Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin
Whitley Neill · City of London Distillery (contracted)
Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger succeeds where many flavored gins fail — it integrates its signature botanicals without sacrificing gin identity. The juniper spine holds firm, making this a versatile bottle that works as well in a G&T as it does in more creative builds.
Nose
Rhubarb tartness hits first, followed by warm ginger root and a recognizable juniper backbone. Lemon peel and a whisper of cassia bark keep the nose grounded in gin territory.
Palate
Juicy and balanced, with the rhubarb adding a fruity sharpness that pairs well with the ginger's warmth. Juniper reasserts itself mid-palate alongside angelica and coriander, preventing any drift toward mere flavored vodka.
Finish
Medium length with ginger warmth and a tart rhubarb echo. Clean and refreshing, inviting the next sip.
- Style
- Flavoured Gin
- Botanicals
- Juniper, coriander, angelica root, cassia bark, ginger root, rhubarb extract, lemon peel
- Base Spirit
- Neutral grain spirit
- Distillation
- Pot distilled
Cocktail Suggestion
Rhubarb Spritz — 1.5 oz Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin · 0.75 oz Aperol · 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice · 3 oz Prosecco · Build gin, Aperol, and lemon over ice in a wine glass, top with Prosecco, garnish with a slice of fresh rhubarb.
Food Pairing
Strawberry and goat cheese crostini
Created by fourth-generation distiller Johnny Neill, a descendant of the Greenall Whitley brewing dynasty, this expression draws on his family's 150-year heritage in British spirits production.
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