First Impressions
Conker Dorset Dry Gin is distilled in Bournemouth from British wheat spirit and New Forest spring water with ten botanicals — including marsh samphire, elderberries and hand-picked gorse flowers foraged from across the Dorset Jurassic Coast. It is slightly less dry than a strict London Dry, complex, layered and with a bright freshness.
Tasting
The nose is fresh and sweet with juniper, citrus and a summer meadow aroma. On the palate, smooth with citrus and floral notes — classic juniper with berry jam sweetness, a touch of spearmint and icing sugar. The finish is long with lime and cucumber notes and a halo of coriander spice.
The Bottom Line
Conker Dorset Dry earns a 7 for a Dorset gin with genuine terroir from foraged Jurassic Coast botanicals. The samphire, elderberry and gorse give it local character without gimmickry, and the long finish invites exploration. Best with elderflower tonic to amplify the floral notes.
