James Gin London Drizzle (JG.04)
James Gin London Drizzle (JG.04)
London Drizzle is James May’s poetic take on what gin would taste like if it rained in Britain exactly how it smells. Inspired by petrichor—that earthy, nostalgic aroma of rain on warm pavement—this fourth installment in the JG series captures both the mood of a British summer shower and the soil it's falling on.
Rooted (literally) in beetroot, with the herbal freshness of lovage and the warming edge of ginger, London Drizzle is a gorgeously balanced gin. Add supporting botanicals like bay, rosemary, orange peel, and cubeb pepper, and you’ve got a rainy-day dram that somehow works in any weather—whether you’re in London or in the desert imagining clouds.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Built around beetroot and inspired by petrichor, the smell of rain on warm pavement, this contemporary gin from London is a thoughtful pick for the friend who appreciates a good story in a glass. It is the fourth installment in James May's JG series, so it suits collectors of the range as well as anyone with a soft spot for British weather. The nose opens with damp earth, crushed herbs and fresh orange zest, while lovage adds a leafy, celery-like snap. On the palate, the beetroot's vegetal depth is softened by sweet orange, with ginger, caraway and cubeb bringing gentle warmth and a subtle salinity that recalls wet stone and coastal air. The finish is clean and dry with a flicker of spice. Give it as a housewarming bottle for someone who loves hosting, or as a quirky thank-you for a gin enthusiast ready for something beautifully strange. They can pour it over ice with a light tonic, stir a Petrichor Martini, or build a Rainy Negroni for gray evenings.
Pairs well with
- Beetroot and goat cheese salad — The gin's earthy beetroot core and leafy lovage notes echo the salad while its citrus lift cuts through the creamy cheese.
- Oysters or smoked fish — A subtle salinity reminiscent of wet stone and coastal air makes it a natural partner for briny, delicate seafood.
- Housewarming gift for hosts — Its playful rainy-day story and versatile serves, from a beetroot-garnished tonic to a Rainy Negroni, give a new host an easy conversation starter.
Questions about this bottle
What does London Drizzle taste like?
Expect damp earth, crushed herbs and fresh citrus on the nose, with beetroot's mineral, petrichor-like character upfront. The palate is soft and earthy, with sweet orange, a gentle heat from ginger, caraway and cubeb, and a subtle salinity. The finish is clean and dry with herbal bitterness and a touch of rooty sweetness.
Which botanicals are in this gin?
The gin is built around beetroot, with lovage for herbal freshness and ginger for a warming edge. Supporting botanicals include bay, rosemary, orange peel and cubeb pepper, and the tasting notes also pick up caraway alongside the juniper.
How should I serve it?
For a London Drizzle and Tonic, pour 50ml over ice and top with a light or Mediterranean tonic, garnished with a thin slice of raw beetroot, a sprig of lovage or a twist of orange. It also works in a Petrichor Martini with dry vermouth or a Rainy Negroni with sweet vermouth and Campari.
Where does it fit in the James Gin range, and what size is the bottle?
London Drizzle, labeled JG.04, is the fourth installment in James May's JG series, inspired by the smell of rain in Britain. It comes in a 700ml bottle.
