First Impressions
Cooper King is England's first carbon-negative gin — each bottle removes 1kg more CO2 than emitted, plants 1m² of native woodland, and £1 goes to Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust. Founded by Dr Abbie Neilson and Chris Jaume after a Tasmanian whisky pilgrimage. Hand-distilled with 100% renewable energy in Yorkshire.
Tasting
The nose is piney juniper with floral honey and citrus. On the palate, rich cardamom married with juicy citrus and floral honey — fresh and vibrant. The finish is cardamom warmth with honey sweetness.
The Bottom Line
Cooper King earns an 8 for the most comprehensive sustainability story in English gin — carbon-negative, woodland-planting, charity-donating, renewable-energy-powered. And the gin is genuinely excellent — rich cardamom with Yorkshire honey creating distinctive character. Tasmania-inspired ambition, Yorkshire-crafted quality.
