Whitley Neill Navy Strength London Dry Gin

Whitley Neill distils in London around a signature recipe known for its African botanicals, and this navy-strength edition is that same blueprint at full volume. Nine carefully chosen botanicals, juniper, coriander seed, lemon peel, angelica root, cassia bark, orris root, orange peel, lemongrass and the brand's distinctive baobab fruit, are pushed to 57%, which concentrates and sharpens every note into something far more intense than the standard pour.

The nose is juniper-emphasised with citrus, spicy herbs, pepper and a hint of the exotic; the palate is intense, dry and powerful, classic juniper with fresh citrus, pepper and slightly earthy tones. The finish is long, warming and spicy, with a clear structure and elegant dryness. That strength makes it ideal where a gin needs to punch through: build it into a gin and tonic with a premium Indian tonic and a grapefruit slice, or let it anchor a Negroni.