Beefeater 24
Pernod Ricard (Beefeater, est. 1863) · Beefeater Distillery, Kennington, London
Beefeater 24 is what happens when the world's most experienced gin distiller gives botanicals more time.
Nose
Bright citrus — Seville orange and grapefruit zest — with crisp juniper, delicate green tea.
Palate
Beautifully balanced with citrus zest, piney juniper, earthy coriander, green tea nuance.
Finish
Long and crisp with lingering herbal notes, dry angelica, gentle spice.
- Botanicals
- 12 botanicals including juniper, coriander seed, liquorice root, angelica root, almond, orris root, Seville orange peel, grapefruit peel, lemon peel, Japanese Sencha tea, Chinese green tea
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- 24-hour botanical maceration followed by single distillation in copper pot stills
Cocktail Suggestion
The 24-Hour Martini: 2.5 oz Beefeater 24 · ½ oz Dolin dry vermouth · 1 dash grapefruit bitters.
Food Pairing
Smoked salmon on blinis with crème fraîche, capers, and dill.
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