James Gin London Drizzle (JG.04)
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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.
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Bottle details
| Type | Contemporary Gin |
|---|---|
| Brand | James Gin |
| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Strength | 42% ABV (84 proof) |
| Bottle size | 700 ml |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is gin built around a feeling: petrichor, the earthy smell of rain on warm pavement. James May's fourth release in the JG series leans on beetroot for a damp-earth, almost mineral depth, then brightens it with lovage, bay, rosemary and orange peel, while ginger, caraway and cubeb pepper add a gentle, warming heat. On the palate it is soft and unexpectedly refreshing, with a subtle salinity that recalls wet stone and coastal air before a clean, dry finish of herbal bitterness and a flicker of spice. It suits the drinker who already knows classic juniper-forward gin and wants something genuinely different on the back bar. It also rewards cocktail experimenters: a lovage-garnished tonic, a rosemary-garnished Martini or a Negroni all play to its rooty, herbal character. At 42% ABV it has enough presence to stand up to mixers without shouting. We carry it because it is a contemporary gin with a real idea behind it, and that idea tastes good in the glass.
Pairs well with
- Roasted beetroot and goat cheese — The gin's rooty beetroot depth and herbal lift echo the earthy sweetness of the dish while its dry finish cuts the cheese's richness.
- Oysters or smoked fish — The subtle salinity and wet-stone minerality on the palate make a natural match for briny, coastal flavors.
- A rainy evening indoors — Inspired by petrichor, this gin's damp-earth nose and gently warming ginger spice suit a slow drink while the weather does its thing outside.
Questions about this bottle
What does London Drizzle taste like?
What does London Drizzle taste like?
Expect damp earth, crushed herbs and fresh citrus on the nose, led by beetroot's petrichor-like minerality with bay, orange zest and leafy lovage. The palate is soft and earthy with sweet orange, gentle heat from ginger, caraway and cubeb, and a subtle salinity. The finish is clean and dry with herbal bitterness and a flicker of spice.
Which botanicals give this gin its character?
Which botanicals give this gin its character?
Beetroot is the lead botanical, joined by 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 on the palate.
What is the best way to drink it?
What is the best way to drink it?
The house serve is a London Drizzle & Tonic: 50ml over ice, topped with light or Mediterranean tonic and garnished with a thin slice of raw beetroot, a sprig of lovage or an orange twist. It also works in a Petrichor Martini with dry vermouth or a Rainy Negroni with sweet vermouth and Campari.
What does JG.04 mean, and what size and strength is the bottle?
What does JG.04 mean, and what size and strength is the bottle?
JG.04 marks London Drizzle as the fourth installment in James May's JG gin series. It is a contemporary gin from London, bottled at 42% ABV (84 proof) in a 700 ml bottle.
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