Finsbury 47 London Dry Gin Platinum Edition

Finsbury traces its London Dry back to a family recipe from 1740, and this Platinum Edition turns the dial up to 47%, distilling in traditional copper stills for a concentrated, precise reading of the house style. The botanical bill keeps to classic territory: juniper berries, citrus, coriander, angelica root and a handful of guarded secrets. It is a gin pitched at purists, with a Gold Medal and Best in Class at the 2010 International Wine & Spirits Competition to its name.

The nose is fresh and dry, juniper-accented with fine citrus and hints of herbs. The palate is dry, intense and complex, juniper dominant over citrus and coriander, closing on a spicy edge. The finish is long, clear and spicy in true London Dry fashion. Stir into a dry Martini or a Negroni, where structure and juniper take centre stage.