Whitley Neill Quill Gin
Whitley Neill · Whitley Neill Distillery (City of London Distillery)
Whitley Neill's Quill expression strips back the flavored gin trend and returns to fundamentals. Juniper dominates without being monolithic, and the botanical balance feels deliberate and well-calibrated. A London Dry that earns the name.
Nose
Pronounced juniper leads, followed by coriander seed warmth and a bright burst of lemon zest. Behind the citrus, there's a subtle earthy angelica root and a whisper of violet.
Palate
The palate is bold and juniper-forward, with layers of cassia bark spice and a grapefruit bitterness that keeps it dry and structural. A touch of orris root lends a powdery, almost floral quality to the mid-palate.
Finish
Clean and dry with lingering juniper and a peppery, spiced tail.
- Style
- London Dry
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, cassia bark, lemon peel, grapefruit peel, orris root, liquorice
- Base Spirit
- Grain neutral spirit
- Distillation
- Pot distilled in a copper still
Cocktail Suggestion
Quill & Tonic — 2 oz Whitley Neill Quill Gin · 4 oz premium tonic water · Squeeze of grapefruit · Build in a copa glass over ice, garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Food Pairing
Grilled prawns with lemon and fresh herbs
Johnny Neill, an eighth-generation distiller descended from the Greenall Whitley distilling dynasty, created this gin as a return to form—a lean, juniper-led expression that honors the London Dry tradition.
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