Beefeater London Garden Gin
Beefeater · Beefeater Distillery
This extension of the Beefeater line adds garden botanicals without losing the London Dry backbone that defines the brand. The result is a gin that works equally well in a classic martini or a warm-weather spritz. Solid craftsmanship at an approachable price.
Nose
Classic juniper pine leads, but there's a distinct herbal garden character — thyme, lemon verbena, and a gentle floral sweetness. Coriander seed adds a citrus-spice bridge.
Palate
Clean and well-structured. Juniper is front and center but shares space with fresh lemon zest, a whisper of angelica root earthiness, and delicate lavender. The mid-palate shows orris root and a mild peppery warmth.
Finish
Medium, with lingering juniper and a dry, slightly floral and citrus-tinged fade.
- Style
- London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica root, lemon peel, Seville orange peel, orris root, lavender, thyme, lemon verbena
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- One-shot distillation in copper pot stills
Cocktail Suggestion
Garden Collins — 2 oz Beefeater London Garden · 1 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.75 oz lavender syrup · 3 oz soda water · Build in a highball glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme.
Food Pairing
Charred halloumi cheese served over a bright salad of fresh herbs — mint, dill, parsley — with shaved cucumber and a lemon-olive oil dressing. The cheese's salty char and the herbs' brightness echo the gin's botanical profile.
Distilled at Beefeater's Kennington distillery in south London, one of the last remaining gin distilleries in the city, where master distiller Desmond Payne crafted this botanical extension of the classic recipe.
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