Whitley Neill Blood Orange Gin
Whitley Neill · City of London Distillery (Halewood)
Whitley Neill's Blood Orange expression works because it respects the gin beneath the flavoring. The blood orange is vivid without being syrupy, and the juniper-forward base keeps it honest. It's a gin that makes a spectacular spritz but doesn't embarrass itself neat — a rare feat in the flavored gin category.
Nose
Bright blood orange zest leads immediately, supported by a firm juniper backbone and coriander seed warmth. A subtle floral quality — almost like orange blossom — emerges as it opens.
Palate
Medium-bodied with excellent balance between the citrus and the botanical core. Juniper stays present throughout, while blood orange adds a bittersweet depth that distinguishes it from straightforward citrus gins. Cassia bark and a touch of angelica root provide spice and structure.
Finish
Clean and refreshing, with lingering blood orange peel bitterness and a dry juniper fade.
- Style
- Flavoured Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper berries, Coriander seed, Cassia bark, Orris root, Angelica root, Liquorice root, Lemon peel, Sweet orange peel, Sicilian blood orange / Sicilian orange (peel and/or zest) Sources
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Pot distilled with vapor infusion of botanicals
Cocktail Suggestion
Sicilian Spritz — 2 oz Whitley Neill Blood Orange Gin · 1 oz Aperol · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · Top with prosecco · Build in a wine glass over ice, stir gently, garnish with an orange wheel.
Food Pairing
Burrata with blood orange segments and Calabrian chili oil
Fourth-generation distiller Johnny Neill created his blood orange expression drawing on Sicilian citrus traditions, marrying them with a London Dry backbone distilled using botanicals gathered from his family's global travels.
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