and rose. Pink peppercorns give underlying spice that develops further in the dry finish that has good length, and the mouthfeel is smooth and soft. It is a gin that will certainly appeal to many through holding onto classic elements while also having its own distinct character. When mixed it makes for an enjoyable and moreish G&T. A slice of lime is an ideal garnish starting point. - Paul Jackson, 2019 |
Hotham's Gin
Tasting Notes
NOSEFragrant, with juniper, floral notes
& cardamom |
PALATE
Smooth with juniper, coriander seeds, cardamom, lavender & pepper notes
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FINISH
Dry, light & lingering, with earthy & peppery notes & soft spice
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Meet the Makers
"One of our first dates was at a gin school, and we loved that creative process so much we bought and licensed a baby still to use at home. After receiving some great feedback from a master distiller, we decided to upscale and take our spirits to market." - Simon & Emma, Founders & Distillers
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Also try Hotham's Cardamom Gin and Hotham's Leeds Dry Gin.
For more gins featuring rose and lavender try Jake's Gin, Pin Gin and Dartmouth Gin. For more gins from Yorkshire try York Gin, Speight's Gin and Taplin & Mageean Gin.
Also try Hotham's Cardamom Gin and Hotham's Leeds Dry Gin.
For more gins featuring rose and lavender try Jake's Gin, Pin Gin and Dartmouth Gin. For more gins from Yorkshire try York Gin, Speight's Gin and Taplin & Mageean Gin.