First Impressions
Martin Miller's is distilled in English pot stills then shipped to Iceland for blending with pure Icelandic spring water — one of the cleanest water sources on earth. A cucumber distillate is added post-distillation. This unique process gives the gin a silky smooth texture that is immediately distinctive.
Tasting
The nose brings bitter orange zest, fresh juniper and liquorice with gentle spice. On the palate, brisk juniper and cucumber with pepperiness — slight liquorice sweetness enhancing citrus and spice, the Icelandic water providing silky smooth texture. The finish is long and fresh with lemon notes.
The Bottom Line
Martin Miller's Original earns an 8 for the best all-around readily available gin at a reasonable price. The Icelandic water adds genuine purity and smoothness, and the cucumber provides a contemporary twist on the London Dry foundation. At around £24, extraordinary value for the quality.
