Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin RHUBARB & GINGER SPRITZ
Fill a wine glass with ice cubes. Pour in 50ml Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, 20ml elderflower cordial, 20ml lemon juice and 60ml soda, and give it a quick stir to infuse. Garnish with a shaving of rhubarb and an orange wheel.
Marylebone Gin
While the original Whitley Neill Gin looks to the flavours of Africa for inspiration, this zesty incarnation is inspired by something closer to home – English country gardens. The essence of rhubarb adds a tart, crisp edge to the smooth English gin base, while the ginger extract warms the palate for a full-bodied finish. Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, 70cl, £26; 5cl, £3
The purest grain spirit and 13 of the finest botanicals from around the globe are used to create Marylebone’s unique flavour and aroma, including camomile, grapefruit and lime flower. Inspired by London’s fashionable pleasure gardens of the 18th century, Marylebone is perfect for the most discerning of gin collectors. Marylebone London Dry Gin, 70cl, £35; 5cl, £5
Whitley Neill Quince Gin
Christopher Wren Gin
The sweet tang of Turkish quince, blended with a heady mix of Persian herbs and spices, gives this Whitley Neill Gin an alluring taste that’s as adventurous and rich as its ancestry. Notes of apricot and peach open into orange blossom and grapefruit for a fruity finish. Whitley Neill Quince Gin, 70cl, £26; 5cl, £3
Whitley Neill Dry Gin
Named after the famed architect of St Paul’s Cathedral, City of London Distillery’s Christopher Wren premium gin combines the multilayered flavours of juniper, coriander, angelica root, liquorice and sweet orange to give a complex yet balanced piquancy that’s great in cocktails.
Softer and smoother than traditional gins, Whitley Neill Handcrafted Dry Gin is a balanced, distinctive spirit with rich notes of juniper and citrus, potpourri and exotic spices. Notes of herbs, cocoa and candied lemon peel punctuate its long finish, while the nose is at once citrus-sweet and peppery, with a floral aroma. Whitley Neill Dry Gin, 70cl, £26; 5cl, £3
City of London Distillery Christopher Wren Gin, 70cl, £32; 5cl, £5 E L D E R F LO W E R G & T
Notes of apricot open into
orange blossom for a long, fruity finish
Add ice to a chilled highball glass and pour in 50ml Christopher Wren Gin, 200ml tonic water and 5ml elderflower cordial. Stir to combine. Garnish with an orange peel twist and, if you like, a sprig of elderflower.
Whitley Neill New Rhubarb Vodka
A new addition to the range, Whitley Neill Rhubarb Vodka has a delicate, sweet summer bouquet with notes of red berries and fragrant, freshly picked rhubarb. It has a delightfully smooth mouthfeel with a subtle, tingling warmth on the finish. Whitley Neill Rhubarb Vodka, 70cl, £26; 5cl, £3
Silky-smooth handcrafted gin with distinctive notes of juniper
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The essence of rhubarb adds a crisp edge to the English gin base
Fill a tumbler with ice cubes. Pour in 35ml Marylebone Gin, 20ml lemon juice, 10ml grapefruit juice, and 15ml sugar syrup and give it a quick stir to infuse. Garnish with lemon peel and fresh thyme.
In a glass, muddle 50ml Whitley Neill Quince Gin with 5 raspberries. Add ice cubes. Pour in 200ml apple and pear juice, stirring the muddled fruit throughout the drink. Garnish with raspberries.
WHITLEY NEILL & JUICE
Take a balloon or Copa glass and add ice cubes. Pour in 50ml Whitley Neill Gin, 50ml orange juice and 50ml grapefruit juice, stirring well. Garnish with an orange wheel.
V I C A R A G E R H U B A R B VO D K A
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Chop and add 1 strawberry. Pour in 50ml Whitley Neill Rhubarb Vodka, 50ml cloudy apple juice, 50ml ginger beer and stir well. Top with a slice of strawberry if you like.
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The founder of the multi-award-winning Whitley Neill gin reveals the charming provenance behind the distinguished brand
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ohnny Neill is an eighth-generation gin distiller whose connection with the spirit dates back to 1762. He explains how a desire to pay homage to his heritage, and a taste for the exotic, led to the creation of one of the finest gins on the market today.
Whitley Neill is a unique spirit. What was the inspiration behind it? I’d always dreamed of creating a gin based on my family’s unique distilling heritage. With provenance an important factor, I took inspiration from my wife’s home, South Africa.
perfect for parties and a great way to try new flavours
Whitley Neill Blood Orange Vodka
Whitley Neill has used its expert distilling technique to create a handcrafted vodka of exceptional quality that evokes the vibrant flavour of Sicilian blood oranges in every drop. Bright, zesty aromas command a warm and comforting body, quickly giving way to a faintly tart explosion of blood orange and earthy spice. Whitley Neill Blood Orange Vodka, 70cl, £26; 5cl, £3
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Launched to great success in the US, Tequila Rose is a distinctive blend of strawberry-flavoured cream liqueur with a splash of premium Mexican tequila. Made with dairy cream, Tequila Rose has a rich, velvety flavour that can be enjoyed served over ice or in a creamy, refreshing cocktail. Tequila Rose, 50cl, £12
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How did you finally settle on the blend of botanicals? I tried distilling more than 25 African botanicals, including protea, South Africa’s national flower, with varying When did your fascination with gin begin? success. I started looking at citrus flavours, and decided It began when I discovered a collection of bottles, all on the Baobab tree and Cape gooseberries – also known as physalis – as the main botanicals. Both of these, when labelled with the Whitley family name, under the stairs at my grandmother’s house. Being inquisitive, I was eager distilled individually, delivered the unique citrus notes that are now intrinsic to Whitley Neill. to learn more about the mysterious liquid my family had been distilling for generations. What makes Whitley Neill different from other How did you learn the distillation process? gins available? My grandmother showed me how, by simply infusing the Whitley Neill is distilled in one of the oldest copper pots in sharpness of juniper berries with other flavours and the UK, affectionately nicknamed Constance. It’s a British aromas, the taste of the spirit could change dramatically. gin, but one that’s inspired by a range of locations and That was the attraction for me; I was like an alchemist. flavours from around the world.
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Blend 50ml Tequila Rose with 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream and 200ml milk, pour into a clean milk bottle or jam jar. Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint and strawberries.
Add 50ml Whitley Neill Blood Orange Vodka to a Copa glass. Press 1 lime wedge and 3 raspberries into the vodka with the back of a spoon. Fill the glass with ice cubes and add 80ml orange and passion fruit juice and 20ml soda, and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and a raspberry.