Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin
Whitley Neill · Whitley Neill Distillery (City of London Distillery)
Flavored gins often sacrifice their gin identity for fruit appeal, but Whitley Neill's Raspberry manages a genuine balance. The juniper backbone remains intact and the raspberry reads as fresh rather than syrupy. At its price point, it's a versatile gin that works in a spritz as easily as a G&T, and the botanical complexity underneath the fruit rewards closer attention.
Nose
Fresh raspberry leads immediately, vibrant and authentic rather than confected. Behind the fruit, juniper — green and herbaceous — asserts itself alongside a bright lemon citrus note. Subtle violet emerges with time in the glass.
Palate
The palate opens softer than the nose suggests, with a smooth delivery of raspberry sweetness balanced by peppery juniper warmth. Coriander seed provides a lemony-spicy bridge, and a faint angelica root earthiness keeps the fruit from tipping into candy territory.
Finish
Medium-length, clean, with lingering juniper and a pleasant berry tartness on the close.
- Style
- Flavoured Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, Raspberry, Coriander Seed, Angelica Root, Lemon Peel, Cassia Bark, Orris Root, Liquorice Root
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Copper pot distilled
Cocktail Suggestion
Raspberry Chalk Garden — 2 oz Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin · 0.75 oz lemon juice · 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur · 3 fresh raspberries · Shake with ice, double strain into a coupe, garnish with a raspberry and lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Tangy, chalky goat cheese plays against the gin's raspberry fruit, while the herbal juniper echoes the thyme on the crostini. A quick raspberry compote drizzle bridges glass and plate.
Fourth-generation distiller Johnny Neill created the Whitley Neill range drawing on his family's 150-year distilling heritage, using a copper pot still and sourcing botanicals from across the globe to complement a traditional London Dry backbone.
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