Thomas Dakin Gin

Thomas Dakin was a man with a vision after my own heart. He began producing gin in 1761, wanting to move away from the cheap and dangerous “mother’s ruin” that plagued cities and into a new age of quality gin, using better stills and improved distilling technology.

His firm in Warrington went on to become G&J Distilleries, which produces well-known gins such as Greenall’s, while Dakin was also involved in the recipe for Bombay Sapphire. It could be said he is the father of modern gin.

This being so his name is now being honoured with Thomas Dakin Gin, which is the product of distiller Joanne Moore, being made in a baby pot still using a secret recipe of 11 botanicals (Colonel Sanders would be jealous), including juniper, orange peel, coriander and most unusually horseradish.

Bottled at 42%, the new brand is currently made by G&J Distillers in Warrington, but will be crafted in Manchester once the companies new distillery is built – but enough about that, what is it like ?
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Fox's tasting notes:

A strong burn on first taste, with a neutral, almost earthy, taste – much like the dark subterranean embrace of a tipsy mole.

Thomas Dakin tasting notes:

Nose: Juniper heavy

Taste: Sweet orange and citrus notes on the palate

Finish: Savoury finish thanks to the horseradish


Average Price: £29

Rating
6/10

Perhaps not as distinctive in flavour as other gin, this is definitely for those in favour of the savoury. Perhaps not ideal for a classic G&T it’s earth tastes would perhaps work well in a bloody Mary or mixed with other sweeter ingredients in a cocktail.

The SilverFox