First Impressions
Black Powder sits in the Fylde countryside, overlooking Lancashire's coastal peninsula. This family-run distillery uses meticulous methods in traditional copper pot stills with absolutely no artificial flavours, colourings, or preservatives. The raspberries are selected at peak ripeness — from their own orchards or sourced from the best producers — and long-infused to extract maximum natural flavour.
Tasting
The nose is intensely fruity — fresh ripe raspberry dominating, natural and honest. On the palate at 37.5%, juicy and smooth with raspberry sweetness balanced by the London Dry base's juniper structure. No artificial notes — just pure fruit and gin. The finish is clean raspberry with gentle juniper dryness and natural fruit persistence.
The Bottom Line
Black Powder English Raspberry earns a 6 — an honest fruit gin where the 'no artificial anything' promise is evident in the taste. The long infusion and peak-ripeness selection produce genuine raspberry character. At 37.5%, juniper is gentle rather than assertive. Best in a G&T with Indian tonic, or with prosecco for a natural fruit fizz. At £30, well-priced Lancashire craft.
