Gin Lane 1751 Royal Strength London Dry Gin
Gin Lane 1751 · Charles Maxwell, Thames Distillers
Gin Lane 1751 doesn't reinvent anything — it perfects the template. Master distiller Charles Maxwell, with over four decades at Thames Distillers, has produced a gin that proves London Dry's enduring relevance. The elevated proof ensures it punches through tonic and holds its shape in a Martini. Honest, rigorous work.
Nose
Classic juniper leads — piney and resinous — with a bright lemon citrus note behind it. Coriander seed warmth and a subtle orris root earthiness add dimension. A whisper of cassia bark spice emerges with air.
Palate
Robust and assertive. The higher proof pushes the botanicals forward without distortion. Juniper remains central, with grapefruit bitterness and angelica's dry herbal quality creating structure. Midpalate reveals peppery spice and a light floral note.
Finish
Dry and persistent. Juniper and citrus hold, with a warm peppery glow and lingering angelica root.
- Style
- London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica root, orris root, cassia bark, lemon peel, grapefruit peel, liquorice root
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- One-shot method in a copper pot still
Cocktail Suggestion
Proper Martini — 2.5 oz Gin Lane 1751 Royal Strength · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Smoked salmon blini with crème fraîche
Named for Hogarth's infamous 1751 engraving, this gin is distilled by Charles Maxwell at Thames Distillers in London — a man who has overseen the distillation of more gin brands than perhaps anyone alive.
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