Bulldog Gin

Bulldog Gin photographed by Sofia Miranda

Bulldog is a relatively new gin on the market, launched in 2007, distilled by G&J Greenall. It prides itself on it's British heritage despite being produced for an American company, the gin plays host to a number of exotic botanicals areas previously colonised by the British. These exotic botanicals include Lotus Leaves and Dragon Eye from China, Lavander and Poppy, originating in India along with the more traditional botanical mix of Juniper, Lemon Peel, Almond, Angelica, Cassia bark, Coriander, Liquorice and Orris root.

By definition Bulldog is a London Dry gin, it is however not as juniper heavy as the more traditional gins of the style, with a larger focus on the floral supporting cast of botanicals.  On the nose the juniper just about dominates followed closely by fresh lemon citrus and a perfumed lavender aroma. On the palate the juniper immediately shy's away from it's dominate position on the nose being upstaged by the combination of more floral botanicals which dominate the spirit, the lychee notes of the dragon eye and the lavender are most notable with a degree of sweetness being offered from the poppy.

Bulldog see themselves as a mixing gin and the unique flavours certainly lend themselves to a wide variety of mixed drinks. I would however advise caution when mixing with such light gins as it is easy to loose the flavours of a light gin, tailor your recipes to each individual gin rather than assuming a recipe using Beefeater or Tanqueray will be fine to substitute for Bulldog without adjusting other ingredients.

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