Brockman's Orange Kiss Gin
Brockmans · G&J Distillers
Brockmans Orange Kiss takes the brand's fruit-forward philosophy and sharpens it around a single citrus theme. It's a gin that works brilliantly in a spritz but has enough botanical structure to stand up in a Martini variation. The lower proof keeps it sessionable without diluting the aromatics.
Nose
Bright blood orange dominates, supported by soft floral rose and a gentle coriander warmth. The juniper is present but pulled back, allowing the citrus to lead.
Palate
Smooth and medium-bodied with orange peel sweetness layered over lavender and a whisper of vanilla. The mid-palate reveals a subtle grapefruit bitterness and orris root powder that provide depth beneath the fruit.
Finish
Clean and moderately long with lingering orange zest and a floral fadeout.
- Style
- Contemporary/New Western
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, blood orange peel, grapefruit, lavender, rose petals, orris root, angelica, cassia bark
- Base Spirit
- Grain Neutral Spirit
- Distillation
- Pot distilled in traditional copper stills
Cocktail Suggestion
Sunset Spritz — 2 oz Brockmans Orange Kiss · 1 oz Aperol · 3 oz prosecco · 1 oz soda water · Build over ice in a wine glass, garnish with an orange wheel and rosemary sprig.
Food Pairing
Grilled shrimp with orange-chili glaze
Distilled at G&J Distillers in Warrington — one of England's oldest gin-producing facilities — Brockmans Orange Kiss builds on the brand's signature dark-berry gin profile by pivoting toward Mediterranean citrus and floral botanicals.
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