First Impressions
York Gin London Dry uses nine botanicals including grains of paradise and black pepper to create something between a traditional London Dry and a modern spiced gin. Good Housekeeping's Best Gin 2024 and Gold at New York International Spirits Competition 2021.
Tasting
The nose shows juniper and spices with traditional-modern balance. On the palate, citrus sits lower than many gins while grains of paradise add piquant warmth, with nutty angelica providing distinctive earthiness. The finish is smooth, well-balanced with grains of paradise warmth.
The Bottom Line
York Gin earns an 8 for Good Housekeeping's Best Gin 2024 — a title won by sitting perfectly between tradition and modernity. The nine botanicals create a 'most satisfying dry gin' that appeals to both camps. From Yorkshire's ancient city, distilled with the confidence of 2,000 years of history.
