The gin also has a delicate floral and citrus note that adds an extra layer of complexity to its flavour profile. Over two years he made himself familiar with the vintage gins on offer and found the flavour profiles in huge contrast to contemporary gins which lacked structure, complexity and juniper. The gin is soft on your palate and seems to quickly leave without leaving much bitterness from the piney juniper.

My wife and I (a non-gin drinker) spent a few hours at Jensen's on a Saturday afternoon in the company of the highly informative and amusing Charlie. Will not readily appeal to those who are attracted by fancy labels and fancy bottles, which seems ro be the majority of gin drinkers these days. Next you will be shown around the Still Room, with a visual explanation of how Bermondsey make their gin, before being guided through samples of both expressions of the Jensen’s portfolio.

Experience the enchanting flavors of Jensen's Gin, inspired by London's lost distilleries and vintage recipes. It was while working in Tokyo in 2000 that Christian realised the supply of good-quality gin was decreasing. However, in February 2015 production moved to the gin's own dedicated distillery in London's Bermondsey with a new label design introduced at the same time. Um meinen Geschmack einzuordnen: ich liebe Wachholderbomben wie: Juniper Jack, The Cotrinthian, Portobello Road. Bartenders who use Plymouth as their house pour would also probably come to like Jensen Bermondsey Gin in that same role.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Great location and setting, we learnt so much and answered all those questions you wondered about before like the origin of mother’s ruin. The long connection between the Royal Navy and rum can be traced back to 1655 and Vice-Admiral William Penn's expedition to the West Indies. I was in a bar and, for no particular reason, I complained about gin not being as good as it used to be.

The botanical recipe they revealed became our London Dry, and is a remarkably smooth yet aromatic gin with wonderful citrus top notes and complexity given by the root and spice botanicals. We were hosted by Helga who was lovely and really knowledgeable and made the whole experience a lot of fun! A fantastic experience not to miss out on at a neat little gin distillery not far from central London. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence. Using bottles of rare, precious bottles of gins from distilleries no longer in existence Christian and Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers nosed these complex spirits extensively, accounting for aromas lost over the decades in bottle.

The building is in an arch under the railway so lots of atmosphere and appreciated the blanket as it was cold inside. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. Jensen Bermondsey Gin stays true to its origin story in working only from botanicals that were widely available in nineteenth century gins.Upon arrival at Bermondsey Distillery, you’ll be greeted by a member of the team and furnished with a welcome drink. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages viisted in an anonymous form. Perfect balance, a lovely mouthfeel, and a modernized classic botanical expression make it an intriguing gin in the sense that it-could-have-been-made-like-this-over-a-century-ago sort of way.

Note: To make the lime cordial, sous-vide 1L water and 3 whole limes (peeled) at 40 degrees Celsius for 1 hour. All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience. While the juniper is the cornerstone of the gin's flavour profile, the other botanicals in this gin do not get overlooked. In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer. What sets Jensen's Bermondsey Gin apart is that it is created according to an old forgotten recipe, offering a taste that is unique and authentic.All the spirits bought will be packaged up by the distiller, using EeBria's courier safe packaging, and shipped straight to you the next working day after it's collected from the distillery. Jensen's achieve this authenticity by not using any botanicals that would not have been found in the 18th Century. On the palate, the gin offers a long and smooth finish that highlights the flavour of juniper, making it an excellent choice for a classic Martini. I was bought this as a Xmas present and was a bit dubious as I have found this type of thing can be a bit disappointing - but not this one!