Jin Reaper Distillery

Established in 2021, Jin Reaper Distillery is based in Sheffield and Founders, Jan and Steve, launched their signature gin 'Grim' the same year. The Jin Reaper name and branding takes inspiration from the folklore of the underworld, as well as fittingly being an anagram of Jan's full name. 'Grim' is inspired by the Grim Reaper, their spiced gin 'Evangeline' is inspired by the Grim Reaper's bride, and their Navy Strength Gin is inspired by the 'Ferryman' of the mythological River Styx between earth and the underworld.

Grim - London Dry Gin

  • The Gin Guide Awards: Traditional Gin category - Winner 2022
  • ABV: 42% (Base Spirit: Wheat)
  • Botanicals: 14 including juniper, green cardamom, black cardamom, orange, pink grapefruit, elderberries, cashews, cassia, grains of paradise.
  • Buy: (£35 - £40) Direct from Jin Reaper Distillery
Tasting Notes: ​Aromas of citrus, juniper and cardamom. On the palate, fresh orange and pink grapefruit citrus, with smoky black cardamom and green cardamom. A finish of warm, peppery spice and lingering citrus.
Serving Suggestion / Garnish: ​Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Lemon and/or Lime or in a Negroni or White Lady cocktail.
The Gin Guide Review: It may say 'Grim' on the bottle, but the gin inside is anything but that. The branding is alternative and contemporary, meanwhile the gin is robustly traditional while also being forthcoming with flavour. The botanicals are wonderfully defined on the palate and skilfully combined and balanced around a classic core, with orange and pink grapefruit citrus, warm, peppery spice, and a subtle berry zing that bridges the fruit notes and spices. With Tonic Water, deeper citrus notes emerge and the warmth of the spice is elevated with earthiness and pepperiness for an impressive and highly enjoyable G&T. - Paul Jackson, 2022

Evangeline - Spiced London Dry Gin

  • ABV: 42%
  • Botanicals: including ginger, cumin, cubebs, liquorice and cassia.
  • Serving Suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Star Anise, or with Ginger Ale.
  • Buy: (£35 - £40) Direct from Jin Reaper Distillery​

Ferryman - Navy Strength Gin

  • The Gin Guide Awards: High ABV Gin category - Winner 2022
  • ABV: 57%
  • Botanicals: 13 including juniper, cardamom, orange, grapefruit, elderberries, cassia, grains of paradise.
  • Serving Suggestion: Gin & Tonic with a garnish of Blood Orange or Clementine.
  • Buy: (£35 - £40) Direct from Jin Reaper Distillery

Meet the Makers

"We have two T500 stills. One is used for Grim and the Ferryman and the other purely for Evangeline because of the spices used. The distillery is a very sophisticated, very well stocked garden shed. It has everything needed from start to finish. It is an extremely functional workplace. We never envisaged running the business from the shed for very long, but we will enjoy it while it lasts and then as the business grows, so will the premises, but in a different location." - Founders, Jan & Steve
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