Vanagandr Destilerias London Dry Gin

Vanagandr Destilerias London Dry Gin is a Spanish-made London Dry style gin built around a botanical program that leans into citrus and floral intensity without losing the classic juniper backbone. Produced by Vanagandr Destilerias, the gin balances the bright, zesty character of tangerine and lime with the softer, more perfumed notes of orange blossom and iris, then anchors the blend with warming spices like cinnamon, licorice, and nutmeg. The result is a gin that reads as London Dry in structure but Mediterranean in aromatics, a combination that works equally well in a martini or a Collins. It's a small-batch Spanish bottling that reflects the country's growing gin distilling scene, where producers are applying regional botanicals to a framework borrowed from England. Vanagandr Destilerias operates in Spain, a country that has become one of Europe's largest gin markets and a hotbed of new distilling talent over the past decade. The distillery selects its botanicals for aromatic clarity and uses a vapor-infusion method that captures the essential oils without extracting harsh tannins or bitterness. The citrus notes come through especially clean, a hallmark of careful distillation and thoughtful botanical sourcing. The floral elements, particularly the orange blossom and iris, are dialed in at a level that adds complexity without turning the gin perfume-heavy. The spice layer provides weight and persistence on the palate, rounding out the citrus and florals with a subtle warmth that carries through the finish. On the nose, Vanagandr Destilerias London Dry Gin is intensely aromatic and complex, with that halo of fresh citrus leading the charge, tangerine and lime peel front and center, backed by orange blossom and iris. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with a sparkling, almost effervescent quality at the tip of the tongue that repeats the aromatic range from the nose and invites the next sip. It's a gin that works beautifully in a classic gin and tonic with a wedge of lime, or in a more elaborate cocktail like a Southside or a Negroni where the citrus and floral notes can stand up to vermouth and Campari. It also makes a clean, aromatic martini if you prefer your gin with a little more personality than the usual London Dry suspects. Pair it with seafood, ceviche, or anything that benefits from a bright, citrus-forward spirit. Vanagandr Destilerias London Dry Gin is available for pickup at Off Premise Chicago, 1128 W Armitage Ave in Lincoln Park, with local delivery throughout Chicago and nationwide shipping.