Hayman's London Dry Gin
Hayman's · Hayman's Distillery
Hayman's doesn't chase trends. This is London Dry as it's meant to be — juniper-led, properly structured, and without a single botanical added for marketing purposes. The two-day steeping process extracts depth without bitterness, making this an ideal baseline for understanding what gin should taste like.
Nose
Juniper forward with a resinous, piney quality, followed by coriander seed warmth and a bright lemon citrus note. Angelica root provides an earthy, anchoring presence beneath the botanicals.
Palate
Classic and balanced, with juniper taking center stage supported by cassia bark warmth and a peppery spice. Coriander adds a gentle nuttiness, while orris root lends a powdery floral quality that smooths the mid-palate.
Finish
Clean and dry, with juniper and a hint of angelica lingering as the warmth of cassia bark slowly fades.
- Style
- London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, lemon peel, orange peel, orris root, cassia bark, cinnamon, nutmeg, liquorice
- Base Spirit
- Wheat based grain neutral spirit
- Distillation
- One-shot distillation in a copper pot still after two-day botanical steeping
Cocktail Suggestion
Thorned Martini — 2.5 oz Hayman's London Dry Gin · 0.5 oz dry vermouth · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir with ice for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
The piney juniper and bright citrus of the gin cut through the rich oiliness of grilled sardines, while the cassia bark warmth complements a squeeze of charred lemon and a scattering of sea salt.
Produced by the Hayman family — direct descendants of James Burrough, who created Beefeater — this London Dry follows a recipe and steeping method that has remained essentially unchanged for over 150 years.
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