Hotspur Gin - Review & Tasting Notes


Hotspur Gin
  • Distillery: Pilgrim Spirit Company (Northumberland, UK)
  • ABV: 40% (Base Spirit: Grain)
  • Still Type: Column Still
  • Price Band: £35 - £40
  • Botanicals: 9 including juniper, coriander seeds, angelica root, heather, bilberry, rose petals, grapefruit, orange zest, pink peppercorns.

Launched in 2019, Hotspur Gin is distilled by Pilgrim Spirit Company in Alnwick, Northumberland. Pilgrim Spirit Company was established in 2017 and their distillery is in the shadow of Alnwick Castle, which is represented on the solid pewter bottle top, and the rose, bilberries and heather in the gin are locally sourced. The gin is named after and inspired by the 14th Century knight Sir Henry Percy, known as Sir Harry Hotspur, who was born at Alnwick Castle.  
The Gin Guide Review
Hotspur Gin combines juniper and a core of earthy botanicals with fruity and floral botanicals. There's some contrast between the fruity and floral flavours and the stocky, robust bottle yet it feels very fitting of the Medieval inspirations. The bilberries bring bittersweet fruitiness which harmonises with grapefruit and rich orange peel as well as fragrant and floral rose and heather. The finish has a kick of pink pepper before orange, coriander seeds and florals deliver length. Adding a dash of tonic elevates the grapefruit, fruitiness and the grassy floral hint of heather, and a garnish of blueberries or strawberries makes for an ideal garnish starting point. ​- Paul Jackson, 2020

​Tasting Notes

NOSE

Citrus, earthy juniper, grassy florals & orange zest.

PALATE

Juniper, fruity bilberries & citrus, floral rose & earthy notes.

FINISH

Pink pepper kick & lingering orange, floral & fruity notes.

Serving Suggestion

  • Serving Suggestion: Gin & Tonic
  • G&T Garnish: Blueberries and/or Strawberries

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Also try Hadrian's Wall Gin from Pilgrim Spirit Company. For another gin featuring heather, rose and orange zest, try Orkney Johnsmas Gin.
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