Whitley Neill Blackberry Gin 70cl

Big blackberry energy, but still unmistakably gin. This one nails that rare sweet spot, real berry character up front, then classic juniper and citrus keeping everything sharp and drinkable.

Whitley Neill (from England) takes their London Dry-style base and layers in blackberry flavour that feels more like fresh fruit than syrup. The payoff for you is simple, your cocktails get instant personality without losing that clean, botanical backbone that makes gin, gin.

• Nose: Ripe blackberry, bright lemon peel, a punch of juniper, and a faint floral edge.
• Taste: Juicy dark berries first, then coriander-like spice and citrus, finishing with a dry, piney juniper snap.
• Finish: Berry fades into peppery botanicals and a light, zesty bitterness that keeps you coming back.

If your usual gin and tonic feels a bit one-note, this is the easy upgrade. The blackberry gives you that “wow” first sip, then the botanicals pull it back into balance, so it doesn’t drink like boozy fruit pop.

It’s also a cheat code for classics. In a Bramble, it doubles down on the berry vibe with almost no effort. In a Gin & Tonic, it brings a darker fruit note that plays ridiculously well with lemon.

And if you’re new to flavoured gin, start here. It’s friendly, but it still has structure and bite, so you’re not trading gin character for sweetness.

Fun Fact: Whitley Neill is a family name in spirits going back eight generations, the brand’s whole thing is bottling gin with bold fruit-led twists (not just another copy-paste “pink” gin).