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These botanicals are individually immersed in water, heated and then distilled before being expertly blended together to capture the essence of Gordon's in a delicious alcohol-free alternative. Thomas Dakin Gin is a Mancunian tribute to the distilling pioneer of the same name, creator of the very first high-quality English Gin in 1761. In 1761, at the outset of the industrial revolution, Thomas Dakin started distilling gin in the North of England at the age of 25. A light spice coats the mouth, while delicate flavours of fresh coriander and sweet orange slowly evolve and linger on the finish. The first thing I love about this gin is the bottle; an embossed and squared off tinted in grey smoked glass with bold red labels; it really stands out and harks back to a time long gone where producers sought to stand out through small design tweaks available to them at the time.

It is a classic style London Dry Gin, hand-crafted in small batches, which has been inspired by Thomas Dakin, the forefather of quality English gin. v=1650103866","width":800},{"alt":null,"id":21619817906227,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1. Made with eleven botanicals including juniper, orange peel, English coriander, angelica, cubeb pepper and liquorice as well as "a hint of red cole" aka horseradish! Thomas Dakin is a juniper-led London Dry that celebrates traditional gin making, using 11 botanical including English coriander and horseradish. Thomas Dakin Gin is a juniper led gin with zesty notes of sweet orange and fresh citrus enlivened by an infusion of distinctive red cole (the 18th-century name for horseradish), a savoury root botanical which gives Thomas Dakin its rich, long, lingering finish.

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It would be easy for some people to let the concept of horseradish in gin skew their tasting and impression of this Thomas Dakin. It was about 18 months ago that this fine gin from Greater Manchester was launched; describing itself as “a classic style juniper-led gin” and whose namesake created the world’s first quality English gin and founded the world’s oldest gin distillers in 1761, so why am I so enthralled by it? Handcrafted in a baby copper pot still, Thomas Dakin is a traditional juniper-led gin with notes of sweet orange and citrus, enlivened by an infusion of distinctive red cole (horseradish), a root botanical used in refreshing cordials in 18th century northern England, which gives our gin its long, lingering finish.Thomas Dakin Gin contains eleven botanicals including juniper, orange peel, English coriander, angelica, grapefruit, cubebs, liquorice and a hint of red cole for an exceptional taste.

The 11 botanicals include juniper orange peel, grapefruit, angelica, liquorice, cubeb, English coriander and uniquely, the root botanical red Cole (the 18th century name for horseradish). I always tell people that it tastes like the smell of a National Trust property attic: slightly dusty, with plaster and leather. These fresh, 100% natural flavours combine to create a gentle, aromatic taste layered with zesty citrus, delicate nutty oils, rich exotic spices and a hint of sweetness. His inventive and enlightened outlook created a superior quality spirit and an unrivalled gin distilling heritage and legacy which continues today.Thomas Dakin Gin is a classic style, single gin with juniper and citrus notes, distilled in small batches in our copper still pot. In 1761 before the outset of the Industrial Revolution he pioneered the development and refinement of high-quality English gin. We distil natural botanicals of chamomile, honeysuckle, and pomelo to create a fresh and balanced flavour. The GreatGins gin blog is one man’s mission to experience, share and inspire with everything great about gin.