Product Description
Gin Lane 1751 is named after William Hogarth’s famous print Gin Lane, depicting the debauchery caused by the drink in 18th century England, and the Gin Act 1751, that harshly cracked down on the sale and consumption of the spirit. The brand was created by Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers, whose family has been distilling gin in London since the 17th century, along with drinks industry group The Bloomsbury Club. The 1751 Act banned the sale of gin in prisons, workhouses and shops selling everyday staples. It prohibited distillers from selling gin directly, and publicans from issuing credit. As a result, gin became less readily available and more expensive, and by the Victorian era, a more respectable drink. Each variant, which has been created in traditional small pot stills, is described as having a “classic Victorian style” with a bold juniper taste and hints of liquorice. The eight botanicals used in the range are: juniper, orris root, Seville oranges, angelica, Sicilian lemon, star anise, cassia bark and coriander. Each bottle of the small-batch spirit is individually numbered.
A bold taste of juniper, balanced with refreshing citrus notes. The palate is big, crisp and bold martini style gin, the London Dry character is accentuated by the higher strength.