First Impressions
Whitley Neill Gooseberry Gin celebrates the quintessentially English gooseberry — a fruit that is tart, tangy, and rarely seen in gin. The result is deliciously light with sweetened gooseberry and hints of pear that has its roots in a classic dry gin foundation.
Tasting
The nose is bright with tart gooseberries, juniper, and citrus. On the palate, smooth and complex with tart-tangy gooseberry balanced by earthy juniper, coriander, and cassia bark — notes of plum, pear, liquorice, orange, and lemon alongside the gooseberry. A touch of sweetness followed by peppery spice. The finish is long and clean with gooseberry lingering in a refreshing, slightly tart aftertaste.
The Bottom Line
Whitley Neill Gooseberry earns a 7 for introducing a genuinely unusual English fruit to gin. The gooseberry's tartness prevents the sweetness from overwhelming, and the pear-plum notes add complexity. At around £22, the most distinctively English of the Whitley Neill range.
