Botanica Spiritvs London Dry Gin
Botanica Spiritvs · Botanica Spiritvs Distillery
Botanica Spiritvs is a small-batch operation that gets the London Dry fundamentals right: juniper-led, balanced, and built for purpose. It holds its structure in a Martini without overwhelming the vermouth, and carries enough botanical depth to stand up neat. A quiet overachiever in a crowded category.
Nose
Pine-forward juniper opens with authority, quickly joined by coriander seed warmth and a floral violet note that adds an unexpected elegance. Beneath, angelica root provides an earthy, woody baseline, and a faint citrus peel brightness shimmers at the edges.
Palate
Crisp and dry, with herbaceous juniper leading a well-structured mid-palate. Coriander and cassia bark spice give warmth without heaviness. A lemon zest brightness cuts through, and the orris root lends a velvety, almost powdery texture that lingers.
Finish
Clean and moderately long, with juniper and angelica root trailing off into a dry, peppery warmth.
- Style
- London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, orris root, cassia bark, lemon peel, violet
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Single-shot distillation in a copper pot still
Cocktail Suggestion
Classic Martini — 2.5 oz Botanica Spiritvs Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Fresh oysters with a classic shallot and red wine vinegar mignonette complement the gin's brininess and juniper bite, while the lemon citrus notes bridge the two.
Hand-distilled in small copper pot stills in Surrey's countryside, Botanica Spiritvs was founded by a former pharmaceutical chemist who applies analytical precision to traditional London Dry methods.
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