Copperhead London Dry Gin
Copperhead · Stokerij De Moor
Named after the copper alembic stills used in production — not the snake — Copperhead delivers a gin that prioritizes balance and integration over botanical fireworks. The angelica root gives it an earthy backbone that many contemporary gins lack, while the juniper stays classic without being nostalgic. An excellent all-purpose gin.
Nose
Angelica root and coriander open the nose, with juniper emerging in a woody, resinous register rather than bright green. Subtle cardamom warmth and citrus peel add complexity.
Palate
Medium-bodied with a silky texture. Juniper leads but stays restrained, allowing angelica and coriander seed to shape the mid-palate. Dried orange peel and a hint of peppery spice emerge late, with a subtle floral sweetness from the botanicals.
Finish
Clean and moderately long, with lingering angelica earthiness and a dry juniper fade. The peppery warmth persists pleasantly.
- Style
- London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper berries, angelica root, coriander seed, cardamom, orange peel
- Base Spirit
- Grain Neutral Spirit
- Distillation
- Single-shot distillation in copper pot stills
Cocktail Suggestion
Belgian Martini — 2.5 oz Copperhead Gin · 0.75 oz Dolin Dry Vermouth · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Food Pairing
Classic Belgian steamed mussels in white wine broth with crispy frites and a garlic aioli, where the briny shellfish highlights the gin's angelica earthiness and the aioli bridges its coriander notes.
Belgian alchemist-turned-distiller Yvan Vindevogel created Copperhead Gin at Stokerij De Moor, drawing inspiration from 16th-century apothecary traditions and naming it after the copper vessels that early physicians believed held curative powers.
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