The bottle has a classic design with a green and white label, appearing functional rather than striking. The liquid itself is clear and relatively thin in the glass. The 47% ABV is prominent on the nose, accompanied by subtle floral and peppery notes typical of a London Dry. This is an unpretentious spirit. The taste is quite smooth, revealing sweet and peppery herbal flavors with good balance. The finish shows a slight return of the alcohol strength, but it's manageable for its percentage. It's not ideal for sipping but would perform well in gin cocktails.
Oxley Classic English Dry Gin
Gin London Dry Gin England No age statement 47% ABV
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About this bottle
Bacardi owns Oxley Classic English Dry Gin, a premium gin introduced in 2009 and produced at the Thames Distillery. Its fourteen botanicals, such as juniper, grapefruit, lemon, oranges, meadowsweet, vanilla, aniseed, orris root, licorice root, cocoa, grains of paradise, cassia bark, nutmeg, and coriander, are steeped for fifteen hours in the base spirit. A unique "cold vacuum" distillation process is employed, where the botanicals are distilled under low air pressure at sub-freezing temperatures to prevent heat damage. The gin is bottled at 47% ABV.
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This crystal clear London Dry gin is somewhat pungent but not overpowering. It has abundant flavor, complexity, and heat. Juniper, lemon, black pepper, and exotic spices. It's like experiencing something new with every sip, culminating in a long, lingering, and hot finish.
Very potent, vibrant flavors that quickly make an impression. Abundant juniper, with hints of pepper, licorice, and orange. The aroma is sweet and citrusy, and it's pleasing to both the palate and the nose.
A bit too much like rubbing alcohol for my taste. There are superior gins available at this price.
I really appreciate the subtle flavors here. I prefer it with Medium.
A clean taste. It's definitely a gin, but subtle.
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