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Gin Notes: Quintessential London Dry GinPosted Apr 5th 2007 2:02PM by Jonathan M. ForesterFiled under: Lush Life, Gin, Raves & Reviews, Trends, Liquor CabinetQuintessential (Q) London Dry Gin is 40% abv. / 80 proof is made in a process requiring five distillations of botanicals to produce the gin. Q is based on a 1761 recipe from Greenall Distillery that was known for its clean, smooth flavors, with a few modern changes. While having the normal botanicals like juniper and other traditional fruit, herb, and spices, the recipe was tweaked with the addition of lotus flower leaves and lavender. Part of the velvety smoothness may be from these additions, but I am sure a lot can be attributed to the ultra pure spring water from one of Wales finest springs. The aroma is a light but heady blend of juniper, complex floral elements and spice notes. While not intense or strong it's a nice scent that makes you want to try a sip. As the spirit sits it opens up and you can sense the floral elements developing strength.The taste is a smooth and tasty mix of spices and flowers over a mid-level juniper base. This is a nice twist on a traditional London Dry Gin, bringing in more floral notes than the norm in a crisp and clean way.Q won the Beverage Tasting Institute 2005 award for the Worlds Smoothest Gin and I most heartedly agree that it is very smooth and luscious. It's definitely an excellent gin, one that is best drunk straight on the rocks. It also makes a mighty fine dry martini and has just enough of a unique taste that it also works well with premium tonic water and in fine cocktails.
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