Rendle’s Original Gin
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Why Exotic spices, tropical fruit and summer blossoms lead the profile of this new (meaning recently released and not London Dry) English gin. Based on a recipe developed in the 30s by one Captain Edgcumbe Rendle of the Indian Army, its blush hue comes from mysterious “natural” and probably exotic ingredients.
Price 750 ml/$39.30
Availability LCBO 398859
Whitley Neill Handcrafted Dry Gin
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Why Inspired by Africa but distilled in the UK by fourth-generation ginsmith Johnny Neill, this gin include botanical baobab and Cape gooseberry fruit. It’s smooth and citrusy with a wallop of juniper.
Price 700 ml/$44.35
Availability LCBO 397950
Boodles British Gin
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Why London Dry style and a creamy, juniper-forward nip that, unlike most gins, contains nary a trace of citrus (choose your own adventure by adding a slice of lemon or lime). Its piney spine is rounded out by less traditional botanicals like nutmeg, rosemary and sage. Solid G&T territory.
Price 750 ml/$29.95
Availability LCBO 397539
