London Hill Gin

London Hill Gin is a classic London Dry style distilled at Langley Distillery in the Black Country of England, a site with distilling roots that reach back to 1785. What sets it apart is the use of ribbons of lemon and sweet orange peel alongside Italian and Balkan juniper berries, giving the spirit a pronounced citrus-forward character while maintaining the juniper backbone required of the London Dry designation. The blend of nine botanicals is distilled in traditional copper pot stills, a method that preserves aromatic clarity and delivers the clean, crisp profile Lincoln Park gin drinkers expect from a well-made English gin. Langley Distillery operates one of the oldest working stills in England and produces spirits for a range of independent brands, but London Hill stands out for its careful botanical selection. The recipe layers Bulgarian coriander seed, cassia bark, Madagascan cinnamon, angelica root, orris root, and liquorice with the citrus peels and juniper, creating a gin that balances brightness with subtle earthy-spice warmth. The coriander and angelica provide structure, while the orris root acts as a binding agent that knits the aromatics together. The distillation process uses a traditional one-shot method, where all botanicals are macerated and distilled together in a single run, rather than distilled separately and blended later—a technique that results in greater integration and a rounder mouthfeel. On the palate, London Hill leads with lemon zest and sweet orange, followed by a wave of juniper and a gentle warming spice from the cinnamon and cassia. The finish is clean and drying, with a faint anise note from the liquorice that lingers without dominating. This is a versatile gin that works equally well in a straightforward gin and tonic with a twist of lemon, a classic Martini where the citrus won't clash with vermouth, or a Negroni where the fruit notes can stand up to Campari. It's also smooth enough to pour over ice and sip neat if you want to appreciate the botanical layering on its own. Pair it with grilled seafood, oysters, or a cheese plate featuring aged cheddar and marcona almonds. London Hill Gin is available for pickup at Off Premise Chicago, 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park, with local delivery across Chicago and nationwide shipping.