Is Beefeater 24 gin good?

Beefeater’s premium offering is still an exceptionally well-made gin with wide appeal. Fans of Japanese gins looking for something a bit more widely available will find Beefeater 24 an apt substitute. Overall, it’s as worth checking out today as it was upon it’s launch over ten years ago. Recommended in its category.

Is Beefeater 24 a premium gin?

Product description. Beefeater 24 is a new luxury super premium addition to the Beefeater Gin portfolio launched in October 2008. Like its revered sister Beefeater Dry, Beefeater 24 is made in the heart of London at the Kennington distillery a ball throw away from the famous Oval cricketing ground.

Why is it called Beefeater 24?

The 12 ingredients used are Japanese Sencha Tea, Chinese green tea and then Seville orange peel, grapefruit peel, lemon peel, juniper, coriander seed, liquorice, angelica root, almond and orris root. It is called Beefeater 24 because the botanicals are steeped in the spirit for a full 24 hours.

Is Beefeater 24 red?

Beefeater 24’s 20th century glass decoration, which mirrors the gin’s 12 botanicals, remains the same. “Our new Beefeater 24 design will capture the consumer’s attention, with a striking red colour which makes it clearly stand out from its competitors,” said Eric Sampers, global brand director for Beefeater.

How do you serve a Beefeater 24?

Beefeater 24 Gin & Tonic

  1. Add gin, then half fill the glass with tonic. Now carefully fill the glass with as much ice as will fit into the glass.
  2. Take a fine wheel of grapefruit to complement the citrus botanicals in the gin and give the drink a fresh zing.
  3. Gently stir in a little more tonic if required.

What is the difference between London dry gin and gin?

“What’s termed a ‘dry gin’ means there’s no added (artificial) flavoring, the flavors are all natural from the botanicals,” said our gin guide, plus no added sweeteners. “If the gin has sweetness, it’s more than likely it contained a botanical like licorice.”