Def Leppard Animal London Dry Gin

Animal is the more orthodox of Def Leppard's two gins, a straight London Dry made for drinkers who want their juniper undiluted. Named for the Hysteria single, it is distilled by traditional methods with no added sugar, letting the botanicals alone shape a dry, balanced spirit that honours the band's Sheffield roots.

The nose is fresh juniper with a subtle citrus lift and spicy nuance. The palate is dry and even-handed, a classic juniper profile joined by fine herbal and citrus notes. The finish is clear and long, lightly peppery with an elegant freshness. This is built for a proper gin and tonic with Indian tonic and a twist of lemon, though it holds its own in a Dry Martini or Negroni just as well.