James Gin Asian Parsnip (JG.01)
James Gin Asian Parsnip (JG.01)
Asian Parsnip is the bold, witty, and unmistakably British gin creation of James May—TV presenter, parsnip enthusiast, and unapologetic lover of spice. This award-winning gin marries the earthy sweetness of parsnip with aromatic Indian spices, resulting in a warming, gently sweet spirit that’s both homely and adventurous. Made with botanicals like ginger, cardamom, rosemary, grains of paradise, and cubeb pepper, it is a unique tribute to Great British roots and global exploration.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a gin for the person who already owns a sensible London Dry and would be delighted by something with more personality. Created by TV presenter and parsnip enthusiast James May, it pairs the nutty sweetness of roasted parsnip with Indian spices, and the result is warming rather than gimmicky. The nose brings orange, ginger and cardamom with hints of rosemary and liquorice root. The palate is smooth and round, layering green cardamom, caraway and grains of paradise over earthy angelica and juniper, before a gently spiced finish of orange zest and coriander. It makes a thoughtful bottle for a fan of James May, a home cook who loves a Sunday roast, or anyone who enjoys a spiced Negroni. Bring it to a winter dinner party, a housewarming or a Father's Day lunch, and suggest they try it chilled from the freezer first, then in a Gin and Tonic with a strip of orange peel. It feels homely and adventurous at once, which is exactly what makes it memorable.
Pairs well with
- Father's Day Sunday roast — The finish is described as a spiced parsnip pudding after Sunday roast, so it makes a natural gift to open at a roast lunch with roast root vegetables.
- Fragrant curries — Its ginger, cardamom and peppery spice echo the aromatics in a curry, while the gentle parsnip sweetness balances the heat.
- Sharp cheddar — The nutty, rooty sweetness and dry herbal finish give a clean, sweet counterpoint to a tangy cheddar.
Questions about this bottle
Who created James Gin Asian Parsnip?
It is the gin creation of James May, the TV presenter, who describes himself as a parsnip enthusiast and lover of spice. It is presented as a tribute to Great British roots and global exploration.
What does it taste like?
Expect roasted parsnip, citrusy orange, ginger and cardamom on the nose. The palate is smooth and round, with nutty parsnip sweetness, caraway, grains of paradise and a subtle peppery heat over angelica and juniper. The finish is warm, with liquorice, orange zest, coriander and dry herbs.
Which botanicals are used?
The record names parsnip alongside ginger, cardamom, rosemary, grains of paradise and cubeb pepper. The tasting notes also pick up liquorice root, caraway, coriander, angelica and juniper.
How should I drink it, and what size is the bottle?
Sip it neat, chilled from the freezer, or pour it over a large cube with a sprig of rosemary. It also works in a Gin and Tonic with orange peel or in a spiced Negroni. The bottle is 700 ml.
