Description
Opihr Oriental Spiced London Dry Gin is a bold, exotic take on the classic London Dry style, loaded with hand-picked botanicals from across the spice routes of the East.
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Made by G&J Distillers in Warrington, a distillery that’s been producing gin since 1761, Opihr takes a different path to most London Dry gins. While traditional recipes lean heavily on juniper and citrus, this one pushes spicy cubeb berries from Indonesia, cardamom, and Tellicherry black pepper to the front. Despite its exotic character, it’s still made in the classic London Dry method, with high-quality grain spirit and botanicals infused the traditional way.
This gin works beautifully in cocktails that can handle its intensity. Try it in an Alexander, where the spice complements the rich, creamy base, or mix it with ginger ale to bring out the natural partnership between ginger and those bold botanicals. A Gin & Tonic with an orange peel twist is a wonderfully different take on the classic serve, letting the cardamom and citrus shine. Some drinkers find it can dominate lighter mixes, so pair it with ingredients like allspice or use it in mulled, spiced gin drinks where its warmth really belongs.
- Made in Warrington, United Kingdom, by G&J Distillers since 1761
- Features cubeb berries, cardamom, and Tellicherry black pepper as lead botanicals
- A thoughtful gift for gin lovers looking to explore beyond the usual juniper-forward styles
Open the bottle and sweet, fragrant cardamom greets you first, with warm ginger and a zesty citrus lift. On the palate, juniper appears alongside cardamom, then lemon zest and orange, followed by a sharp hit of cracked black pepper and a lingering spice that stays lively thanks to the fresh citrus. The finish is warming, with that black pepper bite carrying through. Reviewers often mention curry-like notes and dark, exotic spices that give this gin a slightly rough, very intense character.
This one’s for gin drinkers who want something different, bartenders looking for a spice-forward option that can add complexity to the right cocktail, and anyone who enjoys bold, aromatic spirits with a bit of heat.
