Thomas Dakin Gin

Thomas Dakin Gin gets its distinctive purple hue from the maceration of bilberries, which are European wild blueberries, included as part of its botanical recipe. This natural coloring sets it apart visually from most traditional clear London Dry gins on the shelf.

Thomas Dakin Gin is produced by G&J Greenall's, one of England's oldest distilling companies, at their distillery in Warrington. The brand is named after Thomas Dakin, an 18th-century distiller whose original gin recipe and techniques are considered foundational to the English gin tradition that eventually became Greenall's.

Thomas Dakin Gin's botanical recipe includes juniper berries, bilberries, and a blend of traditional gin botanicals that are macerated and distilled in a copper pot still. The bilberries contribute both the signature purple coloration and a subtle fruity, earthy note to the overall flavor profile.

Thomas Dakin Gin works well in a gin and tonic, where its bilberry notes and juniper backbone pair effectively with a quality tonic water and a citrus garnish. The gin's distinctive character also makes it an interesting base for cocktails like the Negroni, where its purple hue adds visual appeal.