First Impressions
Manchester Gin's Raspberry Infused expression takes the award-winning Signature base — with its distinctive dandelion and burdock roots — and adds fresh raspberries both pre and post-distillation. The dual-infusion approach creates a pale pink hue and an aromatic sweetness that is more integrated than simple post-distillation fruit additions can achieve. A Bronze medal at the World Gin Awards described it as 'a very gentle and delicate gin, nicely made with a not too sweet raspberry flavour.'
The Distillery
Manchester Gin produces the Raspberry Infused using their Signature base — with its dandelion root, burdock root, and almond character — alongside fresh raspberries added at two stages of production. The pre-distillation infusion gives depth, the post-distillation infusion gives colour and fresh fruit aroma.
Tasting
The nose is unmistakable raspberry — vivid and inviting — with fresh citrus and aromatic juniper providing the gin foundation.
On the palate, the sweetness is gentle and the raspberry tone is nicely balanced. The Manchester Gin base provides clear gin character, with the dandelion and burdock roots adding earthy depth beneath the fruit. The dual-infusion technique produces a raspberry character that is more layered than single-stage infusions.
The finish carries a hint of rose, followed by the smooth, customary Manchester Gin finish — pleasant and lasting.
How to Drink It
In a G&T with Indian tonic and fresh raspberries — the pale pink colour makes a beautiful serve. Also works in a Bramble cocktail where the raspberry character provides the fruit element.
The Bottom Line
Manchester Gin Raspberry Infused earns a 6.5 for delivering a gentle, well-balanced raspberry gin over the distinctive Manchester dandelion-burdock base. The dual-infusion technique adds depth, and the World Gin Awards Bronze confirms competent execution. At around £30, the Manchester provenance and the premium base gin justify the price. Northern raspberry, nicely done.
