Whitley Neill Mango & Lime Gin Limited Edition

This limited edition comes from Whitley Neill, the London house whose distilling story stretches back to 1762, and it sets exotic fruit against a cleanly distilled London Dry base. Natural mango and fresh lime do the refining, but the balance is deliberate: the tropical sweetness never turns cloying and the characteristic juniper stays present throughout, so the structure of a proper gin survives the makeover. At 41.3%, it manages to be both powerful and harmonious.

The nose is ripe mango and fresh lime over juniper and a subtle citrus lift. The palate brings juicy mango against lively lime acidity, with juniper and a light spice underneath, before a fresh, fruity, long finish closes on citrus clarity. Pour it over a light or Mediterranean tonic with a slice of lime, or send it into a summery long drink.