First Impressions
Hunters Gin is made in traditional copper pot and rectifying stills — some more than a century old — a heritage that is increasingly rare in an age of new-build craft distilleries. The botanical sourcing is deliberately international: Balkan juniper, French angelica, Spanish lemon peel, Florentine orris root. This is a gin assembled from the world's finest botanical sources, distilled in equipment that has had generations to season and develop character.
Tasting
The nose is citrusy and spicy — orange and lemon peel with a touch of cinnamon warmth. On the palate at 43.3%, a sweet spicy entry gives way to a lovely balance of exotic spices with earthy juniper. Aniseed adds depth without dominating. The spirit is remarkably smooth — whether from the century-old stills or the rectifying column technique, the mouthfeel is polished and clean. The finish is long: spice, orris, and hints of dried herbs persisting.
The Bottom Line
Hunters earns a 7 — a quietly excellent gin that lets its ingredients and equipment speak rather than chasing novelty. The century-old stills produce a smoothness that modern equipment struggles to replicate, and the internationally sourced botanicals are assembled with the confidence of a distillery that knows what works. Best in a Martini where the smoothness and spice come into their own. At £39, fair for a gin of this heritage and quality.
