This is then redistilled and reduced to strength with softened water. However, those that do, do so at their peril as they will miss out on a classic gin that is a cut above many of the others out on the market. Its classic styling, unchanging bottle and taste, and availability have made Beefeater one of and it is one that you can rely on. Tasting Notes: Beefeater 24 has a clean aroma that is delightfully complex with a bit of tannic citrus noticeable against the well-known taste of the base gin. Distributor Country of origin , Introduced 1876 40%—50% 80.
Gin is special … it is also a grain neutral spirit but is infused with real steamed botanicals, a very unique tipple. The 1876 company stock lists show an increasing portfolio of gins with brand names such as Ye Old Chelsea and James Burrough London Dry, as well as Old Tom styles and a few others. This belongs in the Hall of Fame for the Martini, but the proof allows it to stand out and stand up to bold flavors so bring on the Negroni. Though it is a shame that supplies of it will only last through August or so, I prefer not to dwell on that fact and hope that it makes a return in the future because, in my book, summer has a new gin. Originally, only made in London, this can be made anywhere. Beefeater '24' with its additional botanicals of Chinese Green tea and rare Japanese Sencha was the creation of master distiller Desmond Payne. There are limited edition releases of Summer and editions as well as a London Market edition showcase subtle differences of flavour and are a fun addition to the range.
The founder of Beefeater, James Burrough's father was a tea merchant and this inspired the current Master Distiller, Desmond Payne, to pursue teas in their gin. Beefeater is exported to over 100 countries across the globe, with annual sales of over 2. The proud Yeoman of the Guard on the bottle was the nineteenth century equivalent of a giant eagle on an American gin bottle; it aroused quite a sense of patriotism. It is a nice upgrade but not one that I would switch to completely. Beefeater 24 launched 2009, Beefeater Burrough's Reserve launched April 2013.
In February, 2013, Pernod Ricard announced that the company would begin construction of a visitor centre at the existing Beefeater Distillery site. The coriander works really well in this botanical recipe by not taking over as it can often do. This long process allows for a full extraction of flavour from the botanicals, capturing a wide range of volatile oils, all of which are essential to produce the characteristically bold and balanced flavour. On a separate note; Not that geographical location has anything to do with the London Dry name tag as this refers to the method of distillation and other such technicalities , the is one of only 4 currently still operational in London itself. Drinking Beefeater Summer Edition Without a doubt, Beefeater Dry Summer Edition is a gin that almost anyone can enjoy and is the perfect match for this season. At first a slight hint of lemon zest, then juniper builds.
The London Dry earned one double gold, two gold, two silver and two bronze medals from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition between 2006 and 2012. Old school perhaps, but Beefeater is not bottom shelf. Only water, neutral grain spirit, and sugar no more than 0. I was pleased to quickly find this review and the accompanying comments. Cheers to having our own taste that is based on…. I suppose I might be in the minority, but I actually also enjoy Beefeater Gin Neat; however, I also drink way more neat gin than most people and may have cultivated a peculiar taste for it.
Cocktails Among my favorites are the Martini 5:2 , and a Gin and Tonic. No artificial flavors or colors can be added. The refers to the who are the ceremonial guards of the. Beefeater is a London Dry Gin that is actually produced in London; the distillery is located in Kennington just south of the River Thames. Beefeater for making a simple fix that should have been done years ago. A close nose will pick up on just this slight touch of sweet licorice hidden in the back as well.
The finish is medium length with clean freshly ground coriander, lemon zest and pine-tinged juniper note. Tasting Notes The nose is classically London Dry and classic styles with pine forward juniper and a touch of light citrus zest. A super premium version of Beefeater was launched in on 30 October 2009. It is all too easy to overlook simply because it is so widely available, well priced and has always been around. Beefeater has always used a 24-hour steeping period and the new flavors that build on that refined Beefeater experience brings the total to 12 botanicals multiply that by 2 and you have 24. English still manufacturer John Dore was commissioned to create a new larger set of copper stills mimicking those of the former Chelsea Distillery. The Beefeater Story The same 24-hour distillation, which leads to a complex taste but a soft aroma, continues to make a fabulous base for a.
The decision to name the gin was truly revolutionary at the time and it is one of the first examples of gin brands using an aspirational image and emblem, rather than a family name or location to position the product as the ultimate London Dry Gin. The reason they think this is they are afraid of taste. Walk into any bar and Beefeater will be patiently for your next Gin and Tonic If that icon is not visible in that particular establishment, you should turn around and find the next watering hole. The method of steeping and distilling devised by James Burrough in the 1860s along with the secret recipe he created remains virtually unchanged. So I did a quick search to see if my view of beefeater was shared. Darker, bitter citrus rind notes, coriander and licorice add the roundness. The 1876 company stock lists showed an increasing portfolio of gins with brand names such as Ye Old Chelsea and James Bourrough London Dry, as well as Old Tom styles.
Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: — · · · · February 2008 Beefeater Type Manufacturer James Burrough Ltd. The Beefeater distillery is one of 24 in London, the others are: , , , Doghouse Distillery, Old Bakery Gin, Bimber Distillery, Boxer Gin, Portobello Star, Graveney Gin, Four Thieves, Thames Distillers, Half Hitch Gin, Highwayman Gin, 58 Gin, East London Liquor Company, City of London Distillery, Bermondsey Distillery Jensens Gin , Bump Caves Distillery The Draft House , Kingston Distillers Beckett's Gin , Portobello Road Gin, Butler's Gin, Little Bird Gin, and Hayman's. This is the proper, tieless old stuff. The Beefeater name was chosen as to be something quintessentially London; the Beefeaters, as the Yeomen Warders are called, have been guarding the Tower of London since 1485 and adorn the bottles. .