Sipsmith VJOP (Very Junipery Over Proof) Gin
| Article number: | P-11488 |
| Availability: | In stock |
Size: 750 ML
ABV (Proof): 57.7% (115.4 Proof)
Origin: London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Tasting Notes: On the nose - junipery pine and cedarwood dominate with hints of zesty orange. On the palate - big juniper upfront with rich spice and notes of dark chocolate
How to Enjoy: In a Strawberry Smash or Gimlet
An orchestra of botannicals.
Their tale begins with two childhood friends, Sam Galsworthy and Fairfax Hall, with a life-long affection for things well made…and Martinis. Before long, they had been introduced to renowned drinks aficionado Jared Brown at a Negroni party (of all places) and before the evening was out he was ready to join them on their mission to create what they hoped would be the world's best gin.
The founders faced a rather unexpected obstacle at the start of their venture – and it arrived in the form of a historic, British law. An excise act still in effect from 1823 made it impossible for distillers to obtain a license for a still under 1,800 liters, and their shiny new still was only 300 liters. Yet, with persistent passion, unwavering vision (and some Dutch Courage, no doubt), their petition led to the law being changed in 2008.