Whitley Neill Gooseberry Gin 70cl

Tangy gooseberry, crisp citrus, and proper juniper backbone, this is the kind of fruity gin that doesn’t forget it’s gin.

• Nose: Bright juniper up front, then a pop of tart gooseberry, lemon peel, and a light floral lift.
• Taste: Clean, lively juniper with sharp green-berry tang, citrus zest, and a gentle sweetness that keeps it from going too sour.
• Finish: Dry and refreshing, with lingering berry skin, a touch of peppery spice, and that last flick of citrus.

If you’re bored of one-note London Dry bottles, this brings a different kind of energy. Gooseberry has that mouth-watering, almost green-grape tartness, so your drink tastes brighter and more “alive” without turning into candy. You still get the familiar piney snap of juniper, but now it’s framed by fruit and citrus that pull you back for another sip.

This is a solid pick for cocktail people because it does two jobs at once. It keeps the structure you want for classics, and it adds a built-in fruity edge so you don’t have to overdo the syrups. Think a Bramble with an extra hit of berry tang, a Gin Fizz that tastes more lemony and fresh, or a Tom Collins that comes off extra crisp.

It also plays nicely with simple mixers. Gooseberry plus tonic is an easy win, and the tartness means your citrus garnish and any berries you throw in feel like they belong, not like they’re trying to rescue the drink.

Whitley Neill is an English gin brand known for pushing flavour without going full gimmick, and Gooseberry is a perfect example. It’s bright, sharp, and layered enough to keep you interested, even if you’re usually a “just give me a classic gin” person.

Fun Fact: The Whitley Neill family has a long distilling lineage, with roots that trace back across multiple generations, which helps explain why their flavoured gins still keep a real juniper-led core.