The Lakes Distillery Classic English Dry Gin, 70 cl, 46% ABV
The Lakes Distillery Classic English Dry Gin is a 70 cl bottle at 46% ABV, with a classic English, London dry-style profile. The listing describes juniper, cracked black pepper and orange peel, and suggests serving it with tonic and pink grapefruit.
At a glance
- The listing describes a juniper-led profile with cracked black pepper and orange peel.
- Botanicals listed include juniper, coriander, angelica, orris root, cassia bark, liquorice, orange peel and lemon peel.
- The producer describes steeping botanicals overnight and using a traditional copper pot still for a long, slow distillation.
- Suggested serve is a tall glass with ice, premium tonic and a slice of pink grapefruit.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The listed botanical profile gives a clear starting point for buyers who enjoy juniper with pepper and citrus notes.
- The suggested tonic-and-grapefruit serve offers a simple pairing direction.
- Customer feedback reports clean taste and also mentions the bottle as a gift option.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Brand | The Lakes Distillery |
|---|---|
| Model | LG019-UK |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Volume | 70 cl |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by volume | 46% ABV |
| Style | classic English gin |
| Listed dimensions and weight | 8.5 x 8.5 x 28.5 cm; 1.52 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Gin drinkers looking for a 46% ABV English dry-style gin with juniper, pepper and citrus notes.
- Buyers seeking a tonic serve that the listing suggests pairing with pink grapefruit.
- Gift shoppers who value the bottle presentation mentioned in customer feedback.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a lower-alcohol gin, since the listed strength is 46% ABV.
- Shoppers who want a stated package inventory or detailed serving accessories, which are not provided here.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights clean taste and positive impressions of the flavour, value and bottle design, with some buyers viewing it as a gift option. One reported pairing is Mediterranean tonic with grapefruit. These are customer impressions rather than verified tasting findings. The grapefruit pairing is consistent with the listing's suggested tonic serve, while preferences for gin flavour and value remain subjective. Aggregate ratings are strongly concentrated in the five-star category, but do not explain individual reasons for rating the gin.
Positive themes
- Customers report enjoying its clean taste and flavour.
- Feedback describes the bottle design positively and mentions it as a gift option.
- Some customer feedback describes it as worth the price.
Frequently asked questions
What flavours does the listing describe?
It describes juniper, cracked black pepper and orange peel, with further listed botanicals including coriander, angelica, liquorice, cassia, orris, lemon peel and orange peel.
How does the listing suggest serving it?
It suggests a tall glass with ice, premium tonic and a slice of pink grapefruit.
What is the listed alcohol strength and bottle size?
The title gives a 70 cl bottle at 46% ABV.
Where is it listed as being made?
The product details give the country of origin as the United Kingdom.
