Crafted in homage to the historic 1736 Gin Act, Fifty Pounds Gin is a quintessential London Dry Gin boasting exceptional smoothness and elegance. Distilled in small batches using a secret recipe featuring 11 premium botanicals sourced from four continents—including juniper berries, citrus peels, and Grains of Paradise—this 87-proof spirit delivers a beautifully balanced profile. Its distinct notes of juniper, citrus, and spice are complemented by a long, velvety finish, making it ideal for sipping neat, over ice, or in classic cocktails like a dry martini. Encased in a sophisticated Georgian-era-inspired bottle, Fifty Pounds Gin is as timeless as it is refined, earning high praise from gin aficionados and mixologists alike. Experience the perfect blend of tradition and modernity with each sip of this extraordinary gin.
Fifty Pounds Gin is a premium small-batch London Dry Gin inspired by the rich history of gin production in London, particularly the 1736 Gin Act, which imposed a £50 annual license fee on gin production. It is crafted using a traditional batch process and distilled in a 100-year-old John Dore pot still, known for its superior quality.
Fifty Pounds Gin has an alcohol content of 43.5% ABV (87 proof). This alcohol level is considered ideal for enhancing its botanical flavors and making it versatile for drinking neat, with tonic, or in cocktails.
London Dry Gin is a term recognized by the EU to describe gin distilled from neutral alcohol with natural botanicals. No artificial flavorings or colorings are added after distillation, ensuring a pure and colorless gin. Fifty Pounds Gin is a true London Dry Gin that adheres to this traditional production method.
The gin contains 11 botanicals, including juniper, coriander, angelica root, liquorice root, grains of paradise, lemon and orange peels, and savory. The additional three botanicals are part of a secret recipe, creating a distinctive flavor profile. These botanicals represent ingredients sourced from four continents.
The name comes from the 1736 Gin Act, which instituted a £50 license fee in an attempt to regulate gin production during London's "gin craze." Although the law failed to curb gin consumption, the name pays homage to that historical era.
The gin begins with a neutral grain spirit distilled four times for purity. Botanicals are steeped in the alcohol for two days before a single slow distillation in a John Dore pot still. Only the "heart" of the distillation is collected, ensuring optimal flavor. The gin is then rested for at least three weeks to blend the flavors before being triple-filtered for smoothness.
This gin is celebrated for its incredible smoothness and balance. Unlike many other gins, it does not have overpowering juniper or citrus flavors but instead offers a well-rounded taste that makes it ideal for various drinks. It has been described as one of the smoothest gins available.
Each batch of Fifty Pounds Gin is limited to approximately 1,000 bottles. Each bottle is labeled with its unique batch number and the year it was made.
Fifty Pounds Gin is extremely versatile. It can be enjoyed neat, in a classic gin and tonic, or as the base for a dry martini. For a gin and tonic, pairing it with a low-sugar tonic helps maintain the gin's smooth and balanced flavors.
It is distilled in South East London, continuing the region's legacy as the global capital of gin.
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