First Impressions
6 O'Clock Gin takes its name from a family tradition: the grandfather at Bramley & Gage — one of Britain's most respected fruit liqueur and sloe gin producers — sat down for a gin and tonic at 6pm every evening. The Hazy Orange expression distils orange peel with juniper and coriander, then blends the spirit with orange essence. The natural oils from the fruit are consciously retained to enhance both flavour and mouthfeel — creating the signature 'haze' that gives this gin its name and its unusually rich texture.
Tasting
The nose is bright and fresh — bold orange citrus, zingy and inviting. On the palate at 43%, a bold hit of citrus with intense orange flavour that mellows quickly with gentle warmth and natural sweetness. The retained natural oils create an unusually rich mouthfeel. Juniper and coriander balance underneath. The finish is gently warming with orange sweetness fading and the natural oils providing lasting texture.
The Bottom Line
6 O'Clock Hazy Orange earns a 7 — the decision to retain the natural orange oils rather than filtering them out creates both the visual haze and a mouthfeel that most orange gins lack. Bramley & Gage's expertise in fruit liqueurs translates perfectly into gin. Best in a G&T with Mediterranean tonic where the orange sunshine bursts, or with ginger ale for warmth. At £32, liquid sunshine from a family with generations of fruit expertise. Cheers, Grandad.
