Beefeater
The Beefeater range includes the flagship Original London Dry Gin with its classic nine-botanical recipe featuring juniper, angelica root, and citrus peels. Beefeater 24 incorporates premium botanicals like Japanese sencha tea and Chinese green tea for added complexity, while Beefeater Pink adds natural strawberry flavor for a contemporary twist. Master Distiller Desmond Payne, with over 50 years of experience, oversees production using copper pot stills and vapor infusion methods. Each expression maintains the crisp, juniper-forward profile that defines authentic London Dry Gin, making them essential for classic cocktails like martinis and gin and tonics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What botanicals are in Beefeater gin?
Beefeater Original contains nine botanicals including juniper berries, angelica root, angelica seed, coriander seed, liquorice root, orris root, Seville orange peel, and lemon peel. This classic blend creates the signature London Dry Gin flavor profile.
What's the difference between Beefeater Original and 24?
Beefeater 24 includes all the botanicals from Original plus Japanese sencha tea and Chinese green tea, which are steeped for 24 hours before distillation. This adds citrus complexity and a subtle tea character to the traditional gin base.
Is Beefeater actually made in London?
Yes, Beefeater is the only premium gin brand still distilled in London, at the Kennington distillery. This makes it an authentic London Dry Gin both in style and geographic origin, maintaining traditional production methods since 1820.
